Is the 'Secret' really that simple?

Most of you will have seen, if not heard about, the DVD and book 'The Secret' by Rhonda Byrne. In a brilliantly marketed internet campaign, they have sold over 1.5 million DVDs and have 3.75 million books in print. 'The Secret' teaches the basic concept of the 'Law of Attraction', which in its most simple state is the idea that 'like attracts like'. Basically, our thoughts create our reality. This knowledge has been readily available for centuries, yet only until the makers of 'The Secret' DVD with its easily understood visual medium, have the general masses now suddenly become open to it. The fact that so many people are ready to see their own power is, in itself, is a huge blessing to our world.

However, there is a fundamental concern out there that people are taking the message from 'The Secret' as a quick-fix for their lives. In a world where many feel powerless and unsure of their future, it's understandable. Yet, it has to be known that to simply close your eyes, imagine what you want, and be grateful for it, is not necessarily going to manifest it. If that were so, we probably wouldn't be in a world where there is starvation and war. The Law of Attraction works for everyone, all of time, with no exceptions. It produces exactly what we hold in our minds and with our feelings.

So, then, in order to tap the benefits of the Law of Attraction, we need to understand the nature of our thoughts and our feelings. The mind is a slippery thing. As soon as we try to control our thoughts we remember that the mind has a mind of it's own. Feelings can be equally slippery. There are hidden beliefs within us that drive our thoughts and feelings. For example, though our conscious mind may say, "I want a loving relationship", our hidden belief may say "I don't deserve love". That, then, will manifest an outcome that reflects the unconscious belief.

The key to any kind of positive manifestation is a really strong sense of self- awareness. This is absolutely essential to creating a clear channel between mind and matter. Manifesting what we desire comes out of resourceful states, clear intentions, what we pay attention to and what our goals are... and all of these must be supported by our beliefs. We must dedicate ourselves to knowing how we are organized inside and then how to transform unresourceful beliefs into resourceful ones. We need to do that before we can effectively use our minds to create.

The great news is that there are some fabulous, simple tools that cut through what it can take years to accomplish otherwise. Amazing new technologies of human potential are arising. We are in an exciting time...

There is no fix. There are, however, ways you can powerfully connect with the Law of Attraction. So, I urge you to look for the multitude of resources out there and not rely on only one or two to give you the answer. Read, watch and learn. Get to know yourself. Get creative. Nothing is ever a secret from us if we are ready to see it.

© 2007 Justina Vail Evans