The book, "The Secret" has sparked heated debates. While some believe its analysis of the Law of Attraction is inspiring, others find it nothing but fluff. Who's right?

You may have heard something about The Secret (Beyond Words Publishing, ISBN-13: 978-1-58270-170-7). It’s been discussed all over TV, radio and the internet. The book has taken the world by storm, becoming a bestseller and creating a devoted group of followers committed to their belief in the Law of Attraction.

What makes this book so special? Is there really a secret that will help you achieve anything you dream of? Rhonda Byrne’s book certainly promises that there is. And many fans agree. Of course, you may have also heard the skeptics that say The Secret is dangerous and that it misinforms the unsuspecting public.

So which is it? Is The Secret an inspiring book that shows you the spiritual path to success or a junk novel that takes advantage of the public’s desperate desire to find happiness?

Well, it’s both actually.

What is The Secret?

The Secret is The Law of Attraction. This is a concept that states that whatever is going on in your mind will be attracted into your life. Therefore, think thoughts of abundance and wealth – and let no contradictory thoughts in – and you can have anything you want. Likewise, thinking about negative things in your life will only produce more negativity. In essence, The Secret explains that the intentions in your mind send instruction to the Universe and you get exactly what you think about. The process is broken down into three steps: ask, believe, and receive.

The Law of Attraction goes beyond positive thinking. The book emphasizes the use of visualization techniques, gratitude, faith and affirmations to help focus your mental energy. The overall concept requires that the individual believes strongly in the process. Believing is defined as “acting, thinking and speaking as if you have already received what you are asking for.”

The book describes The Secret through the voices of many highly successful experts from many different fields including philosophers, psychologists, life coaches, motivational speakers, and business professionals. Each explains their understanding of the Law of Attraction and how it affects reality. The underlying theme is all the same: you are the creator of your own destiny. Your thoughts have the power to manifest your desires.

What's the Problem?

The book is heavily focused on wealth and creating abundance. While everyone who reads the book may not be convinced that the Law of Attraction is real, the concept itself provides a persuasive defense – if you think it doesn’t work, it won’t. After all, your thoughts dictate your reality. It’s difficult to be completely drawn into the book, as it seems to downplay the importance of action. It focuses almost solely on mental perspective, ignoring the importance of hard work and (in the case of building wealth) savings and conservative spending patterns. Instead, it suggests that individuals act and think as if they already have what they want. One can only imagine the credit card debt that arises from “believers” who convince themselves of their imaginary wealth.

The Strength of The Secret

Still, there is something compelling in The Secret. It certainly motivates and inspires the reader to take control of (and harness the power of) their own thoughts. It provides a sense of power, the notion that anything is possible if you simply believe in it. After all, the Law of Attraction is the same wisdom that most of the world’s greatest thinkers have preached about for centuries. In the words of Buddha, “All that we are is a result of what we have thought.”

Though The Secret does not necessarily provide a magic answer, it is an inspiring compilation of concepts explained by some very impressive and admirable individuals. It’s a fast read and worth your time, given that you see it for what it is: a fascinating and motivating concept not necessarily founded in concrete science.



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A little extraction from the book

Secret Summaries:

• You get to fill the blackboard of your life with whatever you want.
• The only thing you need to do is feel good now.
• The more you use the power within you, the more power you will draw through you.
• The time to embrace your magnificence is now.
• We are in the midst of a glorious era. As we let go of limiting thoughts, we will experience humanity's true magnificence, in every area of creation.
• Do what you love. If you don't know what brings you joy, ask, "What is my joy?" As you commit to your joy, you will attract an avalanche of joyful things because you are radiating joy.
• Now that you have learned the knowledge of The Secret, what you do with it is up to you. Whatever you choose is right. The power is all yours.

To me, it was more like a psychology book. I didn't even bother to read it completely . May be someday I'll again pick it up and discover The Secret.