The Secret Of The Secret
The Secret Of The Secret
“Start by doing what is necessary. Then do what is possible, and soon you will be doing what is impossible.” - St. Francis of AssisiEver heard of “The Secret”?
Unless you have been off exploring remote wilderness somewhere for the past couple of years, you know what I’m referring to. Yes, that Secret. The movie, the books, the audio download, the coaching lessons… you name it, it’s out there and it’s all about imparting this “secret” onto you.
To make sure we are all on the same page here, let me briefly summarize. The Secret promotes the whole idea that visualization, affirmation, and your thoughts will either attract or repulse wealth. You are making your own reality. Whatever you are living now, good or bad, you attracted it to you.
Visualizations & Affirmations
Alright, full disclosure: I have seen “The Secret” twice and found it exhilarating. Let me also put out that I do believe in the Laws of the Universe, of which the Law of Attraction is but one aspect; in visualizations and affirmations; in energy work and modalities, which I use myself; and that your thoughts greatly influence your life and your current reality -all facts reflected in my articles.
However, one aspect not emphasized enough in this whole Secret movement is ACTION. The movie basically suggests that writing and saying your daily affirmations and visualizing yourself in a big mansion somewhere will literally drop fortune in your lap. Hmmm…
The success of The Secret phenomenon is the result of an incredibly effective marketing campaign, an astute understanding of psychology and human cravings, and the subtle underlying possibility of “making it big” overnight -or at least with minimum effort.
Did Someone Say “Work”!?!
What is the secret of The Secret? Every “over night” success story has years of sweat equity and foundation building behind it.
I can tell you from personal experience that the only thing that has ever brought concrete results is “doing” or “action.” Come up with a plan and get to work (more on that in later article).
I truly believe, while embracing new awareness of the workings of our universe, along with the very real tangibility of our thought energy, we must remember that good old fashion work is also necessary to get anything accomplished.
Being able to set goals, break them down in detailed plans, and then implementing the necessary steps to make those goals a reality will go a long way.
Let’s start this 2008 year on the right foot and make it happen.
Don’t dream of visiting the stars and then sit back on your couch expecting the rocket to land at your feet. Visualize, manifest, yes, by all means… AND, get the plan for that rocket and start building. When the time comes, you’ll be ready to put on your pilote hat.
Set the goal. Write out the plan. Get moving.
The quote at the beginning of this article? It’s affixed on the wall above my computer screen. My books, my website River by Night, and this new personal site are a direct result of that quote.
There is another quote, equally treasured and equally responsible for keeping me on track, right above this first one. Here it is:
“Perseverance is not a long race; it is one small race after another.” - Walter ElliottGo for it. Happy New Year!
