We Are What We Think
A fair warning: this post delves into something I’m passionate about, which is somewhat philosophical in nature. So if you’re of a certain religious persuasion and easily offended by others, then please skip over this blog post. If not, read on…
“The Secret” is taking the entire world by storm. It deals with the “Law of Attraction,” in that we attract to ourselves what we think and feel, and that our perceptions mold our reality.
As Earl Nightingale proclaimed in “The Strangest Secret,” one of the first self-help programs I’ve ever bought: “We become what we think about.”
You may have seen it talked about on Larry King, Oprah, and many other talk shows. It’s the most successful Internet launch of any product. It hit Alexa #1 soon after its launch, and propelled to the Amazon.com’s #1 best selling book and DVD within a few months.
It appeared in The Wall Street Journal, New York Times, and Time Magazine, and even on the cover of Newsweek, which came shortly thereafter.
But is “The Secret” truly worth the buzz? Or is it just an old-world philosophy packaged in some newfangled marketing? The answer to the former is definitely “yes.” But for the latter, it’s “yes” and “no.” Let me explain…
My favorite quote of all time is from René Descartes, which in Latin, goes: “Cogito Ergo Sum.” Translated, we all know it as: “I think, therefore I am.” And yes, it’s something that’s been around for ages.
My own life is living proof that it works. If you know my story, then you know that I went from being an abused child of an alcoholic and undergoing two bankruptcies, to becoming a successful entrepreneur. My life literally turned around when I applied “The Secret” to my life. So I personally believe it to be true.
(It was a pleasure when I was asked to write the copy for John Assaraf, one of the authors behind “The Secret” and whose life seems to parallel mine. From a “street kid” whose teenage years were plagued with violence, drugs, and crime, to a billionaire and now motivational speaker, John’s story, like mine, is another perfect example of the Law of Attraction in action.)
However, the recent hype, which is indeed a simple marketing twist on an ageless axiom, may be a little over the top for some people. But critics and cynics aside, I also do believe that it’s about time the word got out to reach the masses the way it has.
It’s definitely nothing new. It’s been around since the beginning of time. But there are some important reasons why this meme is finally becoming so popular — and I’ll come back to this in a moment.
One of my greatest passions is sociology. I love learning about history, culture, languages, and human behavior. It’s been one of my most fascinating topics — something I’ve studied in both formal and personal education.
I love to learn who we are, where we come from, what makes us unique. I studied many cultures, nationalities, and languages, as well as their origins and the behaviors that are innate to specific cultures.
And one such societal staple is certainly religion.
One of my favorite classes in college was studies in comparative religion. And unlike many people who seek out what makes us different, I’ve been more fascinated by what makes us similar.
I’m not here to proselytize for any religious persuasion. However, in my studies and personal research, I have read and studied the “bibles” of most religions, such as the Bible, the Torah, the Dhammapada, the Baghavad Gita, the Qur’an, and more.
I’ve studied Christianity, Judaism, Islamism, Buddhism, Theosophism, Confucianism, Taoism, Hinduism, Shamanism, Objectivism, Paganism (from Greek and Roman polytheism, all the way to Wicca), and more. And yes, even the Church of the Subgenius. (R.A.W., may you rest in peace!)
I’ve studied all the great spiritual masters, leaders, prophets, philosophers, and writers. One of my favorite contemporary authors is the great mythologist Joseph Campbell, who taught us to “follow our bliss.”
I have also immersed myself in the teachings of Florence Scovel Shinn, Wayne Dyer, John Randolph Price, Paul Solomon, and many others.
I did so in an attempt to try to find the one common denominator in all religions, in all cultures, in all societies. Some people say it’s love. That may be true, but what I have found is, in almost all cases, the common denominator has been “You are what you think.”
Proverbs 23:7 states, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.” “Life consists in what a man is thinking of all day,” said Ralph Waldo Emerson. Or, as the Buddha said in the opening line of the Dhammapada (1:1): “We are what we think. All that we are is the result of our thoughts.”
These are just some examples. I’ve seen this again and again. In almost every religious book, teaching, philosophy, or theology, there has been some reference to this timeless wisdom.
