The Great Paradox of "The Secret" Controversy

It's a true Paradox.

And it's a hilarious one.

Kind of a paradox within a paradox.

But, on another level, it's a sad paradox.

It's the paradox regarding the blockbuster
hit DVD movie, The Secret.

It's the paradox over all the controversy
about the movie:

Is The Law of Attraction real?

Can your thoughts really affect your destiny?

Can the difference between thinking negative
or positive thoughts really change the
outcome of your challenges?

Your desires?

Your goals?

Your life?

Is it possible to think purely positive
thoughts all the time?

If you have a negative thought, does it
totally destroy all the effects of all your
positive thoughts?

Are positive thoughts all that's necessary to
manifest your dreams?

Are positive thoughts more important than
positive action?

Sheesh!

We humans have a way of complicating things, don't we?!?!?

The Secret was an extraordinary movie that, with stunning power,
brought to light the primacy of what every inspirational speaker
and writer has talked about for generations.

If you look back upon my newsletters for the last 6 years, you
will see that ultimately everything I wrote you about had to do
with taking a potentially negative circumstance or thought
pattern - overcoming your adversities, transforming your grief
into grace, etc. - and reframing it in such a way as to show you
the hidden gifts, strengths and wealth to be had when looking at
these same challenges in a different light.

In my own style, via my own life, via the vessel of my own
experiences and soul, this is what I was writing to you about,

and what every other inspirational writer . . . 

and speaker . . .

and angel . . .

and inner voice inside of your heart has been communicating.

Something ancient.

That yes, His Will will be done.

That yes, "You Can."

"You Can" overcome your greatest challenges.

"You Can" discover your meaning and Life Purpose.

"You Can" achieve your dreams.

"You Can" realize your Life Vision.

All these messages are a form of activating The Law of
Attraction, n'est pas?

So, when a brilliant movie finally comes along that encapsulates
this message into a beautiful, unforgettable and potentially
life-altering package that strikes a collective nerve with
lightening bolt speed across the world, don't you have to ask
yourself:

          Why all the fuss?

          Why all the controversy?

Which leads to my question:

          What's The Great Paradox about this controversy?

It's extraordinarily important for you to see what this paradox
is, my friend.

This Great Paradox over the controversy about The Secret contains
as many lessons as the movie does itself.

Once perceiving this paradox, and crystallizing its lessons in
your spirit, you will see how this same paradox may be preventing
you from engaging The Law of Attraction in your own life . . .

And attracting in all the success, love and wealth The Law of
Attraction promises.

So . . .

          What is that paradox?

It's sitting there right in front of your eyes!

          Can you see it???

If you're among the first 3 to guess what The Great Paradox
is on my blog at http://wealthysoulblog.com , I will reimburse
you the $20 fee it costs for you to be on the upcoming April 5th
call with James Ray, star of The Secret.

          (The call will be hosted by my colleagues
          from ConsciousOne. They hosted the fantastic
          live Question and Answer session with James a
          few weeks ago. Many of you were on that call
          and had the chance to ask James Ray questions
          yourself.

          Limited tickets for the upcoming April 5th
          call (next Thursday) are available. And these
          tickets will be sold out by the time of the
          call. You can register for the call now at:

          http://wealthysoul.info/AskJamesRay

And, if you're the FIRST person to guess what The Great Paradox
is, I'll give you a f'ree 20 - 40 minute coaching session with me
regarding using the Law of Attraction in your own life. I'll
personally help you take your next leap toward your dreams and
towards triumphing over your own challenges.

So, what's The Great Paradox I'm talking about regarding all the
controversy over The Secret? Share what you believe that paradox
is in the comments section below.

Big simple hug (with no paradoxes!)
Michael

        ***    
               The funny thing about this paradox
               is that it's SO obvious! But, I bet
               ya, 99.9% of people don't see it!

               Do you, my friend?

               Be one of the first 3
               to identify it and, as stated,
               I'll reimburse you the $20 it
               costs to be on the call with James
               Ray. And if you're the FIRST
               person to guess it, I'll give you
               the F'ree 20 - 40 minute coaching
               session with me.

               Describe what that Great Paradox
               is right now below.

               Then, hurry and register for the April 5th
               teleconference call with James Ray before
               they sell out: 

               http://wealthysoul.info/AskJamesRay

*

Comments

[Dr. Chris Mazzuchin]

the ultimate paradox is that if you cannot understand the law of attraction or think it is a hoax, that is because you resonate at the same level that believes in hoaxes, hostile worlds, hateful people and all the like. Once you resonate at an open minded,helpful, loving, energy level, then the law of attraction or 'the secret' becomes more believable, accessible and more improtantly, understandable.
In summary, you are your thoughts!!!

