law of attraction

American  

[law uhv uh-trak-shuhn] / ˈlɔ əv əˈtræk ʃən /

noun

1. the belief that the things a person thinks about habitually or in a focused way are the things that will appear in their life.

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Etymology

Origin of law of attraction

First recorded in 1885–90

Example Sentences

An ancient principle called the law of attraction claims that the universe will make your dreams come true if you think positively enough and envision those wishes into existence.

From Washington Post

In the film, a woman declares that the law of attraction cured her cancer; others credit it with improved wealth and fame.

From Washington Post

The law of attraction is tainted as well by an undercurrent of racism, one obvious enough to have spawned its own meme, “Maybe you manifested. Maybe it’s white privilege.”

From New York Times

“You would be surprised how many people my age that I’ve met are actively using ‘the law of attraction,’” Ms. Langston said.

From New York Times

The “law of attraction,” a belief that your experiences have a direct correlation to your thoughts, is one aspect of Princess Asata Louden’s spiritual practice.

From New York Times