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The Secret

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The Secret is one of the best produced and edited DVDs of its kind that I have ever seen. And the line-up of teachers and presenters is top-notch. There is only one reason I give this DVD four stars instead of five. The Secret is about the Law of Attraction, and how we can use that Law to "attract" into our lives anything we want. But it spends 95% of the time talking only about being focused on what you want (rather than what you don't want), and generating positive feelings about that. It only spends 5% of the time making it clear that what we really attract into our lives is the people, circumstances, and opportunities that lead us to what we want. In other words, when we utilize the principles mentioned in The Secret, doors open. But we have to recognize those doors for what they are and go through them. And that involves action. Many people who watch The Secret walk away with the impression that visualization and positive feelings is all it takes. It isn't. You still have to do something. As long as you keep that in mind, The Secret contains information that can be life altering. Enjoy!

Steven Lane Taylor, Author of Row, Row, Row Your Boat: A Guide for Living Life in the Divine Flow

Whether or not you believe in the Law of Attraction, you are always using it. You are using it now in this moment. We are always drawing to us that which we are predominantly thinking. This isn't some "pie-in-the-sky" notion, this is the Truth. Jesus the Master Teacher said, "It is done unto you as you believe..."

In just eight simple words, Jesus summed up life for each and every one of us and this incredible movie gets us to remember that each one of us "creates our reality" with our thoughts, our feelings, and the images that we are allowing ourselves to predominantly focus upon. Of course, we do not actually "create" reality but our interpretations of what comes into our lives can "bless" us or "curse" us.

Does this DVD tell us anything new? I hate to break it to you, but there is "nothing new under the sun". But maybe...just maybe....we need to apply that which we thought we "knew". I've been at this metaphysical/spiritual stuff for almost twenty years now and I am constantly amazed at the new insights I continuously receive from those things I once thought I "knew".

There will be the "naysayers" who say that this DVD is a rip off, but you gotta ask yourself, how many of these people have put this stuff into practice? Yeah, sure, it's easy to change your thoughts --- but keeping them changed, that's the tricky part. We have all been hypnotized to a certain degree about how things are in the world, but the bottom line is that our defintion of reality is not so much a definition of how it really is as much as it is a definition of how we are.

I've watched this movie over sixty times, I've given workshops based on it, I recommend it to anyone who has the ears to hear, the eyes to see, and the spirit willing enough. In and of itself, this movie will not change your life, only you can do that, but this movie will definitely give you those "glimpses" of Truth that when persistently and consistently and willingly applied can and will change your life for the better.

As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "All of life is an experiment." Be willing to redirect your focus, be willing to let go of old beliefs and form new ones, be willing to be more than you ever thought you could and life will reward you with the greatest reward you could ever hope to receive; a well-lived life.

Peace and Blessings to you all.
john 'the Light" coach

The Secret is something everyone should own. I own it and watch it over and over. However, I was duped into wasting my money on the new so called extended edition which is not extended by any means. It is the same length as this one. The difference is that a business dispute between the producers of this original and Jeremy and Esther Hicks led to a request to remove their discussions from this documentary and others replaced it.

This is an excellent documentary and I recommend either one as it reminds us that if we really believe in something passionately and pursue our dreams in the face of all obstacles or passion and convictions can lead to success in any realm of our lives. I personally have watched this so many times I have lost count and it is really life changing!

I was quite pleased with the presentation of the Secret. I found it to offer legitimate explanations as to why some get stuck in a "rut" and others sail through life with what seems to be virtual ease. You learn quickly there is nothing "easy" about it and for those who don't see the simplicity of it seem to think that it's presenting the "granting of wishes" when in fact it is not. Nor is does it claim any get rich quick ideologies which some mistakenly presume from watching (I think due to the clips they show between discussions which IMO is to relate to the lay person in simpler terms, or on a simpler less physic level how to achieve your goals/dreams). I believe it to be a presentation of factual universal law which is supplied to the viewer as a tool to use in whichever way you desire. In addition to the clips they give examples of ways you can use the information and create your own "tools" of sorts that guide you on your journey through life (we can relate their examples of a gratitude stone or collage of goals etc to what we may compare with our "new years resolutions"- which most of us don't stick to, but the idea is hold yourself accountable by using some method). I found the DVD to confirm for me the way I have chosen to live the last few years (differnt from how I lived prior)- I make lists, whether short term "new years resolutions" or longer term life goals/life list and find that when I put my wants/needs/desires in my own face on a regular basis- I hold myself accountable. It's hard to do that when you just say something and don't have to account for it to yourself and let it fall by the wayside. Even if your skeptical, keep an open mind and if nothing else maybe there will be something said that you will see in the DVD, or hear that will help you make a better life for youself. After all, no matter our opinions on things we all want happiness, health, and a comfortable, fulfilled life and that all takes work no matter how it's taught to us. By the way- I have since ordered the book which is a companion to the DVD and I look forward to its' inspiration as well.

