What’s the Big SECRET?
By now everybody’s probably heard of the book and DVD The Secret, by Rhonda Byrne. The author is a marketing genius to call her work The Secret, which is The Law of Attraction, and she packages it in such a mysterious and intriguing way. However, there’s some misunderstanding and confusion of what it actually is, plus there’s a lot of hype that it doesn’t work. Let’s see about that.
The Law of Attraction means That which is like itself is drawn. What does that mean? What you place your attention on you bring into your life. What you turn your attention away from, goes away. What is in your life is there because you invited it there, so don’t focus on things you don’t want. According to The Secret it takes about 30-90 days for things to show up into your life – wanted or unwanted. Because what’s showing up now, today, is what you put out there in thoughts, words or deeds about 30-90 days ago.
Process that for a moment. It makes total sense. When you were a kid and other kids or siblings picked on and teased you, your parents most likely said, “Oh, just ignore them and they’ll leave you alone.” Or, “Sticks & stones may break my bones but names will never hurt me.” Like that would work. But hey, it did work! Remember? Maybe not instantly but it did work. What about the other saying, “You can do anything you want if you set your mind to it.” It’s the same thing, absolutely the same thing – not hocus pocus.
There are 3 rules to the Law of Attraction. They are as follows: 1) Ask – state your request, 2) Believe – that you will really get what you’re asking for, and 3) Receive – allow it in. These aren’t new rules, they’ve been around for thousands of years but some of us were not in the know about this kind of stuff. Sort of like a “Dear Santa, these are the things I want and I’ll promise to be good” letter.
The book/DVD also talk about a vision board. The theory being that you cut and paste or tack pictures to a poster or bulletin board to look at everyday. You must visualize yourself really, truly having those things (refer to Rule #2). In the movie a young boy concentrates on a bike and it appears in his life as a gift. Well, remember hope chests? They were many a young girls dream. The theory there was to place things in your hope chest in hopes of your future. Vision board – hope chest, see the correlation?
I know that when I begin my day with a smile and loving thoughts it all turns out much better. And when I refuse to be pulled into another’s negativity it keeps doom and gloom away from me. We all know the people who are chronic complainers (could you be one?) that are just not fun to be around. You know the kind: always having a medical problem, whining about every ache and pain, every other driver is inconsiderate, it’s always someone else’s fault for their lateness, or problems – the list doesn’t end. But do you really want to live your life fault-finding and complaining? Of course you don’t, but you may not even know you’re doing it.
Walking around saying “My head is killing me” may not cause you to drop dead on the spot, but can you think of something better to put out there? How about nothing negative, or lots of good and kindness in thoughts, words, and deeds. Words are strong, jut like feelings. Sometimes we say things that we can’t take back. Remember the movie When Harry Met Sally? Harry says something to Sally and then wants to retract the statement. Sally explains to Harry that you can’t take it back, it’s out there and you can’t take it back. We can always apologize and forgive, but striving to be a better person and not saying something harmful or mean in the first place is a great start. Imagine how much better your life would be in 30-90 days with keeping your attention in a happier mode now.
“Thoughts become things” is another slogan for the Law of Attraction, but you gotta really feel the thought. One of the speakers in the DVD (Bob Doyle) says that it’s no harder to manifest a cup of coffee than it is to manifest a million dollars. So, I’m going to give it a whirl. At the beginning of this writing I made a fresh, hot cup of coffee; okay, that’s one down, one to go. I’m stating my request to the universe. I’m putting it out there, right out there on the internet in all its glory. I’m asking and I absolutely, fully believe I will receive. Here goes: I am a money magnet. A million dollars comes to me easily and effortlessly, under grace. Thank you. The under grace part is my personal addition. Also, you must always act as if it is already here – make statements as in the now.
There it is. I wrote it down and placed it prominently on my bedroom mirror and I will say it everyday upon rising, throughout the day, and every evening before going to bed and I’ll really, really feel it and really, really mean it. I’d love to be a millionaire, wouldn’t you?
See you in September (90 days) with an update on my progress!
I’m a chronic complainer ma! hahaha I will see you in September with my update! WOOWEE! I accept your challenge!
I JUST WANTED TO SAY WHEN I SAW THE MOVIE ON CHRISTMAS EVE 2006, I WAS BLOWN AWAY,AND CONNTINUE TO PRACTICE THE LAW OF ATTRACTION TODAY, MAYBE NOT AS GUNG HO AS I DID IN THE BEGINNING, BUT ITS THERE ALL THE TIME IN THE BACK OF MY MIND, WHENEVER I SEEM TO BE NEGATIVE OR DISSAPPOINTED WHEN THINGS DON’T GO MY WAY, BUT I SAY MY AFFERMATIONS AND PRAY. AND MY LIFE IS BETTER, AND GETS BETTER EVERYDAY.
