The Phenomenon that is “The Secret”
Have you heard of The Secret? If not, then crawl out from under that rock of yours because The Secret has hit the BIG TIME! Just recently Oprah did an entire show dedicated to this phenomenon that is spreading faster that you can say, “The Law of Attraction”. In fact, the response was so huge that she had an encore show the following week which had not been previously scheduled.
The Secret is not a secret anymore. I have been coaching people on the basic principles of the Law of Attraction for years, without necessarily referring to it in those exact terms. Stephen Covey talks about Self-fulfilling Prophecy and the Social Mirror in his best-selling book The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People, both of which have relevance when it comes to the The Secret and the results you create in your life.
Whatever the origins, The Secret is out and many people are seeing a profound impact in their lives. It is sweeping the world and gaining momentum. So, what is The Secret? It is the Law of Attraction, which simply stated is, “Like Attracts Like“. In other words, what you think about becomes manifest in your life. In a sense it is a different way of saying what you “see” is what you “get”. There is great evidence that this is in fact true, physically, mentally, spiritually, emotionally, and even scientifically.
PBS did a very interesting piece about Mirror Neurons some time back that I believe provides some scientific support to this idea of Like Attracts Like, or that what you “see” whether with your physical eyes or your minds eye, is what becomes your reality.
So, put it to the test. As a Success Coach I encourage you to watch the movie The Secret and apply the principle of the Law of Attraction in your life. I encourage you to make a commitment that you will no longer focus on what you DON’T WANT (i.e. “I don’t want financial problems” or “I don’t want a poor relationship with my spouse”) and start focusing on what you are grateful for and what you DO WANT (i.e. “I am grateful for the abundance I have, and I want financial freedom” or “I am grateful for my relationship with my spouse. I want even greater closeness and intimacy in our relationship”). Remember that what ever the picture is in your mind, even if it is a picture of what you DON’T WANT, that is what you will attract.
In the most fundamental sense, when it comes to the Law of Attraction what you “see”, with your minds eye, really is what you ultimately get.
Henry Ford may have had the Law of Attraction in mind when he uttered the words that are this week’s Success Quote:
Whether you think you can, or you think you can’t, you are usually right.
~ Henry Ford, Founder of Ford Motor Company, 1863 - 1947
To your success!
Kip Kint
Success Coach & President
Mission Ignition