The Law of Attraction

Posted on April 20, 2013 by lesleycarter

When you envision Paradise, what images enter your mind? Do you picture snow-capped mountains? Maybe an endless field of flowers? Or cotton-candy colored skies? My version of Paradise has always been the perfect beach. I remember looking at a poster in university of bridge over water and I was so draw to it, that I needed to buy it. I must have stared at that poster for more than 100 hours, imagining my life in those waters. Today, as if from a dream, the poster appeared before my eyes… yet it was real. It was as if everything I’d dreamed about in the picture materialized right in front of me while driving on the highway in Bermuda near St. George’s.

I’m considering adding this photo to my business cards or making it my logo. It reflects and represents the accumulation of all of my dreams come true. It’s no longer a dream-like poster, rather a photo that I shot while on a press trip in Bermuda.

Do you think if you dream it and imagine it, you attract it into your life?

98 thoughts on “The Law of Attraction”

talesfromthemotherland on April 20, 2013 at 8:35 pm said:

Absolutely love this. Colors, perspective, vision… beautiful Lesley.

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- lesleycarter on April 20, 2013 at 8:55 pm said:
  
  Thank you! Have you been to Bermuda?
  
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  - talesfromthemotherland on April 21, 2013 at 8:19 am said:
    
    No, never went when I was living back east, and now it’s such a very long trip. That said, we’re going to Barbados in June with entire extended family. From your photos, it’s beautiful!
    
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    - 1life196countries on April 22, 2013 at 8:01 am said:
      
      Although Bermuda is beautiful, I still prefer Barbados by far….it’s my second home so I guess I’m partial. Have you been to Barbados before?
      
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      - talesfromthemotherland on April 22, 2013 at 9:38 am said:
        
        Never! Really looking forward to it.
        
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      - 1life196countries on April 22, 2013 at 9:43 am said:
        
        Oh wow! You are in for a treat! It’s too bad I won’t be there when you arrive, I give tours…anyway check out my site if you like, I have posted some stories under Reviews and Barbados (http://1life196countries.wordpress.com/) – they aren’t typical travel info stories but they will give you a feel for the island….
        
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      - talesfromthemotherland on April 22, 2013 at 11:02 am said:
        
        Thanks a million! I prefer atypical anyway. 😉 We tend toward “off the beaten path,” and it’s great to have some cool advice, from someone who knows the island and isn’t trying to sell us a package. We’re renting a home. Looking forward to it.
        
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      - 1life196countries on April 22, 2013 at 11:14 am said:
        
        How long will you be staying? And what Parish will u be living? I may be able to give you some pointers…..
        
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      - talesfromthemotherland on April 23, 2013 at 7:35 am said:
        
        We’ll be there a week. Sandy Ln, in Holetown. End of June. Haven’t really oriented myself to the island, so I’m not sure what Parish. Really looking forward to it though! Thanks.
        
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thetaboulibowl on April 20, 2013 at 8:40 pm said:

I just read your 2013 Bucket List – if you’re in Ottawa on Canada Day PLEASE POST because I’d love to meet you 😀

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- lesleycarter on April 20, 2013 at 8:43 pm said:
  
  I’m certain I’ll be there. 🙂
  
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busymindthinking on April 20, 2013 at 8:43 pm said:

I believe you absolutely can (and in this case, did) attract this to your life. I’m proud for you.

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- lesleycarter on April 20, 2013 at 8:56 pm said:
  
  What is one thing you’d like to attract into your life right now?
  
  Bermuda is such a dream environment. It’s so different from other tourist destinations. It feels more like a home. 🙂
  
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  - busymindthinking on April 20, 2013 at 9:02 pm said:
    
    I have already found it…the thing I wanted to attract to my life…speaking with people and acquiring knowledge, insight, perspective, and having an opportunity to share in others experiences. That’s the impact your blog has for me and I appreciate the fact that you do it, and do it so well.
    If I may add a little something extra…I’ve been ill for a year now, but previously was an energetic, active person…I’d like to attract “health” back into my life.
    
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    - meg68 on April 21, 2013 at 3:01 am said:
      
      I have been dealing with chronic pain for nearly six months now, and something about the way you wrote that made me want to reach out to you?
      I was healthy and active too, “before” and I’m fighting to stay that way, and find I lose the battle most days lately.
      I wish you luck with your health, may be both find a new leap in our energy and health soon. 🙂
      
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wordshereandthere on April 20, 2013 at 8:46 pm said:

Reblogged this on snehafatehpuria18.

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1bukowski on April 20, 2013 at 8:52 pm said:

I hope so.
I have been to several beaches … Cape Town, Ipanema, Cape Cod, and others. But none as an adult. I have never been to a beach with cerulean waters. That is a big dream of mine. I saw a picture of water off the coast of an island in the Bahamas that looked out to another island. The picture made it seem as if you could wade through the water over to the other island. I’m sure that wasn’t the case, but I have fantasized about going into that picture and doing just that.
You photo is gorgeous.

