The Secret Sequel: Is The Secret 2 on the Way?
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
Filed under: The Law of Attraction, The Secret
It is interesting to me to from covnersations that I have had with teachers from The Secret directly that there has not to date been a conversation about the Secret part 2. This rumour is really nothign but a rumour. However, those I have spoken with have spoken very highly of the film The Opus. And many of them are involved in this project. I know that it claims no formal affiliation with The Secret – but as far as I can see it is the only film that is approaching the status of a being a sequel to The Secret. It features secret stars Jack Canfield, Joe Vitale, Marci Shimoff, John demartini, Bob doyle and Morris Goodman as well as many other top people. it should be interesting to see. Any thoughts from anyone about this movie? I noticed on Squidoo that there is a vote for people to share their thoughts on whether or not it will be better than the Secret and 95.4% said Yes. the Opus will be better. Very interesting. Please share your thoughts.
Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice is filled with instances of The Secret principles. Read a short essay that draws parallels between the message of The Secret and the 19th century English novel here http://humanscience.wikia.com/wiki/The_Principles_of_The_Secret_in_Pride_and_Prejudice
I saw the Opus movie and I loved it. I loved it far better than the secret and the moses code. The Opus is definitely the king of personal development films. And the reason why is that it actually has valuable content!!!! I was really pleased and left the room feeling totally inspired to do great things. Or in the words of Joe Vitale “DARE SOMETHING WORTHY.” Go see this movie – you will be pleased!!!
this movie looks interesting… premiering at SXSW in March 2009.
Speakers from The SEED Conference in Chicago will be interviewed by Melissa Pierce, director of the upcoming inspirational movie Life in Perpetual Beta which Peirce promises viewers “an intellectual debate on purpose, passion and authenticity as applied to living life and starting a business in the web 2.0 era, followed by an action plan with advice from recognized leaders”. She is also the featured “co-creative life coach” at the popular lifestyle design social network BigLife.ws http://www.biglife.ws/profile/MelissaPierce
Could this be the sequel to The Secret for intellectuals who can’t stand fluffy science???
The Opus is definitley the strongest film of late to follow the Secret. There are so many people coming out now to pass of these cheap imitation films. (Pass it on, The Compass, even the Moses code in my opinon fell short.) Everyone of these films is trying in someway to call themselves the sequel to the Secret. I think that is just plain crazy. There was only one secret. Leave it at that.
Having said that I think we can safely applaud The Opus for a very good looking film with practical information. Check it out, and check out the others – but for real people, let’s quit trying to create all these secret sequels, and if you’re going to make a movie be original and do it right. Shame on the imitators.
Thank you Jon for the great article & I agree with you 150%. Especially at the onset of this global economic crisis, people will yearn to consume more positive & entertaining content. Imagine if everyone in financial trouble just “Visualized” more money, would they still be in the same situation?
I keep hearing about the Secret 2. I would love for there to be a sequel, honestly. There were some gaps which people pointed out (although I always felt that the essence was enough), and certainly more people wanted to know how to drum up their dream relationship!
For those who want a sequel while they are waiting for the real one, check out What the Bleep Do We Know. It provides some insight into how The Secret actually works from a scientific standpoint.
Law of attraction
Everything that’s coming into your life, you are attracting into your life and it’s attracted to you by virtue of the images you hold in your mind. It’s what you’re thinking
You become what you think about most, you attract what you think about most.
Thoughts become things
This universe is based upon attraction
When we are very positive on our outlook & orientation, we tend to attract positive people and vice versa
The mind is shaping the thing that is being perceived – so choose your thoughts carefully
Your thoughts cause your feelings
Whatever you are feeling is a perfect reflection of what is in the process of becoming
A simple shifting of my emotions, can change my entire day & life
What you focus on with your thought and feeling, is being attracted to you (whether or not it’s what you want)
What you think and what you feel and what manifests is always a match
You create your own universe as you go along
You create your own reality
ASK – in form of thought
AWNSWER – the universe does this step
RECEIVE – bring yourself into alignment with what you want (generate the feeling of already having it)
Don’t delay, don’t second guess, don’t doubt, just act
Take the first step in faith. You don’t have to see the whole staircase, just take the first step
Most people offer the majority of their thought in response to what they are observing, while law of attraction gives them more of what they are observing.
All that we are is the result of what we have thought
Make a gratitude-list of things to be grateful for
Appreciation attracts support
Approach what is, through a different vantage-point
This is not who you are, it’s who you were
Be grateful for what you have to feel good about
Every man knows that if his wife appreciates him for the little things he does, he wants to do more
Concept of gratitude rocks:
Every time you hold this rock, think about something you’re grateful for.. Every morning you get up, take this rock and think of everything you have to be grateful for, put the rock into your pocket and go work. When you get home from work to undress, take this rock out your pocket, and again think of all the things you have to be grateful for.
Visualize – When you visualize, then you materialize
If you’ve been there in the mind, you’ll go there in the body
When you visualize, always & only dwell upon the end result
You need to put yourself into the feeling place of actually having what you want (having it already)
Feel the joy, feel the happiness, no matter how stupid it seems… (how bad do you want change?)
That feeling and that seeing will become an open doorway to the power of the universe
What this power is I cannot say, all I know is that it exists
The “how” is the domain of the universe, it knows the shortest path between you and your dream
Imagination is everything. It is the preview of life’s coming attractions
Decide what you want, believe you could have it, believe you deserve it, believing it’s possible for you. Then every day, close your eyes for several minutes and visualize having what you already want and feeling the feelings of already having it. Come out of that and focus on what you’re grateful for already and really enjoy it. Then go into your day and release it into the universe and trust that the universe knows how to manifest
The secret to money
Whatever the mind of the man can conceive, it can achieve
Every day, close your eyes and visualize your goal as if you already achieved it
When you have inspired thought, you have to trust it and you have to act on it.
Intention: pick your offer from the universes catalog
Focus on prosperity
Relationships
The secret is that we are creators of our universe and every wish that we wish to create, will be fulfilled. Therefore it is very important what you feel and what you think, since that is what becomes reality. Wish your new reality to unfold it. How can you expect any one else to enjoy your company when you don’t enjoy your own company? Do you treat yourself the way you would like other people to treat you? You are the only one that creates your reality.
The secret to the world
What you resist, persists
Focus on what you want, not what you don’t want
When the voice and the vision become more profound and more clear and loud than the opinions on the outside, you’ve mastered your life
I recently saw the film The Opus and I jsut wanted to say that I really enjoyed it and felt it was a great companion piece to The Secret. I am confident that if you enjoyed The secret you will like the story and teachings of the Opus. It comes across as a timeless journey through our commitment to better ourselves. It is a story not only of grasping our personal success, but how we can bless the lives of others by giving back and creating a better world. I give this film my highest regards.
Hi Johann. Wow, that was a long post! Very nice summary of The Secret. Good job!
Jon