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The inter-web has been all abuzz lately with talk of a sequel to The Secret. “The Secret 2” as many people are already calling the follow up, is being kept a bit of a mystery for the time being, but a few sites have been hinting that it’s on the way.

For example, Wikipedia claims the movie is under production right now and will be released spring 2008. But so far, the official Secret web site is making no mention of the Secret sequel. Hmmm…

Several of the teachers from The Secret have also implied (or in some cases confirmed) there will be a sequel, though they have mostly gone quiet on the subject lately, building even greater mystery.

There is no doubt that The Secret has made a huge impact on popular culture, and introduced many people to the philosophies of “implied responsibility,” and “attraction,” which in my mind, can only be a good thing. But the film certainly has its share of detractors too.

It is a bit odd that a film like this can incite so much controversy. 95% of all films released seem to re-hash the same well-worn motifs of victimization, tragedy and powerlessness. And then along comes Rhonda Byrne with a simple message of loving yourself, and believing in your own power, and some people seem to respond with violent emotional outbursts (oh dear)!

It seems that every once on while, some beautiful soul will go out on a limb and say, “Hey, wait a minute; we are all one, and guess what? Our thoughts have power.” And as soon as they do, some group or other will get so offended by this sentiment that they’ll try to squash it immediately. Makes you wonder what they are afraid of…

But as the late-great Bill Hicks once said, “If you’re offended by any of this–you probably deserve to be.” Haha

Personally, I hope there are 50 Secret sequels and 5000 other Law of Attraction videos in the very same vein–the world needs better influences than the same-old mindless horror films and so-called “reality” programs we’re getting now. We DESERVE better.

So I say, bring on The Secret 2, and any film like it. It’s all good.

Namaste,
Jon

Jon Mercer, MA
Personal Development Coach
Advanced Attraction Videos to Attract Wealth
Managing Director, Youniverse LLC

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Seems like every day I receive an email asking my opinion on “The Secret.” Rhonda Byrne’s wildly popular documentary on the Law of Attraction has certainly made waves: Oprah, CNN, Newsweek and many other “heavy hitters” in the media have aired special reports on “The Secret” in the past few months, but the question on so many minds (and maybe even yours) is, does “The Secret” accurately explain The Law of Attraction and how to use it to attract health, wealth and happiness?

As a follower of the Law of Attraction for many years, and a Law of Attraction Coach for the last five, it is my considered opinion that “The Secret” is a great introduction to this philosophy–it doesn’t go nearly far enough in explaining the use of LOA in everyday life, but then again, what can we really expect from a two hour documentary that is aimed at a mass audience?

But for what it is (an introduction), The Secret does an admirable job. It is highly motivational, and I take nothing away from the film at all, especially when you consider the messages of most films released every year. So, despite it’s shortcomings, it’s pretty hard to see The Secret as anything but a success.

Much of the critisicm that has been levelled at”The Secret” has been in regard to what it leaves out: taking ACTION. Many of the emails I receive ask the same question: “Is it true that all I really need to do is ask, believe and receive?” And honestly, the short answer is no.

 ”Inspired Action’ is only briefly mentioned in “The Secret,” mostly by Bob Doyle and Dr. Joe Vitale. Personally I would have liked to have seen much more discussion about the importance of “inspired action” in The Secret, because it is critical to understanding how to use the LOA in your life.

It would certainly be interesting to see the out-takes where Dr Vitale, Bob Doyle, James Ray, Bob Proctor and other teachers from The Secret discuss the importance of taking action. I get the distinct impression that there was some valuable information left on the cutting room floor…

Something for the sequel maybe?

Wishing you ever increasing success and joy,
Jon Mercer, MA

www.attractanything.com

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