Again, I’m not here to enter into a theological debate of any kind. But I do believe in the law of attraction. And for the longest time, scientists have worked hard to disprove the existence of a Supreme Being, and to prove the irrationality of religion, prayer, and worship.
But lately, and probably why “The Secret” is making such a splash, is that science is finally, and paradoxically, proving what scholars, spiritual leaders, and philosophers have known to be true all along.
In movies like “What The Bleep” (which I highly recommend), quantum mechanics theorists and quantum physicists discuss that science is indeed proving that we are what we think.
One of the most fascinating studies in this area is Dr. Masaru Emoto’s water crystallization experiments. It’s amazing that thoughts can actually alter the composition of water. And since we are mostly made up of water ourselves, this is proof that thoughts and feelings affect physical reality.
This philosophy has literally changed the lives of millions of people. For many others, “The Secret” is just a bunch of hype. And I can certainly appreciate and respect both sides.
But in the middle, we find the majority of people trying to make sense of it all.
When we see the movie, and perhaps even adopt its concepts, some of us are probably left scratching our heads trying to figure out how it works, seeking real-world applications of the Law of Attraction. If only there were practical, easy-to-follow steps we can take.
That’s why it is certainly no secret that, when I was asked to review “The Secret Science of Getting Rich” home study course via ReviewMe.com (as a paid review request), I was utterly thrilled to do so.
It’s a course based on a seminar given by several authors of the runaway best-selling book and movie, which helps its students apply the teachings behind “The Secret” to their lives. I haven’t taken the seminar or bought the product, so my knowledge is only limited by the content on the website. But one thing I do know…
There is a tendency for naysayers to look askance at programs like this, but never has there been a program offered that combines the credibility of teachers like Jack Canfield (Chicken Soup for The Soul), Bob Proctor (success coach), and Michael Beckwith (spiritual leader) with a run-away-best-selling book and movie.
The teachers are inspirational. And the curriculum itself is worth a look.
The program includes 10 jam-packed CDs, over 15 hours of MP3s, a 180-page workbook and planner, the book itself, a variety of tools to guide you, all included in a beautiful, leather-bound briefcase to carry the course with you, wherever you go.
And the course even includes access to a private members website, where you can network and rub shoulders with likeminded students and experts.
A great bonus is that the course also comes with it’s own business opportunity. If you’re so inclined, you can promote the course yourself, with a pre-designed website and ready-to-use promotional materials, so you can make money promoting the seminar.
At the very least, check out the website and signup for the free 7-part email course. It’s a worthwhile read.
Nevertheless, if you have always wondered how you can achieve success in your life, whatever “success” means to you (and being “rich” doesn’t necessarily mean it needs to be of a financial nature, either), then I recommend that you check out The Secret Science of Getting Rich.
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From Siriol Jameson
This is a fascinating post, Michel. It gives us a lot to think about. My philosophy professor used to drive our thinking even further. He feels that there is no world outside our thoughts. People, animals, trees and sky - it’s all inside our head.
Thank you for bringing The Secret to our attention. The members Website, alone, might be worth the price.
Kind regards,
Siriol Jameson
Author's Website March 17th, 2007
From Maria Palma
Hi Michel,
I’m so glad that we’re on the same frequency
I’ve been applying the principles taught in “The Secret” and “What the Bleep” for a couple years now and have seen such a dramatic change in my life. It actually started when I met a woman by the name of Marilyn Jenett who was instrumental in changing my “poverty” mindset into a “prosperity” mindset. Then I started reading Wayne Dyer’s books and even went to see him speak.
As I write this post my hands are sweatin’ because I can just feel all the positive energy that this post brings! Can you just imagine if we all shared this same positivity?
Thank you for inspiring me, Michel…Keep up the great work!
Author's Website March 17th, 2007
From Edward Weiss
Actually, the idea that what you think about is what you are or will become has caused more damage than good.
Case in point; If you develop cancer, then according to the As I think So I am pundits, it’s your fault! Why? Because you brought in on yourself with your own thoughts.
And if you can’t heal yourself, that’s your fault too… because you created it.