After watching this movie and hearing how people had put the "Law of Attraction" to work for themselves, I couldn't wait to start creating a new, better reality for myself. The stories are much more than anecdotal evidence that this positive thinking stuff really works...they're inspirational. They make you want to run out of your house or apartment and start living...really living!

In this original (and out-of-print) version of the film, Esther Hicks appears and channels the group of nonphysical teachers that call themselves "Abraham." Esther's "Abraham" picks up where Edgar Cayce, Jane Roberts, and the rest of the great channels of recorded history had left off. Abraham offers practical processes, and they are truly interested in the "nitty-gritty" of what we humans are living. Their goal: To help us help ourselves. That is, the triumphs and tragedies of what we are living will result in the expansion of this world and the next, but will we allow into our experience the results of what we've lived and the desires that we have given birth to? That is the question. Abraham and the other teachers in this film offer their time-tested answers. It's incredibly thought-provoking, and you will want to watch it over and over again.

"The Secret" is a great introduction to the Law of Attraction. Anyone interested in achieving their life of their dreams could benefit from watching this a number of times. Even if you're familiar with spiritual laws the illustrations provided might help you see a new perspective. And if you're new to these principles, you can find one of the teachers that you resonate with and dig in deeper. Over all a great movie about living the life of your dreams.

A new age is dawning. Read Wayne Dyer, Barbara Marciniak, Sanaya Roman & Duane Packer, Deepak Chopra, Jerry & Esther Hicks (aka Abraham-Hicks), Neil Donald Walsch, Lynn Grabhorn, Joe Dispenza, Marianne Williamson, Fred Alan Wolf, Richard Gerber (the list goes on and on, and includes authors from a vast range of disciplines). Watch "What the Bleep - Down the Rabbit Hole." There is a growing body of research showing that habits of thinking actually affect the hard-wiring of the brain and neurochemicals it produces. Huge advances are being made in energy medicine. The Secret requires a leap of faith, but each day more is known to make it a smaller one. This goes way beyond what we think of as "just" the power of positive thinking. The Secret is only a taste - an overview. But for those who are ready - and that's a surprisingly large group - it's the gateway to the experience of a lifetime, a voyage into awe and a glimpse into the depths, heights and unlimited expanse of life's majesty.

Some people will not get this or miss the entire point. Specifically realists and those who see the glass half empty. If you can step outside of the box and see that the universe exists only as you perceive it, only then you will begin to understand. Things cannot always be scientifically explained, there are actual equations that do not have an absolute answer - rather those answers are infinite such as God, the meaning of life, and the universe itself. The Secret is for extraordinary people. This is one of the keys that will get you on your way to understanding who you are and becoming in tune with everything around you. The law of attraction works. It is real. Life is what you make of it, and you make your life. Using the mindset they encourage, I have lost 50 lbs, gained my health back, I look younger, cleared my credit card debts... and set myself free. Every person I come in contact with remembers me, unlike before. If you are reading this.... you are probably one of those extraordinary people just waiting for this to get you to the next "level" so you can do things you never imagined and get out of that "rut" you've been stuck in for so long. I know you can do it. I have faith in YOU! Yes YOU reading this right now! :-)

You probably already know the "secret," and you will certainly know within the first few minutes of watching this video. This movie contains information that's been available for many years from various sources. There is really nothing new here. But, it's REALLY worth watching. Bottom line: I like this movie, but rather than buying it, I recommend borrowing it from a friend. If you ask around, someone you know already owns it.

I would say that this DVD has taken the very essence of personal development, be it in relationships, health or career, and managed to condense it into a very entertaining and even intellectually stimulating presentation.

The premise of The Secret is pretty much that everything in your current life as it is has been manifested by you; both events and things you deem as good or bad. By virtue of the thoughts, emotions and even 'micro actions' you adhere to chronically every day. (see The Science of Getting Rich - by Wallace D. Wattles).

Nay sayers to this paradigm may say that unfortunate people do not manifest hurricanes, or earthquakes or accidents. Or that no amount of 'positive thinking' will enable you to jump off a cliff and not hit the floor.

True...perhaps.

However, the arguments to and for this concept boil down to a simple question: Would you rather live your life resignedly as a victim of circumstance, or pro actively *choose* to see everything in your now as part of your creation; and thus something that can be undone and changed if necessary?

If I were to pick the winners in life, I would say they mostly live with the latter mindset.

One final note: although it's a great dvd, some religious folks may feel unsettled by the fact that it moves circumstantial responsibility from a deity 'out there' and places it right on your lap. If you can get over that little hurdle, you should enjoy the dvd ;-).