The first explanation is based on modern scientific discoveries.
The physical world we live in is made up of objects in many
configurations whose building blocks are comprised of atoms. These
atoms in turn are made of infinitesimally small positive, neutral
and negative energized subatomic particles whirling around at great
speeds and great distances from each other in relation to their
size. If you think about it, you will realize that there is much
more empty space than solid matter in the physical objects that
surround us, including the body you occupy.
To a quantum physicist, solid matter does not exist as we know or
perceive it. Atoms consist mainly of empty space! Since atoms
continually exchange their subatomic particles with each other,
there is a physical connection between all objects. We are all part
of one inseparable web of interconnections and relationships of
matter and energy.
At our present level of knowledge, physicists have identified
only four forces that exist in the universe. They are the (1) strong
and (2) weak forces of the atom, (3) gravity and (4) electromagnetic
fields. These forces cause atoms to take their various shapes
and forms.
Our electrochemical nervous system is an alternating electric
current that generates electromagnetic fields that are
infinite in nature.
Therefore, the quality and intensity of our daily thoughts (facts
and emotions) generate varying electromagnetic fields.
Consequently, our thoughts produce one of the forces that
influence the atomic structure of the physical forms or objects that
make up our so called "real world". So maybe thoughts
do become things.
According to the law of cause and effect, we receive exactly what
we think about -- both positive and negative. So be careful what you
think about because you may get it.
Another way to explain the law of cause and effect is to examine
the nature of what we are. Most individuals agree with the concept
that they have a spirit, mind and body even though they do not fully
understand or comprehend it.
Your spirit is where your pure desires and thoughts originate.
Some individuals have very strong spirits, while others have less
spirit and desire. Before entering into competition with another, it
is important to raise your spirit or desire to its highest positive
level or you will be at a disadvantage.
Since your body has form, it is comprised of matter which is
limited by the dimensions of time and space. The scientific
definition of time is the period it takes a body or object to move
from one point in space to another.
Now ask yourself this question. Does your spirit have physical
form? Think about this for a couple of minutes. Does your spirit
have physical form? To the best of my knowledge and to the many
individuals that I have asked that same question, your spirit does
not have physical form. As a result, your spirit is not limited
by the dimensions of time and space. Therefore, your spirit exists
in the past, present and future and has no boundaries of space or
knowledge.
What a paradox! Your body has time and space limitations
while your spirit or thoughts do not. Stop and let this sink in.
This time paradox can lead to conflict and confusion if you are not
aware of its existence.
According to the law of cause and effect and The Mental Keys,
your thoughts create a cause. Your thoughts not only cause your
brain to secrete biochemicals that influence all your natural
abilities and functions. They influence the electromagnetic field
that your electrochemical nervous system generates and initiate the
law of cause and effect to manifest your thoughts into bodily form
or effect over time.
The reason our thoughts or goals seem not to manifest themselves
is because of the time paradox. Objects have limitations of
time and space, while our thoughts do not. Since it takes time for
our thoughts to appear in the dimension of form, we begin to
fear and doubt that we will reach our goal. Next, we become
frustrated or angry because it is taking too long or too much time
for our desires or goals to be realized.
The negative emotions of fear and anger you experience before
your desired goals take physical form create conflicting
electromagnetic fields. In many cases, these negate the positive
goals you desire and you end up manifesting your fears and
frustrations.
How does the law of cause and effect come into play when there
are several strong individuals who have the same desire to win? It
comes down to the individual who is the most positive, the least
negative and has the strongest desire to be the best. The slightest
negative thought can be the cause for ending up number two or even
lower.
Since golf is such a precision sport, it is mechanically
impossible to repeatedly strike the ball perfectly everytime.
Failure to hit a perfect shot when needed can shake a golfer's
confidence. It can create doubt and frustration causing a whole
series of negative thoughts that doom his or her efforts to win.
However, when a golfer has supreme confidence in his ability to
recover from any situation he faces, he expects success. Free
from negative thoughts, he allows his positive thoughts and
expectations to prevail and becomes the winner.
When a golfer is on a roll, he exudes confidence and can do no
wrong. This is when cause and effect is working for him. When a
golfer misses a shot or two, he usually starts to doubt himself and
his confidence weakens. This is when his negativity and the law of
cause and effect start working against him. His game quickly falls
apart.
Confidence breeds success! A true champion has supreme
confidence, expects to win and does! He allows his competition to
beat themselves with their own negative thoughts. If you ask any
golfer who has been on a roll and won, they will tell you that they
all had supreme confidence and expected to win during their moments
of glory.