I used to beleive in this but thank God I left it behind. And to leave you with an example of why the idea does not work, say this to yourself over and over and see what happens..
I am becoming an orange… I am becoming an orange. If you are what you think, than you should eventually become a real piece of fruit. Case in point.
Author's Website March 17th, 2007
From Michel Fortin
Edward, I believe you. There are fundamentalist extremism in any stream of thought — such as extremist Christian, Jew, Moslem, or even New Age. But critics take it just as much to the extreme than some of the pundits do. And either way is not good.
If I were to take “I am what I think about” to the extreme, I would have become a well-endowed woman by now.
That said, I do believe there is a difference in having an abundance mindset, versus a scarcity one. You bring about in your life not the object of what you think but in the way you think about it. (The water experiments being a perfect example.)
And…
You still have to follow through. You need to TAKE ACTION. You can’t just “wish” yourself to get, be, or have in a certain way… unless you do something to get there.
Author's Website March 17th, 2007
From Rob Vanden Heuvel
There is truth behind what has been repackaged as “The Law of Attraction” by modern “gurus”. I prefer to go to the source rather than a modern spin regardless of how slickly packaged and heavily promoted.
I submit that there are no truths in all of these “attraction” books that cannot also be found in the Bible. Michel himself quoted one such example from Proverbs. As a bonus, the Bible contains mountains of other wisdom as well; sometimes spelled out, other times communicated through parables, and other times revealed by the (good and bad) example of individuals and groups now part of our rich history.
THE NEW “GURUS”
The new “gurus” who permeate the “law of attraction” product tidal wave tend to put another spin on it though which troubles me. For one thing, they use very dubious interpretations of existing science (often junk science) to try to give a sense of legitimacy to their claims. While the published pictures of Mr. Emoto are certainly fascinating and can be fun to fantasize about, they’ve never been duplicated, nor his methods opened to third party scrutiny or proper peer review. The secrecy is downright fishy. I’d be willing to bet money that I could gather a half-melted snowball outside my door right now that would have examples of ice crystals both beautiful and not beautiful.
RAMTHA AND OTHER WOLVES IN SHEEP’S CLOTHING
That’s the least of it though. What motivates me to respond is that these self-proclaimed gurus inject a spiritual poison as old as mankind… that WE are gods. J.Z. Knight says it outright in the movie.
I encourage people to delve into the backgrounds of the people behind “The Secret”. It reeks of New Age and makes claims that flatly contradict the beliefs and values of the majority of North Americans.
One of the Producers and several of the presenters are students in “Ramtha’s School of Enlightenment” (Google it, folks). This “school” was founded by J.Z. Knight, another presenter in “The Secret”, who professes to be a medium and channels an ancient spirit being, i.e. Ramtha. Among Ramtha’s “revelations” is that Jesus Christ was just a man, not a saviour, and that the “corrupt, power hungry church” concocted the notion that He was God, messiah, etc. Why? To enrich and empower themselves while subjugating women, of course. Never mind the fact that the Church is responsible for more charitable works and social progress than any other institution in history and is also responsible for elevating the status of and respect for women more than any other.
KNOW THE COMPANY YOU KEEP
Similar “revelations” can be had by the modern-day mouthpiece known as Esther Hicks who channels the spirit Abraham, a blasphemous use of the name of one of God’s greatest servants. THIS Abraham however is a multitude of spirits intent on sharing their “wisdom” with humanity. How generous. I leave it up to the reader to discern whether these serpents are from above or below. Hint: you won’t find them serving God nor encouraging their listeners to.
There are Christians out there who love “The Secret” and recommend it to others. Clearly, they haven’t done their homework and are sadly peddling anti-christian material.
A RECOMMENDATION
If people would like to study the truth of “the law of attraction”, without the input from Ramtha et al, there are GOOD sources out there that are very highly regarded. Everyone should own and read a copy of the Bible. It’s all in there plus a lot more! For a detailed look at this law however, I recommend picking up the books or audios by Dr. Norman Vincent Peale. He’s the author of the famous “The Power of Positive Thinking”. Fantastic books and blasphemy free! How ’bout that!
