The Secret
I think the Secret is pretty fascinating. I noticed from the start that it was very well done. It artfully combines computer graphics with narration to make it's point.
I also am really impressed by the viral marketing techniques they used. I heard about this movie from about 6 people in three different circles. I have never seen an advertisement, ad or even gotten an e-mail. Just pure word of mouth, telling me to view it on-line. This is a new and very good way to promote a documentary.
Now as to the point. The movie makes the claim that you have caused drawn everything you experience into your life. It then goes on to tell you how to think positive thoughts about what you want in your life. The makers then GUARANTEE, you will get it.
Think of $100,000 dollars and it will come to you.
So the secret is to ask the universe and you will recieve. They then go through how to apply the Secret to your money, life, job, relationships and health.
I like the idea. I may not believe that you are 100% in charge of all you experience and that you could visualize anything and have it come your way. But I do believe there is a great deal of power in picturing what you want and moving towards it.
There is one point where they compare moving through life like having your headlights on at night. You may only see a few hundred feet ahead but you can drive hundreds of miles seeing only 200 feet at a time. I truly agree with this concept. When you are trying to reach a goal, go for it. Don't worry about how you will get there, just focus with single minded attention. You will reach it.
Another point I agree with is the idea that you should focus on what you want, and try not to focus on what you don't want. I realized that I think frequently about my "lifelong struggle with weight". What am I bringing on myself? How am I seeing myself?
A better way to think of it is "I am heading towards a healthy, slim and fit body" and better yet "I AM healthy, fit and strong" Out of this belief I will eat better, exercise more and avoid unhealthy habbits that are adopted only by people who struggle with weight issues. That's not me anymore. I am healthy fit and strong.
I also decided to focus on a goal of $500,000 in funding for the Zero Waste Network. So watch here and see if it happens.
My only complaint is the sloppy science. For instance, one person says "It has been scientifically proven that positive thoughts radiate 10 times stronger than negative thoughts"....RUBBISH. The movie is not, and should never be seen as a scientific movie. But as a philosophical and inpirational framework it is quite good.
I also am really impressed by the viral marketing techniques they used. I heard about this movie from about 6 people in three different circles. I have never seen an advertisement, ad or even gotten an e-mail. Just pure word of mouth, telling me to view it on-line. This is a new and very good way to promote a documentary.
Now as to the point. The movie makes the claim that you have caused drawn everything you experience into your life. It then goes on to tell you how to think positive thoughts about what you want in your life. The makers then GUARANTEE, you will get it.
Think of $100,000 dollars and it will come to you.
So the secret is to ask the universe and you will recieve. They then go through how to apply the Secret to your money, life, job, relationships and health.
I like the idea. I may not believe that you are 100% in charge of all you experience and that you could visualize anything and have it come your way. But I do believe there is a great deal of power in picturing what you want and moving towards it.
There is one point where they compare moving through life like having your headlights on at night. You may only see a few hundred feet ahead but you can drive hundreds of miles seeing only 200 feet at a time. I truly agree with this concept. When you are trying to reach a goal, go for it. Don't worry about how you will get there, just focus with single minded attention. You will reach it.
Another point I agree with is the idea that you should focus on what you want, and try not to focus on what you don't want. I realized that I think frequently about my "lifelong struggle with weight". What am I bringing on myself? How am I seeing myself?
A better way to think of it is "I am heading towards a healthy, slim and fit body" and better yet "I AM healthy, fit and strong" Out of this belief I will eat better, exercise more and avoid unhealthy habbits that are adopted only by people who struggle with weight issues. That's not me anymore. I am healthy fit and strong.
I also decided to focus on a goal of $500,000 in funding for the Zero Waste Network. So watch here and see if it happens.
My only complaint is the sloppy science. For instance, one person says "It has been scientifically proven that positive thoughts radiate 10 times stronger than negative thoughts"....RUBBISH. The movie is not, and should never be seen as a scientific movie. But as a philosophical and inpirational framework it is quite good.
posted by Thomas Vinson at 9:26 PM
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