"The secret is the answer to all that has been, all that
is and all that will ever be." Ralph Emerson 1803-1882.
When Oprah starts talking about something, you just have
to listen. When she featured an ensemble cast from The
Secret on her show, you really had to perk up your ears
and open your eyes.
I glanced at the TV and turned up the volume. I was
thinking if there was a secret, Victoria couldn't be far
behind. I watched anxiously for a parade of barely clad
beauties to bless the stage. They never materialized.
Instead a group of extremely animated speakers kept
mentioning something called the Secret again and again.
What in the name of Oprah is this? What the heck were these
outwardly sane looking people talking about?
A new Religion? A new reality TV show? A new YouTube
sensation?
They captured my attention even though new age metaphysical
philosophy is not high on my list of priorities. But this
was coming from a lady who did a serious discussion on
'poop with dignity' on nationwide TV and pulled it off.
Lets give credit where credit is due. Oprah can give class
to anything.
As I watched her animated guests I became hooked. I had
to see this Secret DVD that they were discussing in such
glowing terms. I just had to get my hands on this video
and judge for myself.
I watched it on my laptop in one sitting. I was transfixed.
I was mesmerized. I was completely surprised with the message
being explained.
Could there be any substance to this theory?
Throughout history there was one secret that all the
great minds knew about and kept from us? Could there
be an underlying force or law of nature determining the
outcome of every aspect of our lives? Wealth, health,
happiness, relationships... you name it and it's
controlled by this law of nature.
The one factor which determines whether we succeed or
fail. The one factor which holds the key to our destiny.
Basically, this law of nature or this force is simply
mind over matter. We can use our minds and thoughts
to attract the things we truly desire in life. This law
of attraction is one enormous step towards empowerment...
...if you believe it!
That's the whole crutch of this argument. From a realist's
viewpoint this is a very hard swallow! As for me, I found
it extremely difficult to get past the 'hogwash' test. I would
imagine it may be too far 'out there' for many people -- think
Shirley MacLaine's beliefs on steroids!
But even the most skeptical of us will realize or have
some understanding of how powerful our own minds are in
determining what happens to us. Our thoughts and beliefs
really do shape us into what we are. Our minds may just
be the last great mystery or frontier we have yet
to explore.
The mind can determine how we feel. It can heal. It can
largely affect the outcome of our lives. But can it really
send out a metaphysical force and attract the things we want
and desire to us? I believe the jury is still way out on
that one!
However, the Secret DVD is a complete joy to watch.
If you can get over the idea of this life controlling
force of nature dictating our very existence, the actual
watching of the Secret itself is simply amazing.
Coming from a teaching background, I was pleased with
how effective this video teaches its message. The hour
and half just flew by and the over all effect was one of
exhilaration and liberation.
Excellent Video
It can be easily seen why this Australian film produced by
Rhonda Byrne and directed by Drew Heriot has become a
worldwide self-help phenomenon. It features such pundits
as Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup For The Soul), Bob Doyle,
Bob Proctor, Joe Vitale and many more. It is an excellent
marketing package.
Good visuals, quick editing and excellent graphics put
this film above most documentaries you will ever see.
Great production values enhance the Secret's message
and power. Regardless of whether or not you're in the
choir or heckling from the bleachers, the Secret DVD
is definitely worth your time.
It is really more an experience than a video or film, it
has the power to open the eyes of even the most reluctant
skeptics out there. It has the power to stop you in your
tracks and make you take a second look at your life,
where you're going and where you want to go?
The energy of the Secret DVD is simply infectious. You
will be changed by just having viewed it. How much you
derive from the Secret will largely be determined by how
open-minded you are?
But there is no denying it, the Secret has power. The power
to move you. The power to change you. The power to make you
open your eyes and take a hard close look at your life and
where you're going. Now that's a secret worth having.
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