God Bless (and enlighten),
Robert Vanden Heuvel
Author's Website March 17th, 2007
From Teri Rose
I would like to make the point that a lot of people don’t understand the real meaning of The Law of Attraction. It has little to do with affirmations or what you are saying in your head. “You are what you think” means something totally different than saying you are every thought that goes through your head. You can tell yourself you are an orange all day long, but you certainly don’t believe you are an orange and you will never become one. The Law of Attraction comes into play in accordance with your core beliefs about yourself and about life. Your beliefs create a very distinct and measurable energy.
Studies are proving that we are aware of a very small percentage of the information that we take in. We are also learning that we emit energy that changes with our emotions, and emotions come from our beliefs. Check out The Institute of Heartmath for many interesting studies.
The activation of information at a subconscious level causes a physiological reaction that we are often not even aware of. Past experiences are stored as our memories and they are activated with every new experience so we have a reference point. Our memories protect us in many ways but they can also cause some serious blocks to accomplishments. The emotion of fear is associated with much of what people tell themselves and that is the message they send out instead of the energy of belief in their abilities to attain their goals. Every single thing has a distinct energy that is its signature. That energy is what you will attract more of.
You can’t convince someone who doesn’t want to learn about this and use it to their advantage. It is very powerful when understood and can enhance everyone’s life. Those who want to argue about it instead of trying to understand it will always find others to argue with. Other people are looking for ways to improve their lives and make the world a better place.
Knowledge is the key.
Author's Website March 18th, 2007
From Ramon Thomas
Hey Michel
Excellent post as usual. I have watched The Secret so many times I’ve lost count. And working every day to implement the principles in my life. Two questions for you:
1. Who wrote the copy for The Secret Seminar Copy?
2. Why is it most of these teachers become rich themselves from teaching how to become successful and not from another type of business? What I mean is that most self-help gurus seem to become wealthy from teaching people how to become wealthy. Most of them did not in fact start traditional businesses. All seem to be self-help authors, speakers and trainers in some fashion.
Regards
Ramon
Author's Website March 18th, 2007
From Alejandro
This post seems to be kind of publicity or promotion of a product that you endorse and recommend (”the secret science of getting rich”).
You even admit that you did a paid review.
But at the same time you say that “I haven’t taken the seminar or bought the product, so my knowledge is only limited by the content on the website.”
How serious is that?!?
I have visited the web site. These three guys actually call their product and web site “The science of getting rich”. Maybe they didn’t even blush when they thought of that tittle.
I suppose that Wallace Wattles is turning in his grave.
Author's Website March 18th, 2007
From Michel Fortin
@Ramon:
1. I don’t know.
2. I’m not sure it’s “most” of these teachers. Your question is a circular argument. If I teach, I make money. Money is my income. If I teach others how to make money, then I make money myself.
I do agree, though, that some people who teach how to make money never made money themselves. And that’s a problem. But I don’t think it’s true in this case. (By the way, both Jack Canfield and Bob Proctor made their money not in teaching others how to make money but in writing books.)
And again, “rich” is not just of a financial nature, too.
@Alejandro:
It’s a review of a website, not the product. That’s what the request is for. That’s why I backed it up with my own opinion and experience on the subject matter. (The review could have turned out negative, too, if I wanted.)
But, a website review is not serious? (I guess I’ll never ask you to review mine, then!)
I have turned down reviews, too. I only do reviews if it’s something I believe in, or if it’s in alignment with my values, or if it can offer something of value to my readers. This one is one of them, because I do believe in the law of attraction for the reasons I expressed and took most of the post to explain.
Author's Website March 18th, 2007
From Mila Sidman
Very interesting post Michel. I definitely believe in the law of attraction. It was only when I changed my thinking and approached my business (and life) differently that things started going well for me… our thoughts certainly impact our lives.
Author's Website March 18th, 2007
From Pete Wailes
“You still have to follow through. You need to TAKE ACTION. You can’t just “wish” yourself to get, be, or have in a certain way… unless you do something to get there.”
I think this hits the nail on the head. I’ve heard a lot of rubbish in my time, and whilst I reserve judgment on “The Secret” until I’ve read it, I’m not expecting to be blown away. And here’s why…
What most people lack isn’t knowledge, or even desire. It’s energy. It’s the ability to say “I know how to make money through this method” and “I want to make money”, and then to take action on it and actually apply what they know.
