Well, this is quite depressing, I think the secret can be, for some people, almost a religion so if they cant believe in this then what can they believe in?!

But it does sound like, yet again, greed takes over. When will people learn.

I have a tatoo which is a quote from 'The Power', I hope this isnt something im going to have to pay for to cover up!

I will try to answer this thread by giving hope and having a little thought experiment...bear with me

Much of the science behind the law of attraction is based on Quantum Physics. Recently, I have discovered the theory that a new universe is created from our universe with each supernova. These universes are essentially the same as ours (laws, people, events what have you) except for tiny glitches here and there (your blond version perhaps or whatever applies). These universes are also hypothesized as the outcome of certain choices each of us make. So if your choice A is compatible with my choice F, a version of you and me with these choices will exist in a universe that holds the opportunity for these choices to unfold and germinate. It is estimated that there are 30 supernovae each second in the known universe. That's 30 +- times per second to make a choice in everything we engage ourselves in.

In her book "The Power", Rhonda Byrne said (paraphrasing here) that each event in our lives prompts us to choose the positive, the magnificent, the creative over the destructive, the negative, the ugly. According to the Tripura Rahasya, a yogi annihilates time and space in a second with the force of his will. Aren't we all yogi's by using the filter of love, optimism and creativity to see life? This same book also said, "Sensory evidence does not lead anywhere. It will certainly never lead to liberation." Sounds like the message of the Secret, well it is.

It is next to impossible to know exactly what each Jew thought of while they were held in consecration camps during WWII. By virtue of holding on to optimism, I dare not hypothesize what thoughts led some of them to gas chambers. We do know of stories of the survivors and how they held on to the thought of life and following their dreams. Stephen Cohen described in his book 7 habits of highly effective people that these survivors saw themselves separate from all the negative things that went on outside of them. They saw a tranquil, peaceful place at the center of their being amidst the turbulence that was their current state of existence: the Vortex of Abraham Hicks. I brought this painful part of humanity's history to show that the law of attraction saved these individuals back then. Their thoughts kept them going.

As for the lawsuits, rivalries, unpaid fees, imprisonment, what have you: the trials of our teachers need not be our reality. These circumstances are beyond doubt the transmission of an important message from the universe: the thoughts that drew these experiences to their lives is sticky so lets keep our noses from getting stuck with all these negativities by making a choice. We have a choice to see the hope that their teachings gives us in our lives. We have a choice to be grateful having known these teachings in our lives. We have a choice of remembering Jerry Hicks' dynamism. We have a choice of seeing Rhonda's leadership and sense of direction. We have a choice of seeing James Arthur Ray as the guy who said, "Your present is not who you are. It's who you were", thus opening up the flow of creation of our future. We have a choice in not nit-picking the details of their teaching: it only leads to confusion. Besides, the devil is indeed in the details: the minute you look for them, you know you're in a negative frequency...you know this, you feel this. We have a choice to make a healthier, more positive choice. We have a choice to choose our reality and we do it 30 times per second.

May the power of life, light and love bring everything you ask for in life...that is my intention for you and for all of creation.

Hey I'd just thought I'd chip in some other info here,

James Arthur Ray, when I watched the secret 2 years ago, was my absolute favourite. He was so damn charismatic and had this charm to what he said!

And what a gloomy few days I had when I discoevered, this seeming role model I had, has ended up in prison due to some scandal involving his responsibility for killing a few people unintentionally at a meditation retreat...

I know for a fact in my own life experiences that the teachings of the law of attraction is a very real, very powerful energy that we all possess through our subconscious mind. I thank Rhonda for bringing it to the light of our collective consciousness. Rhonda is an individual just like the rest of us. And just like the rest of us, guiding ourselves to do the right thing and make the right choices to have a more awesome experience is a daily effort. I am praying for her. And that all the teachers involved are properly and fairly compensated. But like the teachings say, our subconscious mind only gives us what we're thinking about and acting on. It doesn't matter who you are.

When I watched the movie, I was disappointed. It kept talking about all this work you have to do. There was something missing that I can't put my finger on without watching it again. Apparently, they didn't fully grasp the concept because their vibration was such, or they had the limiting beliefs that kept them at a level where they felt it necessary to use people and make promises they weren't going to keep.

Rhonda Byrne has gone on to publish two more books. "The Power" and "The magic" I haven't read them yet. Seems she goes on to elaborate more on the principles to "The Secret"

Hi, Ease off poor Rhonda!!

I have to thank The Secret for bringing the LOA to the 'masses'. The book had to focus on money, as that is what so many people want more of. I prefer the Abraham teachings of Hicks, however the first time being introduced to Esther and the 'Abraham voice' could freak you out if you are not open minded to this sort of channelling.

The other thing I have to thank the Secret for is that it is a great intro in a group workshop to establish where people are on their open mindedness of the LOA.

As for Rhonda's other work, I have read and really enjoyed The Magic. It really focussed on the act of gratitude and that is something that anyone can benefit from.

I believe if LOA is a concept/message that humanity can benefit from understanding, many different messengers will be involved in bringing it to the mass awareness. Some will be more authentic than others!!

much love, Lindsay