[Lisa]

If the Secret/Law of Attraction is so simple & available how come most of us aren't using/generating it in our lives.

[John Pierre Quesnel]

The paradoxe is that it will only work for others if you think it doesn't work for you.

JP

[Catherine Brown]

I think the great paradox is in the name itself, THE SECRET! It's no secret, it's been about for ages.

[Kingsley]

The Paradox is that whilst the Law of Attraction is portrayed as a secret handed down to the few the reality is that we all use and employ it every day without realizing - so it is not a secret. The "secret" component is recognizing it (as an integral part of our lives and its power).

[Otto Collins]

Hi Michael--

I don't know if this is the paradox you're eluding to but... It's going to be impossible for someone who is focused on bringing negativity to something positive to get something positive from it in their life experience.

Without even realizing it, what people are doing who are choosing to focus on any "negativity" they have come up surrounding the movie The Secret is that they are continuing to focus on the negativity. It's been my experience that whatever you place your attention on seems to get done in life.

So, this is a long-winded way of saying that I believe that the paradox you're referring to is that by focusing on the negative aspects of The Secret (or anything else) you'll get more negativity. The strange thing is that this is what most people say they don't want and they attract more of what they don't want because that's where their attention is placed.

Just my thoughts

Otto Collins

[Kaye Palenchar]

There is conscious and unconscious intent. Since our un and subconscious is 90% of what's going on with us, we must find a way to modify the signal we're sending from that system. Since it is unconscious,it's very difficult to find and change. I've found The Healing Codes to be effective. Look at thehealingcodes.com for this amazing process

[Barbara Bradbury]

The paradox is being left knowing the "what" - that you CAN - but not knowing the "how". Therefore, the question is - "So what do I do now?" i.e.what is the secret about the secret?!

[Bonnie Santaniello]

It can't be that easy, are you telling me that I am the creator of my own experiences, even the car accident. That is the paradox, you created the car accident. This is all about being accountable. What a bright and new fresh day it will be when you become accountable. Life is easy, and time is on your side, take a leap of faith, become that which you think. PICK GOOD THOUGHTS

[Elena Bogatyreva]

Hi Michael!

Thank you so much for the question.

I believe that the paradox is about the difference between our knowledge and our way of life.

We know the Law and we even believe in it, but we act as if we know nothing about it.

To make the Law work we have to act, think and feel according to the Law every moment of our life.

The best regards,
Elena Bogatyreva

[MOTLC]

It seems to me that the paradox in all this controversy is that the nay-sayers are living proof of the truth of the Law of Attraction. Their negativity towards it, and I dare say toward many other things in their lives, ensures they get the negative outcomes that confirm their assertion that positive thinking and positive vibes cannot generate positive results. So their negative thinking and negative vibes ensure they get negative outcomes, even as they deny the Law of Attraction. Quite funny really, in a tragic kind of way...

[Becky]

The Law of Attraction "works" whether you "believe" in it or not.... just like the law of gravity "works" whether you "believe" in it or not!

[Clifford]

Hi Michael.

The paradox is that 'The Secret' is not a secret.

[Connie Martin]

The great paradox is recognizing that the "Law of Attraction" works for the postitive and negative - The Universe always says "YES" - if you really want to know how you "think about life" just look at your life, it is a direct reflection of your thoughts and actions. It is done unto you AS you believe!

[carole ann s]

The paradox lies in the very name of the law of attraction. It is not a secret. By advertising and explaining it it becomes an obvious fact. It is working without our agreement to it and works in the open. It is not being hidden from our eyes - it is there in plain sight for those to see, who have the eyes to see. By naming it a secret it grabs our attention and attraction and then starts working in the open.

[Jack Burke]

I will posiively think it will be fine although it appears so hopeless.

[Michele]

HI Michael,
The Great Paradox is... The Law of Attraction ALWAYS works ... it is a state of isness ... a person who believes in The Law of Attraction sees it working in life and the person who doesn't believe in it won't realize it is working but in actuality it is working for it is bringing to that person what he/she is focusing on.. 'it not working'. The Law of Attraction is always working no matter what a person believes for it brings to us the manifestation of our beliefs and what we focus our energy toward.
Michele

[anne]

The paradox is that whatever you think will come true, so people who are questioning if it works, or have a controversy surrounding it, will get just that! doubt and controversy in their life, and that is what the secret will bring them. My brother asked me, is it working in your life? and I said, yes! if I am feeling and thinking in skepticism and doubt, that is what I attract. It works everytime, without exception.

