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