What exactly is the law of attraction?
To refresh your memory, the law of attraction states that like attracts like, and hence you attract whatever you focus on (both positive and negative).
“When we focus on what we want against what we don’t want, it will show up in our lives,” spiritual author Shannon Kaiser previously told mbg, adding, “We are all like magnets, both reflecting and attracting what we hold in our mind.”
Understanding that thoughts take action to become reality is one of the secrets to dealing with the law of attraction. You cannot merely express a wish and then do nothing; instead, you must take meaningful steps toward your goal. (This entails living by that aim through your actions.)
And when you keep those goals, positive ideas, and images in mind, you’re a lot more likely to follow through on them.
For additional detail, see our guide to the law of attraction—but if it all sounds a little difficult, the 13 books listed below should help.
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Esther and Jerry Hicks’ “Ask and It Is Given: Learning to Manifest Your Desires”
The book Ask and It Is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks is widely regarded as the blueprint for modern manifestation. It’s a “go-to for spiritual teachers,”
according to Kaiser since it explains how the law of attraction and manifesting works in simple bite-size chapters and easy-to-understand breakdowns. The book is supposed to be a collection of channeled communications from Abraham, a nonphysical entity.
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Arielle Ford’s “The Soulmate Secret: Manifest the Love of Your Life Using the Law of Attraction”
The Soulmate Secret, another favorite of Kaiser’s, discusses how to use the law of attraction to help you locate your soulmate. Arielle Ford, the author, is a prolific spiritual writer who has helped start the careers of Deepak Chopra and others. If you’re wanting to harness the law of attraction for love, this is a wonderful place to start.
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Danielle LaPorte’s “The Desire Map: A Guide to Creating Goals With Soul”
It’s one thing to think about what you want; it’s quite another to really act on it. The Desire Map by Danielle LaPorte contains planning tools to help you achieve your goals. It also has self-assessment quizzes, worksheets, and “Desire Mapping” tools to help you create the life you actually desire. It “allows us to connect with our feelings about our dreams, allowing us to manifest them with more elegance and ease,” Kaiser adds.
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Shannon Kaiser’s “Return to You: 11 Spiritual Lessons for Unshakable Inner Peace”
Return to You, written by Kaiser herself, illustrates the 11 spiritual teachings you must learn to manifest and attract the life you desire. This book explains how to let go of the fear and worry that is holding you back from achieving your goals, providing a comprehensive reference to Kaiser’s most successful tactics for tapping into your inner wisdom and stepping into your true power.
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Gabrielle Bernstein’s “The Universe Has Your Back: Transform Fear to Faith”
Gabrielle Bernstein, widely regarded as a prominent manifestation specialist, returns with The Universe Has Your Back. Because fear and the law of attraction do not get along, the goal of this book is to help you change your fear into faith. Bernstein gives a manual to protect your happiness, security, and success by compiling stories and teachings to assist you to release those blockages.
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“Karma: A Yogi’s Guide to Crafting Your Destiny” by Sadhguru
We’ve all heard about karma, but did you realize that a deeper understanding of karma can help you work with the law of attraction? The fundamentals of karma are described in Karma by renowned guru and spiritual leader Sadhguru, so you can work with your own karma rather than against it, gaining control of your life and breaking free from the cycle.
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“The Secret” by Rhonda Byrne
When Rhonda Byrne’s The Secret was initially published more than 15 years ago, it caught the globe by storm, swiftly receiving praise and recognition.
It explains how fragments of a “Great Secret” have long been discovered in various schools, faiths, and philosophies throughout history. In this book, the “secret” itself is described, along with how to use it in every part of your life, from money to health to relationships and more.
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“The Kybalion” by The Three Initiates
Known as “the most popular esoteric treatise of the twentieth century,” The Kybalion describes the seven ancient hermetic principles that form the basis of Hermeticism. Hermeticism is a branch of spiritual philosophy that dates back to the first century A.D. and was defined by renowned author Hermes Trismegistus.
(In Greece, he was known as Hermes, and in Egypt, he was known as Thoth.) The seven principles outline natural rules that, once grasped, allow you to manifest and attract the life you desire. The Three Initiates chose to remain anonymous for the contents of this book to stand on their own.
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Eckhart Tolle’s “The Power of Now: A Guide to Spiritual Enlightenment”
The Power of Now, the first book by prominent spiritual thought leader Eckhart Tolle, shows how to access your genuine and deepest self while letting go of the one thing that comes in the way: the mind. 
By focusing on the present moment, often known as the “power of now,” you will be able to attract more tranquility and growth. Over two million copies of the book have been sold worldwide, and it has been translated into more than 30 languages.
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Eckhart Tolle’s “A New Earth: Awakening to Your Life’s Purpose.”
Eckart Tolle follows up The Power of Now with his second New York Times bestseller, A New Earth.
This book focuses on the principles explored in The Power of Now, describing how to transcend an ego-based state of consciousness to attain not only personal happiness but also to end conflict and suffering around the world. If you’ve read The Power of Now or want to apply the law of attraction to something other than your own life, this is a must-read.
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Don Miguel Ruiz’s “The Four Agreements: A Practical Guide to Personal Freedom”
The Four Agreements, written by renowned spiritual teacher Don Miguel Ruiz and published nearly 25 years ago, has proven to be enduring. For more than a decade, it has been a New York Times bestseller, clearly demonstrating to readers how to overcome the limiting ideas that deprive us of joy and cause pain.
It is founded on ancient Toltec wisdom and provides a strong code of conduct for finding freedom, happiness, and love.
Also read: 5 Books That Will Make You A Morning Person
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Joe Dispenza’s “Becoming Supernatural: How Ordinary People Are Doing the Extraordinary”
Becoming Supernatural by Joe Dispenza is a wonderful pick if you want to manifest well-being and is full of inspiring healing anecdotes. Anna Yusim, M.D., an internationally respected psychiatrist, expressly recommends this work, which combines scientific study with ancient knowledge to demonstrate how humans can become “supernatural.”
It incorporates a variety of techniques and disciplines, ranging from cutting-edge physics to walking meditation, to provide a clear roadmap to unlocking your boundless potential.
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Joe Vitale’s “The Attractor Factor: 5 Simple Steps for Creating Wealth (or Anything Else) From the Inside Out”
Finally, we have The Attractor Factor by well-known spiritual instructor Joe Vitale. The book includes an “attractor factor” IQ test, exercises for applying lessons, powerful success stories, and more for an effective five-step approach to attract wealth, pleasure, and prosperity.
