I’m in on the Secret…
Posted by Jennifer on 15 Jul 2011 | Tagged as: Inspiration, Tips
I’ve always been intrigued by the unexplained, the invisible, the magic forces of the universe…Since I was young, I could see my signature “Piscean” traits come alive. Some of my fondest childhood memories (and adult memories) include laying outside beneath the dark twinkling sky, in awe of the vast mysterious magical universe we live in. I was fascinated by “ghost stories”, horoscopes, psychic phenomena, heaven, higher power, karma, telepathy, out of body travel, near death experiences…and so many other similar topics. I still am fascinated by all of it and still find my head in the clouds on a regular basis (in a good way most of the time). Last time I visited Barnes and Noble, I was surprised at the significant dent I have made in the metaphysical book section. When I do shop for books, I often select a handful at a time, being very indecisive, so unable to pick just one.
So of course I was on board to get a copy of the book titled, “The Secret” after so many others made such a fuss about it. Of course The Secret tailed many other books that had already revealed this same secret, but nonetheless it was a good read. It may not have had a big impact on me because I had already read many others that had revealed much of the information. This was several years ago when the book was first published, which I think was in 2006. My subtle interest in the book is probably why I didn’t jump at the movie when it was released…I figured I already read the book and I already knew the secret…
Over the years, l’ve learned that I need to feed my spiritual side frequently, to nurture and grow it. I often do that through reading. I need reminders regularly, because knowing this secret or any others, isn’t enough. Just because I know the secret does not mean I practice it as often as I should and want to, and it certainly doesn’t mean I’ve mastered it. Reading is one of the activities that keeps my soul alive, awake, and aware. It helps me remember.
Recently I was browsing through inspiring videos on youtube and came across a trailer for The Secret, the movie. I know it has been out for several years, but I hadn’t watched it, and it seemed exciting. I recognized several of the commentators on the movie, and the visuals were captivating, as well as “the story” behind this secret. I ordered the movie. It was well worth it.
My husband shares my sense of wonder and awe at the universe around us and how it all works. He too loves learning and exploring. It’s been a real joy to be married to someone excited to share in the wonder, the exploration, and the learning in life. He is not an avid book reader. He loves information, and loves to learn, but most of his reading material is web based. I often share sections of my books with him…the best sections. So, when we received The Secret on DVD, he was all for watching it. The result – pure excitement and anticipation about focusing application of this secret into our lives. I know – years after it’s release, it’s old news. But with each book with the same “old” idea, with every read and every inspirational movie…I am renewed. My efforts are renewed. My appreciation for life is renewed. My commitment to be as good as I can be is renewed. My excitement is renewed. It was a beautiful thing to watch The Secret with my husband. It’s a beautiful thing that my oldest daughters will benefit from watching the movie as well. I highly recommend picking up the movie if you haven’t seen it…and if you already have it, maybe dig it out and watch it again! Understanding our power to create, and then making the effort and commitment to harness that power for good…is life changing after all.
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I agree, the book The Secret was not any big secret, it had been shared in many other places in many ways. I too grew up with that sense of wonder and excitement about all the unknown things. Everything seemed so big and I was interested in it all. Over the years my husband and I collected many books, like you often a pile on many different topics. It got the point though where it all started to blur, for me it lost it’s wonder. In part I think because I started to meet the writers of them, started to see the lives of people who believed those things and suddenly nothing seemed to sparkle as bright. Higher power didn’t call me. However science did, it still held wonder for me. I got to hear a lecture at the most perfect time about how we are little specs in this universe, it when from the smallest of known particles to this huge picture of a universe. It talked about time and space in a way that made me feel so tiny, so insignificant, it made our world seem so tiny and unimportant. Suddenly all my worry, all the things going on on seemed ok. The world spun before me, it will after me, things will move on as they have long after this world is just space dust falling back into stars. It was comforting, oddly so in a way nothing else had been or has been since. So I gave up all the spiritual books, and now live off of documentaries and such. LOL Not sure why I shared all this actually. LOL I think my point was that it is the wonder, that spark that we crave. I am glad you remember to follow yours even if it reminds you of the same secret over and over.
Thanks for sharing. For me, I like to be reminded of a larger picture because it helps me keep “worries” in check and to remain in appreciation and love. The very fact that I’m here on this tiny globe, stuck to it by the power of gravity, like a tiny flea as it spins, while hurdling through a space, dodging asteroids – is amazing. I like to also remember how my very thoughts and attitude ripple outward from me, touching everything and everyone around me. I can’t necessarily say that my exploration leads me to the same secret over and over, but I can say that there is much to be said for practicing that secret because it covers so much, that law of attraction, attitude, perception, expectation, belief. If I can teach my children that they hold the key to their happiness…that they can produce positive uplifting ripples out into the world – then I will be happy I’ve done that part of my job as mom. I am fascinated by science and fascinated by spirit both…and I think that we’re just beginning to touch on how connected they are. I can’t imagine I’ll ever not be in awe, or that my thirst for sharing in that with others will ever be quenched. I love reading books that motivate and inspire, or about another’s amazing experience, or books that bridge science and spirit (The Biology of Belief was fantastic written by a molecular biologist). How can we be so small and insignificant, yet so powerful… thanks for reading and sharing!