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Roxie the Outlaw on April 20, 2013 at 8:52 pm said:

Beautiful! And yes I do believe you attract what you dream and imagine. I must obviously be dreaming of I Love Lucy too much…

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Deliberately Delicious on April 20, 2013 at 8:54 pm said:

Hell yes! The more clear we are about what we deeply desire. the more likely it will land in our path. I’m so pleased for you that you are realizing this amazing dream!

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Emily Gooch on April 20, 2013 at 9:03 pm said:

When you dream it, believe it, and take the right actions working towards it… sooner or later, you will attract it. What an inspiration you are. 🙂

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Piggletino on April 20, 2013 at 9:14 pm said:

Good question! Been thinking about it forever and it seems like the image of Paradise changes as I visit more places!

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twinbeam on April 20, 2013 at 9:15 pm said:

It is truely amazing picture of beauty and a path that is open to all just by walking down and if you need help there are hand rail there to help you with any doubts of dreaming big.
Meaning- we are have doubts of dreaming big that is why the walkway is dark but the longer we walk the lighter our doubts become until they are light and when we look into the the ocean all things are possible. creatures of all cans await our awareness and our intentions are limitless.

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ioniamartin on April 20, 2013 at 9:19 pm said:

I would have to agree. My vision of Paradise is also a beach, but I love those beaches with the rocky outcroppings and incredible waves:)

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Andrew Plait on April 20, 2013 at 9:19 pm said:

I think dreaming definitely helps us focus more. This is a great story. Nice pic.

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Tienny on April 20, 2013 at 9:34 pm said:

Beautiful nature photo 🙂

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kristijojedlicki on April 20, 2013 at 9:44 pm said:

That is absolutely stunning, and I appreciate you sharing your vision here. The Law of Attraction is something that I continue to study and learn how to apply to my own life, and I believe that dreams can become realities by having a vision, keeping the faith, and taking the necessary steps toward goals and dreams. Enjoy living out your vision!

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Blinded By The Bite! on April 20, 2013 at 10:01 pm said:

Love this pic . . . Perfect for a business card & a logo!! Love you blog more & more every time I read it!

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Deb on April 20, 2013 at 10:03 pm said:

“Do you think if you dream it and imagine it, you attract it into your life?”…..Absolutely. We ended up buying a house (site unseen…whole different story) that ended up being a few minutes away from 2 different locations that had been in 2 seperate, but very vivid dreams. One was a geographical feature, another a building, and both very odd and specific. Very freaky when I came across them after buying the house. The house ended up being on an island that is paradise to us; a year and a half ago we didn’t even know the island existed. So I guess we dreamed it (literally in our dreams) and found it.

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ridexc on April 20, 2013 at 10:04 pm said:

Keep touring around Bermuda. There are some bridges and views more stunning than that one! You’ll like the ones at the other end of the island, as you approach the Dockyard and Sandys. I’m an ex-resident who hasn’t been back for about 8 years, but will be attending the wedding of a Bermudian friend this October, come hell or high water. I miss my island!

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Jennifer on April 20, 2013 at 10:37 pm said:

I love the crystal clear water. It is very inviting.

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Lisette L. Young on April 20, 2013 at 10:39 pm said:

Awesome pic. Hard to believe water can be so amazingly blue! Your post popped up just as Ive been thinking these past few days about the law of attraction and what I want to attract in my life moving forward myself. Thanks for keeping me going! 🙂

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ourjourneytothesea on April 20, 2013 at 11:17 pm said:

Woah when I read this post I had a complete déjà vue. That’s because I wrote something very similar a while ago lol. Always continue the search for paradise | Our journey to the sea
http://ourjourneytothesea.com/2013/01/11/always-continue-the-search-for-paradise/

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Self Hypnosis Audios on April 20, 2013 at 11:23 pm said:

This is a truly beautiful image and is perfect for your business card. It’s always great to see evidence of the ‘Law Of Attraction’, working miracles in our lifes.
Yet another great post Lesley, ty for the inspiration 🙂

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Emilia on April 21, 2013 at 1:23 am said:

Gorgeous image! While I definitely wouldn’t say that’s my personal idea of paradise, it does inspire me to think of peace and travel. Perfect for a business card or logo! My personal paradise is definitely a busy city, full of exciting people and cool cafes.

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indiaalexandra on April 21, 2013 at 3:06 am said:

Definitely, positive energy and thoughts = positive actions

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- stephaniematti on July 20, 2013 at 10:57 am said:
  
  I agree with this! 🙂 Positive thoughts attract positive things.
  
