My Thoughts On "The Secret"

The first time I heard about the Secret at the Oprah Show I wanted to go right into it. I bought the book and I like the affirmations, thoughts and quotes in it. Then I read the "The Science of Getting Rich". Before I did all of this I prayed to Jesus and asked for guidance and asked for forgiveness if I am unintentionally offending him.

I like the "The Science of Getting Rich", Mr. Wattles is a believer and a Christian. I have also read the "Think and Grow Rich", and I think the book is alright as well.
These books will entail you to read several times to be able to embibe them.

Then I got hold of the DVD copy of the secret, I was quite turned off by the drama. Though I did try to follow the lessons of the Secret, I was afraid because of the thought of attracting bad things happenning to me by my way of thinking. Then I look at the websites of the other "teachers" and they all say the same things. I was loaded with lots of teachings from them.

I SHOULD FEEL ALL EXCITED AND GOOD BUT I WAS NOT FULLY HAPPY ABOUT IT AND I FEEL THAT SOMETHING IS WRONG.

One thing that is not clear to me is the personal faith and belief of the teachers. While I was trying to follow the teachings I don't think I am getting closer to Jesus but instead I'm relying more what the "Universe" can do for me. There might be some truth to what the "teachers" are saying but I am not comfortable at all. I feel like I'm offending my God.

THIS IS WHAT I PERSONALLY LEARNED IN THIS EXPERIENCE.

I think THE SECRET is a perversion of "THE SCIENCE OF GETTING RICH" and the other old motivational books. When I was watching OPRAH one of the teachers said..."call IT anything you want...GOD, UNIVERSE...". I will not and can not equate GOD to his creations for one. Also, in the book of "THE SECRET" it is though, Jesus is just one og the gurus or teachers. He is just quoted there like Buddha and the other great men of history. I don't like it also when you use the "Genie".

If everyone is more conscious of asking and believing and feel the receiving from the universe...is that like praying? I don't know. I'm also questioning the spirituality of the teachers. I guess they do not want to be specific in their religion and belief because they want to be able to relay their teachings to everyone regardless of religion. They want to be able to relate to anyone whatever their beliefs are.

I'm not a good Christian and Catholic, I don't even go to church regularly. I don't also read the bible regularly and I still have a lot to learn as a christian. But I do pray to Jesus. And if there is anything I do not want to do is to offend my Lord. I maybe a sinner, but swaying away from Jesus and doing things that will keep me away from praying to Him is not OK with me. I still fear the Lord and love Him at the same time. I surely do not want to offend my Jesus and my God by equating Him to the Universe which he just created. If it is a thinking Universe, then let be it. But you do not focus getting what you want by asking the Universe.

I may not get everything I want in life but I will not give up my faith in Jesus.

Though one good thing is that I've learned how I should apply Jesus's teachings on seeking, believing and receiving.

The positive affirmations, GRATITUDE and dwelling on good thoughts are those which I appreciate about the book. I would rather stick to "The Science Of Getting Rich" because it does not sway you away too far. It's not as simple as The Secret, but the instructions are much more contained to its point.

(A copy of "The Science Of Getting Rich" ebook is at my www.simplejoyance.110mb.com)

FOR MY DAUGHTER KRYSTA
Please my daughter, be wary with what you read. It's OK to read and be curious with a lot things and issues. Be very careful when it comes with other people's teachings in life. Get to know what kind of a person is speaking or the author of the book. Learn whatever good is in there but discard everything if you know that it will lead you away from Jesus. Do not let anyone equate Jesus to anyone else or to whatever, he must always be venerated. He is the only GOD and only to HIM we should turn to.

I remember reading another book recommended by a friend. It's the "Celestial Prophecy". When I was reading it, it all made sense to me and start to believe in it until I get to the end part and then it get phooeeyyy. It's such a nonsense to me. Again, it's a book that I acquired that I do not want to pass to anyone else.

Better read fiction with moral lessons than motivational or new thoughts kind of books that give you a lot of non sense. But if it will make you a better person by reading the book so that it will contribute to your education and intelligence...go ahead. Just pray for the wisdom to know the true and the good. If it is in line the the teachings of Jesus...and if it will not lead you away from you faith and to our Lord Jesus then listen and share what you have learned.

Delight the Lord by making Him the most important one for you.

I Love You Krysta