I’m fortunate enough to make my living through marketing online. I’ve worked with some great people, and learned a lot over time. But knowing stuff hasn’t got me anywhere. Taking action has.
If there’s one secret to success, I’d say it’s not “You are what you think”, it’s “You reap what you sow”. And if you don’t get out and sow, you aren’t going to reap anything. It doesn’t matter if you screw up, and dump a whole lot in one place, rather than scattering evenly. Just notice what went wrong, don’t do it again, and carry on.
Example: Someone sits at home and says “I will be a millionaire” and works the 9-5 for their whole life. They never become a millionaire. Why? Not through lack of desire or focus, but from not taking action.
Author's Website March 19th, 2007
From Ryan Healy
@ Robert:
Thanks for the additional insight. I’m with you… we are not gods.
@ Peter:
Like the author Robert Ringer says, action is the ingredient most people lack… and the one most needed to succeed. (Although it’s hard to separate your actions from your thoughts. Ultimately, they’re both important.)
Author's Website March 19th, 2007
From Bob Clarke
Michel,
Sorry if this sound too philosophical but everyone should read a bit of Plato, he knew over 2000 years ago something very special and still unknown by most people today.
See Book VII of The Republic – The Allegory of The Cave. This is what the movie “WhatThe Bleep” referred to.
Alfred Korzybski wrote Science and Sanity in 1932 and stated the map is not the territory. So be careful not to eat the menu…
We never experience the outside world; we only experience our internal representation of the outside world…after it passes through our minds filters giving it a meaning that makes sense to us. Again, see Plato’s Cave People.
If you think of having two minds, an unconscious mind and a conscious mind, it becomes easier to understand. The actions of the unconscious mind are…well… unconscious to us.
We think with a conscious mind and also with an unconscious mind. Our unconscious thinking gets stuck sometimes and runs an old program that doesn’t work for us. I call it a loop because we only go so far and loop back again.
So when the conscious mind and unconscious mind are not aligned, the creative process doesn’t work and can even create dis-ease like cancer. That’s why some people say the process works and some say it doesn’t.
It’s very similar to what an expert copy writer like yourself hooks onto when you have a killer control. It’s pulling switches at an unconscious level that the reader can’t help but follow.
So it’s not about a movie, a book or who is right in their thinking. It’s about you…being the best you, you want to be. And doing what it takes to get there.
Thanks for being someone who helps others do more and be more. If we all help each other the journey becomes the reason.
Author's Website March 25th, 2007
From Terrance Charles
Yes, the secret is great, featured on so many talk shows and websites. It is
what it is, the law of attraction, once you put these prinicples to use, you really
start making small changes and start going in the direction that you choose.
Author's Website April 3rd, 2007
From Alex Newell
Hi Michael
It’s interesting to read your own history of enquiry in philosophy and spirituality. The Secret seems to fit in there very well.
I have noticed that “The Secret” seems to act as a polarising agent amongst many different groups of people. The more hard headed individuals despise its “mysticism” and the more spiritual sneer at its talk about money.
I reckon The Secret is more about mindset than just what you think. It is the habitual expectations and moment to moment reactions that build an atmosphere. And a life!
Thanks for putting this topic on your Copywriting Blog
Author's Website April 3rd, 2007
From Margo
What I think is so brilliant about The Secret is that someone had the brains to put this information into a movie format so it could reach the majority of people who, for one reason or another, won’t read anything longer than a newspaper or magazine article.
The producers of What the Bleep Do We Know? did it first, and discovered what a thirst there is for this kind of information. Rhonda Byrne could have written yet another book on ‘creating your own reality’, but instead she used her expertise as a television producer to deliver her insights in documentary form. And everyone benefited – herself, her fellow producers, and the general public around the world who would never have been exposed to these concepts otherwise.
If it stirs up debate, great. At least people are considering the ideas, even if they ultimately reject them. The great thing about the concept of creating your own reality is that you are free to believe anything you want, including the idea that you have no control over your own life. And whatever you believe will be reflected in your daily experiences.
