The Law of Attraction & the Illusion of Safety
There's no shortage of spiritual teachers out there telling you to indicate to the Universe exactly what you want so that it can deliver. Almost always, the Universe is a stand in for God in this context. The term is meant to be more palatable and inviting to those avoidant of more organized religion. Other labels include Source, a Higher Power, and the Divine.
The trouble is, this is as descriptive as a kid yelling "Mom!" in a crowded supermarket and hoping hers will respond. In reality, a dozen heads just turned. If you're lucky, it's a mix of actual moms and a few other women with the maternal hard wiring to reflexively look even though they don't have kids. If you're less fortunate, this cry for help has also attracted the attention of adults with less altruistic motives. I'll let you read between the dark and sinister lines there — think children on the side of milk cartons.
A similar dynamic plays out when you send pleas to "the Universe." God and other benevolent beings can absolutely be in the mix, but nefarious entities might ace them out. Pursuing a transactional relationship of placing your demands only increases the likelihood that you'll attract attention from those who are up to no good. You've provided a play-by-play template to gain your confidence and your appreciation. All they need to do is deliver on that to lure you into a place of trust.
"Show me a sign, ideally a blue butterfly!"
"One blue butterfly coming right up!" thinks the creepy fourth dimensional lurker.