[Jim Doering]

I believe that the paradox is that if you focus entirely on attracting something positive it can prevent it from manifesting in your life. You have to believe, to the point of it being a matter of complete faith that it will manifest, and then let it go and let God (or the Universe, or whatever you choose to call the creator) do the rest.

[anne]

The paradox is that whatever you think will come true, so people who are questioning if it works, or have a controversy surrounding it, will get just that! doubt and controversy in their life, and that is what the secret will bring them. My brother asked me, is it working in your life? and I said, yes! if I am feeling and thinking in skepticism and doubt, that is what I attract. It works everytime, without exception.

[Dragon Dancer]

I was once told that "your questions define you"

When you focus on questioning the validity of The Secret you go down a path to prove it wrong (even if you 'wish' it were that simple)...and it will be exactly the hoax you think it probably is and you will see and attract everything you need to prove it.

[Kim Shepard]

The paradox is that it works either positively or negatively in your life depending on your thoughts, whether you are aware of it or not!

[Angelo]

The paradox is this...The Secret ain't a Secret! Its been around since the beginning of man.
Thoughts influence actions. Actions influence results. Whatever you choose to focus on and act on you get.

[Elizabeth]

by focusing attention/energy on questions concerning whether or not "the secret" "works," we, because it does "work," through our attention, magnify and multiply doubt.

[Patti]

The paradox is that the title "The Secret" contradicts itself. Therefore, meaning its no secret at all.

[Patti]

The paradox is that the title "The Secret" contradicts itself. Therefore, meaning its no secret at all.

[Jennie]

The Law of Attraction states that what you want, you will attract to yourself whether positive or negative. The paradox is that what you desire is already there.

[Tyler Baxter]

I believe the paradox is that the very same principles that chose to conceal the secret are very much the same principles that are creating the doubt and dissention for the masses now that is has been revealed. The Secret was deliberately hidden so that only a chosen few would benefit from the knowledge, while leaving others for chance and happenstance. However, now that it has been brought out in the open these elements are at work to keep us confused and in doubt about the validity of these principles, by weakening our belief and creating more doubt and turmoil.

[Derek]

I suppose the truth of "The Law of Attraction", also means that if you constantly feed your mind
with 'Lack' or 'Want', ie if you focus on the things you don't want, the paradox is - that is precisely what you'll get - The Law of Attraction in action!

[Marcia Jones]

I think the paradox of The Secret is that "the secret" works whether you believe it works for you or not. If you believe it doesn't work it obeys your belief and (to paraphrase Ernest Holmes and Science of Mind who has been teaching this since about 1924) "works by not working."
BTW - Holmes also said in his book that he had discovered nothing new. He simply had studied all the great wisdom teachings of the ages and tried to find the "golden thread of truth" running throughout all the teachings and tried to present the information in a way that the Western (left brained/linear) mind could understand.

[Paul Klyne]

Hi Michael,

Thank you for your consistence and persistence. The paradox in The Secret is that it isn't a secret. Even back to bible times we have been taught "what you think about is what you get." James 1 vs 13 talks about desires (thoughts)becoming fertile and giving birth to sin. In that example "what you think about is what you get", so the principal applies in a positive sence as well.

[Peter Lumseyfai]

To put it simply, The Great Paradox is this:- "The Secret is no secret."

[Neil]

The paradox is that most of us, when thinking about what we want, do so because we don't have it at this time. The FEELING we have is that of the LACK of what we want rather than of actually having it. It's the FEELING that the Universe matches, not the thought.

[Anthony]

The paradox is: -

The fear that it might be true...

[Loraine]

A feeling for what can be rather than what must be. Working in this way, I may not know my destination until I arrive, but I'm happier when I get there.

[revgerry]

The paradox is that in imagining "positive" and "negative" thought there is a polarity or separation or judgment which must be healed to experience the highest good. All that is ever needed comes automatically in conscious union with the Source of Life.

[Renee]

The parardox is belief. Whether you believe you can, or believe you can't, either way you're right!

[David Atkinson]

The paradox is that there is no secret. Jesus said I have not given you the spirit of fear but of power,love and a sound mind.

