We can ignore our emotions but they will eventually become so powerful that they will attract experiences that force us to feel. If we are depressed, we will attract experiences that are going to make us more depressed. If we don't respect ourselves, we will attract people who don't respect us. If we have self-worth issues, we will attract experiences and people that make us feel unworthy. If we are afraid of loss, we will lose. If we can't be alone, or fear being alone, we will attract a lonely life. I was afraid of a lot of things and I attracted all my fears.