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The Secret (Extended Edition) | 
 enlarge | Director: Drew Heriot
Actors: Rhonda Byrne, Paul Harrington, Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith, Neale Donald Walsch
Studio: TS Production, LLC
Category: DVD
List Price: $24.95
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Rating:  1774 reviews
Sales Rank: 55
Format: Full Length, Subtitled, Ntsc, Dolby
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Subtitled)
Rating: NR (Not Rated)
Number Of Items: 1
Running Time: 92
Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.3 x 0.5 x 7.5
UPC: 094922638960
EAN: 0094922638960
ASIN: B000K8LV1O
Theatrical Release Date: 2006
Publication Date: 2006
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| + | The Internet's #1 Smash Hit -Law of Attraction- Movie | | + | New Extended Edition | | + | Experience The Secrets discussed on Larry King & Oprah | | + | Behind the Sceens, Outtakes and Commentary |
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Product Description
The new "extended edition" of this ground-breaking feature length movie presentation reveals The Great Secret of the universe. It has been passed throughout the ages, traveling through centuries... to reach you. This is The Secret to everything - the secret to unlimited joy, health, money, relationships, love, youth: everything you have ever wanted. In this astonishing program are ALL the resources you will ever need to understand and live The Secret. For the first time in history, the world's leading scientists, authors, and philosophers will reveal The Secret that utterly transformed the lives of every person who ever knew it... Plato, Newton, Carnegie, Beethoven, Shakespeare, Einstein.Now YOU will know The Secret. And it can change your life forever.
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Not really a movie or documentary, The Secret is more of a video seminar, a presentation featuring a series of authors, philosophers, doctors, quantum physicists, entrepreneurs, and spiritual practitioners expounding on the powers of The Secret (probably the most well-known of the presenters is Jack Canfield, author of Chicken Soup for the Soul and The Success Principles). What is The Secret, exactly? "That principle can be summed up in three simple words: thoughts become things," proclaims writer Mike Dooley, author of Notes from the Universe. Put it another way, it's The Power of Positive Thinking and how it can be applied to attracting more money, better health, and relationships; in short, happiness. (There is a rundown of topics on the DVD Chapters menu). Most of the material here is given in a straightforward manner, with the presenters simply talking into the camera to address the audience directly, which is good because it avoids the trap of pretense. On the other hand, the quick edits between presenters (would it hurt to let them say more than one sentence at a time?) don't help because it reduces many of their points to palatable sound bites and aphorisms. To many viewers, this may make the program come across as a series of nice ideas not rooted in reality. Plus it's somewhat spurious to claim that The Secret was well understood and practiced by specific individuals like Plato or Shakespeare (it's well known that some of the historical figures noted didn't exactly live happy or even prosperous lives, despite their achievements). But still, the primary message is one of positivity and hope for everyone. So what to make of it? In the end, programs like this generally find an audience that is open to the message, and many will probably find it to be a source of inspiration. Others will approach it with a good deal of skepticism or dismiss it as another way of marketing happiness the masses. It simply won't resonate with everyone, but if it resonates with you, you're likely to enjoy it and get a lot out of it. Those looking for more on The Secret might want to check out the companion book by Rhonda Byrne. --Daniel Vancini
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 Even Now.... January 31, 2007
101 out of 115 found this review helpful
Whether or not you believe in the Law of Attraction, you are always using it. You are using it now in this moment. We are always drawing to us that which we are predominantly thinking. This isn't some "pie-in-the-sky" notion, this is the Truth. Jesus the Master Teacher said, "It is done unto you as you believe..."
In just eight simple words, Jesus summed up life for each and every one of us and this incredible movie gets us to remember that each one of us "creates our reality" with our thoughts, our feelings, and the images that we are allowing ourselves to predominantly focus upon. Of course, we do not actually "create" reality but our interpretations of what comes into our lives can "bless" us or "curse" us.
Does this DVD tell us anything new? I hate to break it to you, but there is "nothing new under the sun". But maybe...just maybe....we need to apply that which we thought we "knew". I've been at this metaphysical/spiritual stuff for almost twenty years now and I am constantly amazed at the new insights I continuously receive from those things I once thought I "knew".
