The Secret - Taking Charge of Life
The idea behind The Secret is nothing new, but it is taking control of the world like never before. People are starting to listen, and seeking new ways to change their life and attract joy, happiness, wealth, prosperity and freedom.
Foundation for the Secret
The "secret" as told by Rhonda Byrne, is basically the "law of attraction" meaning like attracts like. If you want to attract greater wealth and happiness in your life, then you have to act like a wealthy and happy person.
In doing so, you are more likely to attract people that can help you realize your goals and dreams. Oprah Winfrey is one of many devoted followers of this new, life-changing guide. Other authors that attempt to reveal tools provided by the secret include Dr. Wayne Dyer, who speaks on the laws of manifestation.
The idea behind manifestation is that you can literally manifest what you want through your thoughts and actions. Your thoughts create your reality. If you retain a positive outlook, you send positive energy into the universe, and the universe responds accordingly, by providing you what you need.
Does it work? Millions of people swear by it. The popularity of "The Secret" is due in part to the mass marketing, but also the belief by so many people that they can change their life. There are countless testimonials from people that use the "law of attraction" daily. Most respond it has changed their lives for the better.
The Secret and Depression
Let's use the example of the law of attraction to decide whether it may help combat depression. Many researchers believe that positive thoughts breed positive emotions. The more often you view life in a positive manner, the more likely you are to feel better, and attract positive people around you.
We all have a choice. Even in the throws of major depression, when you feel hopeless, if someone reaches out you have a chance to get help. You have an opportunity to surround yourself with people that want to help you.
One way to do this is through support groups and through psychotherapy. A trained therapist can teach you ways to rethink old habits, and help you create a list of positive affirmations.
Affirmations are positive statements you can make daily, ones that will change the way you feel about your life, your body, and your ability to create the life you want when you want to.
What is the real message the author attempts to send? The interpretations vary, but most people agree the message is if you want to feel happy, and then surround yourself with happy people. If you want to remain thin, then surround yourself with fit people. If you concentrate on how poor you are, then you will probably stay poor. Now, let's look at this sentiment from an opposing view. If you concentrate on becoming wealthy and surround yourself with those that have abundance, you are much more likely to attract these in your own life.
While many believe the idea is more myth and mythology than concrete science, there is probably no harm in giving it a try. At the very least, you may find you meet a few people and find support, support you need to grow, flourish and be all that you really deserve to be.