[Jana Durall]

The Secret behind " The Secret" or the Truth behind " The Secret"
Is that all revelation and thought were and are originated and inspired by God...In the Bible you will find scripture that God inspired that taught us from the beginning of time these truths...As a man thinketh in his heart so is he...Beloved think on these things...Whatsoever is pure , whatsoever is lovely , whatsoever is of good report...Job said the very thing he feared came upon him...Believe and you shall receive...works for the good and the bad...I think that what people need to know is the missing link that makes any of it all matter and that gaining the world and not giving credit to whom credit is due, is a tragey, all credit goes to the One, THe Great " I AM"...the creator almighty God...and by not recognizing the relationship that is missing in having a saviour , a helper, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost...you have gained the world and will lose your soul...and all that you have gained you will lose when you die...Seek the eternal and learn the promises...They are for good and not evil, plans to prosper and not harm you...to all those who believe...in their heart and confess with their mouth...those whom are called according to God's purpose...All things do work for good...Read the BOOK...the only book that will give you true wisdom , insight, peace... and TRUTH.....The Word...The Bible, the inspired word of God...

[Jana Durall]

The Secret behind " The Secret" or the Truth behind " The Secret"
Is that all revelation and thought were and are originated and inspired by God...In the Bible you will find scripture that God inspired that taught us from the beginning of time these truths...As a man thinketh in his heart so is he...Beloved think on these things...Whatsoever is pure , whatsoever is lovely , whatsoever is of good report...Job said the very thing he feared came upon him...Believe and you shall receive...works for the good and the bad...I think that what people need to know is the missing link that makes any of it all matter and that gaining the world and not giving credit to whom credit is due, is a tragey, all credit goes to the One, THe Great " I AM"...the creator almighty God...and by not recognizing the relationship that is missing in having a saviour , a helper, Jesus Christ, and the Holy Ghost...you have gained the world and will lose your soul...and all that you have gained you will lose when you die...Seek the eternal and learn the promises...They are for good and not evil, plans to prosper and not harm you...to all those who believe...in their heart and confess with their mouth...those whom are called according to God's purpose...All things do work for good...Read the BOOK...the only book that will give you true wisdom , insight, peace... and TRUTH.....The Word...The Bible, the inspired word of God...

[Sharon (Fearless Reader) Iezzi]

Hi y'all!

Did you know that Rhonda Byrne
first learned about the 'Secret'
from an old book entitled
"The Science of Getting Rich"
by Wallace Wattles, and that
the Law of Attraction isn't
even mentioned there?

But something else is...something
CERTAIN-ly, VITAL-ly important,
and it's this particular 'something'
that set Rhonda off on her quest to
share this ancient 'secret' she
discovered with the world.

It's the STUFF that dreams
(including Rhonda's) are made
of ... 'Secret' indeed!

'Paradox' indeed!

Or was that:
Pair o' docks?

http://www.subto.us/paradox-docks.gif

or

Pair o' docs?

http://www.subto.us/paradox-docs.gif

Anyway, you get the 'picture.'
(Smilin' at 'ya!)

Like attracts like.

Controversy attracts controversy.

Simplicity attracts simplicity.

And one good challenge deserves
(attracts) another.

Where's the best place to hide
the great secret of life?

Why, in plain sight, of course.

You've got a great discussion
going, Michael!

Warmly and Positive-ly Yours,

Sharon (Fearless Reader) Iezzi
http://www.fearless-reader.com

P.S.: If any of you haven't yet
read The Science of Getting Rich,
you can download it FREE here:

http://science-of-getting-rich.cjb.net

[David Lerner]

The paradox is illustrated in the instruction: "Don't think of a pink elephant". If people try to avoid negative thoughts, that is where their attention will go.

[David Atkinson]

The paradox is that there is no secret and this LOA has always been available to all.

[David Atkinson]

The paradox is that there is no secret and this LOA has always been available to all.

[Mi]

The paradox is that you are already one with whatever you are seeking to attract. The Law of Attraction is a misnomer. It's more like a Law of Attention, realized.

[Donna Zaiser]

The great paradox is you. You can be your own worst enemy by letting others influence your actions and thoughts. By keeping a positive focus on you, your dreams, and goals, then and only then will you know the power of "THE SECRET".

[Karen]

The Paradox is that: You can't have something until you don't want it anymore.

[K. Kane]

The great paradox is that the Law of Attraction works whether you believe in it or not.

[Mac Skanes]

Hi Michael.. As usual, you do posse some interesting points to ponder. The great paradox as I see it is that our greatest growth comes from your greatest challenges in our life's. This is not a secret as much as it's something that we have forgotten, we were created to have all the joy and abundance that we could want or need. It's more an act of re-membrane than positive thoughts. Mac Skanes

[Lori Rosa]

It is my thought that the ultimate paradox (that which seems to say two opposite things)is that, "Our" positive thoughts are given the credit (accurately) for what affects our destiny and influences The Law of Attraction -However, The Creator is actually emanating through us as His Will of our purpose.