The Universe-ity: A
Spiritual Education Using Law of Attraction by Michael Samuels is a how to be successful without education. He uses the terminology of school to illustrate the law of attraction.
First, what is the law of attraction? Let me explain because Mr. Samuels
does not explain it very clearly in his book. The law of attraction is simply
positive attracts positive and negative attracts negative.
In his introduction, Mr. Samuels asks did we ever learn in
school? Yes! I did. I loved school. I learned many life lessons from my
teachers with the illustrations in literature and other subjects. I did attend
college and I have two Bachelor’s degrees. While I am not making money from
this education, I do not regret the knowledge that I have obtained. I use my
education every day. I may not make money doing it, I still use it. Mr. Samuels
makes the statement that “no one in school taught us about who we really are?”
How can a teacher do that? I don’t understand. No one can teach me about me. I
discover who I am through life experiences.
It seems to me that Mr. Samuels’ measure of success is money
and material possession. His list of individuals who were successful without
the benefit of a high school diploma, let alone, college is filled with actors
and actresses, musicians. Ever since I was a little girl, I dreamed of becoming a
wife and mother. I’ve been happily married for 5 years with a two year old daughter. I
feel that I am successful. My husband and I have a wonderful relationship and
my daughter is a healthy and happy toddler. Do I make money? No. Am I any less
successful? No.
I feel the problem with many college students today is that
the idea that a college degree with help you make a lot of money. While Bill
Gates and Steve Jobs do not have college degrees, they have the innovation and
drive to create something that the world has never seen before. You can’t teach
innovation. You can encourage and you can inspire but you can’t teach someone
to see a masterpiece among tubes of paint or electrical wires. Positive
thinking will only take you so far, you must have drive, determination and perseverance.
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