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FOR hundreds of years, metaphysicians have taught that the “law of attraction” is the key to creating our reality. Ernest Holmes lived and preached this philosophy, as did Neville Goddard, Joseph Murphy and countless other spiritual teachers. Now, this law of attraction is explained in a beautiful new film called The Secret , produced by Rhonda Byrne, the film features a diverse roster of panelists, including Michael Beckwith, Joe Vitale, Bob Proctor, Jack Canfield, Lisa Nichols, John Gray and John Demartini. For most spiritual seekers, the message in The Secret won’t reveal anything they don’t already know. But the film is beautifully crafted and edited and provides a modern twist on the age-old wisdom which says “we bring into existence exactly what we think about.” Australian TV producer Rhonda Byrne created the idea for the film several years ago after experiencing personal challenges that nearly overwhelmed her. She turned to classic New Thought authors for guidance and comfort, including Charles Haanel, author of The Master Key System , and Genevieve Behrend, who wrote Your Invisible Power . After reading more spiritual books, both classic and contemporary, Rhonda realized that a beautiful and similar thread of wisdom ran through all of them. That thread is the law of attraction and the message is...our thoughts and feelings create our reality and what we visualize will manifest in our lives. The Secret showcases many dynamic teachers who agree with this powerful message. Bob Proctor provides fatherly wisdom as he says, “The law of attraction is always working, whether you believe it or understand it or not.” Michael Beckwith stresses that there is enough wealth for everyone in the world, saying “You must become a match to your desires if you want them to manifest in your outer world.” Jack Canfield describes the magical synchronicities that led him to become a millionaire, while Marie Diamond, a feng shui expert, echoes the belief that we are indeed the creators of our universe. Michael Beckwith stresses that there is enough wealth for everyone in the world, saying “You must become a match to your desires if you want them to manifest in your outer world.” Jack Canfield describes the magical synchronicities that led him to become a millionaire, while Marie Diamond, a feng shui expert, echoes the belief that we are indeed the creators of our universe. The film is fast-paced, upbeat and filled with warmth and positive vibrations. Success stories are repeatedly emphasized, intermingled with the vast array of New Thought teachers. Particularly touching is the story of “miracle man” Morris Goodman, who was totally disabled following an airplane crash over twenty years ago. Goodman used the power of his imagination to heal himself. There are well-known quotes from famous achievers of the past, including Emerson, Socrates, Carnegie, Einstein, Alexander Graham Bell and Wallace Wattles, who wrote the prosperity classic, The Science of Getting Rich in 1910. Neale Donald Walsch makes a “cameo” appearance and Fred Alan Wolf joyfully explains quantum physics. The beginning of the film is reminiscent of the suspense- thriller The Da Vinci Code and there is some criticism that it’s a little over-dramatic. Even so, The Secret is an amazing body of work, revealing the “secret” that inventors, scientists, theologians and other great thinkers and achievers have always known and tapped into. Also available is the book of the same title which was recently on the Los Angeles Times best-sellers list. At this time the film is only available on DVD. It can be purchased online or at book stores. The beauty of the message of The Secret lies in its basic truth. We do indeed create our reality through the intensity of our thought and our beliefs. This thought-provoking film provides a wonderful way to introduce the law of attraction to new audiences of spiritual seekers. It truly is a joy to watch and learn from. —Patricia Nolan |
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