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Law #30

Position Yourself To Be Energetic

In this very real world, good doesn’t drive out evil. Evil doesn’t drive out good. But the energetic displaces the passive. (William Bernbach)

Some Definitions

Very - In a high degree; extremely; exceedingly. Precise; particular. Being such in the true or fullest sense of the term; extreme. True; genuine; worthy of being called such.

Real -Eexisting or occurring as fact; actual rather than imaginary, ideal, or fictitious. Being an actual thing; having objective existence; not imaginary. Genuine; not counterfeit, artificial, or imitation; authentic.

World - The earth or globe, considered as a planet. The class of persons devoted to the affairs, interests, or pursuits of this life. Humankind; the human race; humanity.

Good - Morally excellent; virtuous; righteous; pious. Satisfactory in quality, quantity, or degree. Right; proper;fit. The opposite of evil.

Drive Out - Force to go away.

Evil - Morally wrong or bad; immoral; wicked. Characterized or accompanied by misfortune or suffering; unfortunate; disastrous. The force in nature that governs and gives rise to wickedness and sin. The opposite of good.

Energetic - Possessing or exhibiting energy, esp. in abundance; vigorous. Active. Powerful in action or effect; effective.

Displaces - To move or shift from the usual place or position. To take the place of.

Passive - Not reacting visibly to something that might be expected to produce manifestations of an emotion or feeling. Not participating readily or actively; inactive. Influenced, acted upon, or affected by some external force, cause, or agency; being the object of action rather than causing action. The opposite of active.

Source: Dictionary.com

Good Cannot Totally Eliminate Evil

The quote suggests this and I believe it to be profoundly true. After all, if good could eliminate evil, there would be no evil in the world.

Instead, we are part of the 21st century Earth. This is, quite possibly, the greatest time to be alive in the history of mankind. Yet, in the midst of everything that is wonderful, we are surrounded by misfortune, suffering and disaster.

My belief is that the presence of evil in this world serves to make us appreciate everything that is good even more.

Likewise, Evil Cannot Totally Eliminate Good

Just as good cannot wipe out evil, evil cannot wipe out good.

However, we must constantly strive to minimize things that are evil in this world.

Where Does The Problem Arise?

Part of the problem in distinguishing between good and evil is just that, who does the distinguishing? What I think is good, you might find to be evil. Likewise, I may feel the same way about some of your beliefs.

That is why we need to look beyond distinctions of good and evil.

What Is The Major Engine Of Displacement In This World?

One of the major engines of displacement in this world is that of Energy. If you are energetic, you are active. If you are active, things happen because of you.

On the other hand, if you are not energetic, it means you are passive. When you are passive, things happen TO you, instead of BECAUSE of you.

Energetic people are proactive. Passive people are reactive.

When you choose to be active, you are positioning yourself to take charge. You are positioning yourself to be successful.

What Happens When You Decide To Become Active?

When you decide to be active, you set into motion the process that successful people have been using for years.

VISION - You will see opportunities others do not see.

ATTRACTION - You will attract opportunities others do not attract.

READINESS - You will be more ready to take advantage of opportunities than others around you.

ACTION - You will actually take action, while others around you simply sit back and watch.

A Problem I Have With The Law Of Attraction

While I believe in the Law of Attraction, I believe that most of its proponents advocate a passive approach to applying it.  They simply say that if you manifest what you want, it will come to you.

That may be true, it will come to you.  BUT, if you don’t see it; if you aren’t ready to deal with it; if you don’t actually act upon it, you will get NOWHERE.

That is why I created the Laws of Positioning.