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The basic premis of "The secret" plays off positive mental attitudes that actually (in my owm experience), do work amazingly well. The fascinating part of this concept is the opposite side of it, in that those who immediately scoff at the Idea are usually the ones that most need to change the way they think if they wish to be happier in life. Part of the reason I disliked the promise was the focus on financial success vs. looking more deeply into the benefits of this technique in the deeper parts of fulfillment.
I use the ability of my mind to change how I feel on a daily basis, an honestly believe it has changed the way I look at the world for the better. I have become a better person, and enjoy my life far more deeply because of my own mindset. Personally I discovered this Idea ten years ago or more....and have incorporated it into who I am.
Much like every other so called "new age" concepts, many people will blow it off as granola crunching bullshit and thats just fine, as it does not change the personal reality others will feel. It does seem a pity though, that the very people who truly need to explore their own self...choose to turn away from something very cool.
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Holding onto anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. - Buddha
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