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cafecasey on April 21, 2013 at 3:30 am said:

I like how that photo represents moving toward the beyond. The color is stunning and the way it is framed is artworthy–But I bet you have a lot of them to choose from. I’d put this on a card:)

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roberto alborghetti on April 21, 2013 at 4:01 am said:

Thank you for your post! And about the Science behind the Law of The Attraction…
http://robertoalborghetti.wordpress.com/2011/09/02/the-science-behind-the-law-of-attraction/

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northmelbournemum on April 21, 2013 at 4:06 am said:

Without a doubt. You get back what you put out there.

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leonardostories on April 21, 2013 at 4:40 am said:

Fabulous photograph! It would send a wonderful message on a business card.

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Katshark on April 21, 2013 at 4:41 am said:

You know I found this just at the moment I was starting to doubt If I can make my dreams come true today. I have dreamed of a life overseas doing work with sharks, marine conservation and teaching others to explore our underwater world since i was a little girl. I am about to take a leap of faith and hope I can make it happen. I will keep on imagining, keep on dreaming. Thank you 🙂

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uncledavid83 on April 21, 2013 at 5:16 am said:

May be…
it depends how strong is your mind 🙂

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reneejohnsonwrites on April 21, 2013 at 5:22 am said:

Aah, it is perfection. I suppose a secret hidden garden is how I imagine paradise, but I could be persuaded to change my mind! Nothing is more calming than ocean waves and pink sand.

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Red Wine Diva on April 21, 2013 at 5:54 am said:

Yep, the beach is my dream! We are moving from Winston to the Hilton Head area this summer. The house is up for sale and the space has been leased for the wine bar. Moving forward!

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John W. Howell on April 21, 2013 at 6:03 am said:

Great Pic. I used to love looking down from the rocks near Hamilton and seeing the sting rays swimming. This picture would make a great card. The metaphor possibilities are great!!! (bridge to paradise, etc.)

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mlwilkie on April 21, 2013 at 7:34 am said:

Now that is where I need to be right now….great photo, very enticing 🙂

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Gregg on April 21, 2013 at 7:44 am said:

Oh should use it for business cards and logos, and tell this great story what a way to break the ice

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TamrahJo on April 21, 2013 at 7:48 am said:

I think dreaming keeps us focused – and once focused, we choose words and actions that are in line with obtaining our goals, which move us ever nearer to them.

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Juliette on April 21, 2013 at 8:34 am said:

“Do you think if you dream it and imagine it, you attract it into your life?” Sometimes it takes a long long long time but YES,

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TammyeHoney on April 21, 2013 at 8:42 am said:

Very Captivating photo…I could see myself sitting on the end of that pier with a cup of java in the super early morning waiting for the family to finally wake. Thank you for sharing.

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Pretty Little Beauty Blog on April 21, 2013 at 8:53 am said:

I think that if you keep positive thoughts then positive things will come to you and I believe that is what happened to you :).

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winnymarch on April 21, 2013 at 9:57 am said:

is it bermuda triangle?

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wherethedaytakesme on April 21, 2013 at 10:35 am said:

Absolutely! Have a blast as I always love seeing your beautiful and fun adventures!

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Xowie Brandt (Make Uppa Your Face) on April 21, 2013 at 10:50 am said:

Oh, this is absolutely beautiful. A really evocative image.

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Nia Simone on April 21, 2013 at 11:02 am said:

Wow! And excellent lesson in the power of visualization.

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Dana S. Hugh on April 21, 2013 at 11:43 am said:

I see the zenith!

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kareninhonolulu on April 21, 2013 at 11:44 am said:

I was about to say No! But as I read through the responses and thought about dreaming I remembered as a little girl looking at a painting my father did of Kinderdijk in Holland. I would think, dream, and wish on that painting I so wanted to be there. I was fascinated with the Dutch.
Many years passed and as it turned out my brother moved to Holland and I went to visit.And like my dreams there I was sitting in a car one evening looking down the long rows of the windmills of Kinderdijk. Yes, now I know if you want something powerfully enough one day it happens.

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Deb W. Trotter on April 21, 2013 at 12:22 pm said:

I absolutely believe that if you dream and imagine something that is within your realm of possibility, you could attract it into your life! Good job, Lesley.

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Mia on April 21, 2013 at 12:25 pm said:

Fantastic!!! So much hope in this 🙂 I’m so glad that has happened for you, that is wonderful!! Go Lesley!!!

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theoriginalthread on April 21, 2013 at 12:29 pm said:

I believe you should dream to aspire/attract, it’s kind of like if you are happy, then the people around you want to be happy! Sometimes you may not realise that dream is a reality until you see it like you did whilst in Bermuda, that’s the beauty of it. Gorgeous photo. I had one of those moments whilst visiting a sacred spring in New Zealand, it was magical!

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thehumaneeyore on April 21, 2013 at 12:57 pm said:

Beautiful pic, glad you found it 🙂

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Dr Wixy on April 21, 2013 at 2:14 pm said:

The photo would be perfect on your business card or as your logo. It is your proof that if you can imagine it, you can achieve it. Beautiful. Definitely paradise.

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