The person who wrote that book has a new book out called 'The Power' I think.
What I remember from the movie/book (saw movie, read book) is a scene from the movie where someone wished for checks to come in the mail instead of bills, then all of a sudden they got checks in the mail.
I don't think it is as easy as that. I mean, I wish I was a handsome guy married to a caring wife whom I loved with all my heart, but reality is that none of that has come true.
I guess it is good to be positive in life, I personally have troubles doing that. Where everyone's life could be better, it could also be worse.
The Secret was an enjoyable movie and the book was a fun read (I think, as I know I read it, and I get bored fast).
Wishnomore, I wish I knew the real 'secret'. Maybe someone in the forums has it?
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Originally Posted by wishnomore
Anyone else watch this movie or read the book?
I just finished the movie and while majority of whats in it is already what I've been practicing preaching - some of it sounds like mumbo jumbo - energy fields, vibrations, just wishing for what you want, etc.
But in truth, it make sense to me. Positive psychology is such a big deal. And if you spin it towards just being more positive, positive thinking, knowing what you want, wishing and keeping on track of your dreams, then it begins to make sense.
So some of the things I jotted down as I was watching, I thought might help out some of you too or atleast might be fun to do here.
A list of what you "want"
A list of what you are "grateful" for
A list of the people you care about and the things about them you love/like - not dislike
It's about training your brain to think about what you are happy with, what you want, and are grateful for already, rather than what you don't like, hate, are upset and angry with. Teaching yourself to have happier, positive emotions rather than negative ones.
And basically if you think about positive things enough, feel what it would be like, and make actions towards making it happen - they will?
Which is a formula I've already seen: thoughts + feelings --> actions/behaviors
I also liked the idea of making a collage of all the things you want in life and want to make happen. So what do you think about being more optimistic rather than pessimistic, glass half full than half empty? Those people we always see that life just seems so EASY for, is this their secret?
**hugs*** missed you all - hope you had happy holidays and a new year to come!
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