I’m grateful to the producers of both these movies for bringing this information into the mainstream via the most popular medium of the 21st century. Feels a little like ‘an idea whose time has come’.
Author's Website April 5th, 2007
From Mike
Yes, the Secret has been around for a very long time. Technically it can be summed up in the words of Jesus in Mark 11:22-25. When I practiced the “I believe 100% that I have it now” part, that’s when things dramatically changed for me. However I think it’s easy to get caught up in the spiritual/metaphysical side when persistent, well planned work is an absolute must to see your goals through.
Author's Website April 6th, 2007
From Andrew
I would just like to inform everyone to read this post before considering investing in the SGR Program. Know this - The people behind the SGR Program including Bob Proctor have hidden alot of important details concerning this system from the public.
As it stands the SGR system is on the verge of ruining the Good name of the Secret. It’s initial launch was illegal in the United States, they misrepresented information and blatantly lied so they could make money of everyone who believes in the Law of attraction and the Secret.
For more information please check out the following post and read it’s comments:
thesecretnotes.com/plea-to-michael-beckwith-please-dont-go-m…
Also, If the SGR folks decide to take down the post or delete more of my comments - there’s really nothing further I can add. That’s got to be proof enough they’re trying very hard to disguise the truth as they have done before. Nevertheless I have taken screenshots of the post and I intend to get this message across before any unsuspecting people are burned.
Everyone is entitled to this information! It’s only fair people know what they’re getting before coughing up US$2000 for a product.
Author's Website April 21st, 2007
From Ed Viswanathan
Namasthe: Thanks for an excellent blog. I firmly belive ” We Are What We Think”. No question about it.
Hindu scriptures state, “Any thought we make circles around us, like bees around a flower.” The whole Raja Yoga is based on “Thoughts, Prana and breathing.” All those things are interconnected.
All thoughts are counted, however insignificant you may think it is. A THOUGHT NEVER DIES. It may lose its power or strength in time. But it never dies completely.
If you repeatedly think about the same thing, then that thought will become a power source. If you repeatedly think that you will get into an accident, then you will get into an accident. It is your very powerful negative thoughts that got you into that accident.
If you develop prosperity thoughts, you will change your life dramatically, even if you are a pauper at present. This is one of the reasons why, Hindu scriptures states that A PERSON WHO SUFFERS UNDER GUILTY CONSCIOUS CANNOT BE SAVED EVEN BY GOD. So Hindus do not dwell on SINS or NEGATIVE KARMAS.
The worst thing one can do is to harbor on hatred thoughts. If you hate some one or something, believe me that hatred thoughts, circles around your eatheric body like thoughts of love do. So, if you hate some one again and again, YOU WILL BECOME AN EMBODIMENT OF HATE. In course of time, you will find even your best friend loathing your presence.
Knowing the power of vengeful thoughts, Mahatma Gandhi said: FIGHT WITHOUT MALICE. He meant that we have the right to fight, without hating the personalities or circumstances involved. Like Jesus Christ and Buddha, Gandhi was indeed a man of love. It was stated in the Indian press, that his assassin, GOD states had a tough time to develop hatred for Gandhi. He said before he was hanged, he developed hatred for Gandhi, by target practice on the pictures of Gandhi for years.
In the life of Lord Buddha, there was an incident of same vane. A dacoit leader named ANGULIMAL had the same problem of resisting Buddha’s power of love with his power of hate. Finally, ANGULIMAL gave up on his hate of Buddha, and became a disciple of Lord Buddha giving up his criminal life.
“Hatred is not conquered by hatred at any time, but hatred is won by love; this is an eternal truth” Gautama Buddha . Jesus Christ spoke volumes, when he said ìLOVE THY ENEMY [Luke 6:27]
http://www.amiahindu.com
Author's Website May 25th, 2007
From silvian
is this the anticrist opera? doesnt he want a world religion(an only one) ?doesnt all kind of important religious liders accept this idea?has somebody the same opinion as I have? ……………………………………………………sorry for the mistakes i have done ,i have a nother mother tongue then english!!!!
Author's Website April 17th, 2008