That all really makes sense. I will definately be looking forward to hear about your progress. I will ask my mother in law if she has the book or dvd because it sounds like something that is right up her alley. And I will be checking out the dvd and book and trying it out myself I could use something like this in my life everyday.
Hi there,
Thanks for posting about The Secret, I’m a big fan, but I have to tell everyone to listen or read the book because it goes into more detail and describes how to apply it better! Also, I wanted to mention that it’s amazing how altering your communication changes EVERYTHING. For example, if I say, GEEZ! My house is always a mess and disorganized, then it always will be. If I say, I am bad at finances, then I always will be! If I say, I never have enough time for myself…well, then I never will. So powerful. We create our universe.
However, I do have to say that The Secret doesn’t account for others actions…but YOU decide how to react and what to do when you are faced with a challenge, trial, or painful situation and rise above it in an uplifting way.
Make a wish, Make it Happen,
Kelly
http://www.startupprincess.com
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Hi Amanda’s Mom!
I am accepting your challenge and will see you in September with my update!
HI! I haven’t read the book or seen the dvd, but I have heard tons about it from my mom.. and it is very interesting. She always tells me to think positive and I do try.. though it doesn’t always work out for me at the moment, lol. I have always been a believer that everything happens for a reason though.. and I thank my mom for constantly being there to stop my negative thoughts when I’m around her
Hi Linnie, Great job!!!! You are already on your way…hold on for the great ride. Life is a wonderful rollercoaster.
I have been wondering how the law of attraction works wihtin a marriage. Can I still bring something into my life if my husband is working in opposition to my postive affirmations? He’s not doiong it intentionally – he’s just not on the same page as afar as the Secret goes (yet!!)
To Sue Olson,
Hi Sue, thanks for writing.
Keep the focus on you and what you truly believe you are receiving. When people we love are not on the same page as us, we will sometimes just give up our dreams, our hopes. But don’t do it. The Law of Attraction is exactly that – attraction. Therefore, you WILL only attract what you are projecting – like a magnet. You may begin to notice that your husband either doesn’t have something to say about your goals, or, he may change his – which is his area to work on. Keep your eyes open for what I call Universal Breadcrumbs – it’s kinda like proof that our request was heard, suddenly you will get signs (breadcrumbs) that its on its way. Again, keep going on your journey. Let the Universe works its “magic” in your life.
Yeah my mother drilled it into my head enough times that I do it without realizing it…. damn her :\
Hi!
I juat want to say I’m new to the secret, but it makes such great sense. I have also heard this from other authors, not too sure if i can mention them here, but if everyone would just stop and think for a second, make a true wish or thought of something wonderful, and then keep the thought with you and smile about it everytime you think of it, then what an amazing result you will find!!!! Go ahead and do that. You will be wonderfully surprised. thank you….
I think being thankful for what you have is a good thing to do, but I really can’t swallow all the other things these people say. For example, how can a child born into an abusive home or a poverty situation or something be blamed for attracting this stuff to his or her self? Also, if an earthquake or fire devastates a city, the people practicing the “secret” are also affected. So claiming that their theory is a “Law” as in the “Law of Gravity” or the “Law of Attraction” is pretty presumptuous to me.
Its not really about that though.
There are things you can’t control. This is about controlling your universe the best you can. You’re looking at it through a fine scope, this is about changing the way you think and the things you look at at change.
If you think in lack you’ll live in lack. Never say I can’t always say I can.
And you start to believe in yourself.
Once I started doing this I doubled my income. I dont know if it is the program or if its luck, which I really don’t believe in. I would like to think its the program.
I’ve been trying the Secret for thirty days as well, thanks for helping me understand it a lot better & I can’t wait to hear about what you do with your million dollars!
I know I’m watching asshe prepares for it. I cant wait. Everyone should join this challenge
I didn’t know much about the secret until about a few months ago and I have to say that when I started to see how the laws of attraction work it has made such a difference in my life. In fact, I have become a part of a great yahoo group (Prosperity Secrets) and networking group (Prosperity Chat at 9pm EST). I am also currently a student of the University of Prosperity taught by Kim Emerson. She is a wonderful teacher and allowed me to understand about the laws of attraction so much easier.
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While “The Secret” was one of the biggest marketing success stories, it is based on manipulation and false hope. A positive attitude will only take you so far, you have to WORK for what you get. Too many people think just by wishing for something and sitting on their hands will get them what they want. Hardly.
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