2007-04-11 09:11:58 · 20 answers · asked by sam 1 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
The Secret is mostly based on a forgotten 1910 classic - The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace D. Wattles. The book itself is free! Just click here to go get it. http://www.free-sogr.wotsnext.com
As a teacher of The Secret for many years, as well as being a profession psychic, I now recommend The Secret DVD to everyone. http://www.psychic-junkie.com/does-the-secret-really-work.html
And here's a review and 22 lessons learned from The Secret http://www.astralcafe.com/does-the-secret-really-work.htm
2007-04-13 13:33:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is not a slam:
The "Secret" is no secret, just another "discovery" of metaphysical principle, as old as old can be...
Other books that brought out this "secret":
The Secret of The Ages, by Robert Collier (series of books from long ago...later made into one volume); The Science of Mind, by Ernest Holmes; Think and Grow Rich, by Napoleon Hill; As A Man (later as a Woman) Thinketh; The Power of Positive Thinking, by Norman V. Peale...Every so often, someone who presumably has never heard of metaphysics, "discovers" the power of mind. It is neither new, nor a secret. But it is real.
2007-04-12 08:51:49 · answer #2 · answered by Sky in the Grass 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it's a good way for the author to make money.. package up something that's been around for thousands of years, that anyone can run an internet search to find, and then market it as a SECRET so they'll all want to buy it.
2007-04-11 16:16:25 · answer #3 · answered by Kallan 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just saw the movie as people keep bringing it up. Lets say that to me (or the people I know) it is no secret. But generally speaking, I'm very happy the word is getting around.
2007-04-14 01:26:26 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I haven't read it, but I would like to. Positive visualization is the cornerstone of most magickal practices, once you strip all the tools and ritual away. I find that a mind-set of humility while projecting warmth, affection, and acceptance helps my attitude and ideas about the future stay positive and come to pass.
2007-04-11 16:44:17 · answer #5 · answered by St. Toad 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think the principle is based on sound doctrine but I think they are using people's lust for material things as a means to attract people to the message. People love money.
2007-04-11 16:17:58 · answer #6 · answered by MoPleasure4U 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I have been hearing alot about it, but don't know much about it I was thinking about getting the book to check out what it says that is so great
2007-04-11 16:16:55 · answer #7 · answered by micheleh29 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think its a New Age scam, that somehow mainstream media picked up on. Don't we have Oprah to blame for this?
2007-04-11 16:22:02 · answer #8 · answered by pschroeter 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honsetly, I think it is a crock. It's not like it is original. New Age movements have been pushing it for years.
2007-04-11 16:17:25 · answer #9 · answered by Rixie 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Is that the silly law of attraction book?
2007-04-11 16:15:14 · answer #10 · answered by LabGrrl 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