There will be the "naysayers" who say that this DVD is a rip off, but you gotta ask yourself, how many of these people have put this stuff into practice? Yeah, sure, it's easy to change your thoughts --- but keeping them changed, that's the tricky part. We have all been hypnotized to a certain degree about how things are in the world, but the bottom line is that our defintion of reality is not so much a definition of how it really is as much as it is a definition of how we are.
I've watched this movie over sixty times, I've given workshops based on it, I recommend it to anyone who has the ears to hear, the eyes to see, and the spirit willing enough. In and of itself, this movie will not change your life, only you can do that, but this movie will definitely give you those "glimpses" of Truth that when persistently and consistently and willingly applied can and will change your life for the better.
As Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, "All of life is an experiment." Be willing to redirect your focus, be willing to let go of old beliefs and form new ones, be willing to be more than you ever thought you could and life will reward you with the greatest reward you could ever hope to receive; a well-lived life.
Peace and Blessings to you all.
john 'the Light" coach
There is something you know, but you may not know you know it. February 22, 2007
62 out of 70 found this review helpful
As you go through life, the secret of life is hiding in plain sight, until one day the Law of Attraction tumbles into your awareness, as it did into my life about two years ago.
In my case I followed the Huna Philosophy, and one of the seven rules is energy flows where attention goes. In the Bible, and teachings of Buddha the principle is also contained. Mark 11.24 Whatsoever ye desire, believe that ye have it, and it is yours. So, I watched this movie featuring the eminent teachers of the LOA, not expecting to add much to my store of knowledge. Much to my surprise, I did learn a lot from this movie, and on that basis I highly recommend it.
Before watching this movie I knew that my thoughts created my reality. The missing link for me was the importance of feelings. When you feel good, good things tend to come to you, and when you feel bad, you attract bad things. So, it is important to have better ways of looking at situations, and then you will attract better situations. The other concept that impressed me was importance of gratitude. Gratitude rocks.
If you wish to buy a good book on the subject, I recommend The law of Attraction by Michael Losier, and, Ask and it is Given by Esther and Jerry Hicks. My favorite quote from the movie: 'What you think and feel, and what you manifest is always a match. Every single time. No exception' Esther Hicks. My other favorite quote: 'Your wish is my command.' The Universe.
My own insight from watching this movie came from the Gratitude segment, and also ties in with the Huna: To be grateful is to appreciate, to appreciate is to love, and to love is to be happy with.
I hope you find this review helpful, and if you do please click yes.
This is GREAT but if you have this one don't buy the "extended" version February 17, 2007
67 out of 78 found this review helpful
The Secret is something everyone should own. I own it and watch it over and over. However, I was duped into wasting my money on the new so called extended edition which is not extended by any means. It is the same length as this one. The difference is that a business dispute between the producers of this original and Jeremy and Esther Hicks led to a request to remove their discussions from this documentary and others replaced it.
This is an excellent documentary and I recommend either one as it reminds us that if we really believe in something passionately and pursue our dreams in the face of all obstacles or passion and convictions can lead to success in any realm of our lives. I personally have watched this so many times I have lost count and it is really life changing!
This has worked in my life February 11, 2007
26 out of 29 found this review helpful
I saw this movie in a private screening today and thought back to my life over the last year or so. I was always a pessimist and very hateful and bitter, despite being very blessed, and finally got tired of seeing my (young) life be followed by a black cloud. I took the very difficult step to remove negative "friends" from my life and take action. Fast forward 2 years and I am living my dream-self employed running my dream event/wedding planning business, getting out of debt, and love myself!
This movie is yet another step in this process for me and I know it was no accident that I very recently met the friend who hosted the movie screening. Whether or not you beleive in fate, blessings, law of attraction or whatever-this movie will inspire you.
I am making my "vision board" tomorrow and am energized to recieve all of the good things life has to offer me in the future. This movie is a great and postive "instruction manual" by which to lead your life. Think positive and positve things WILL come to you-it is NO accident!
Why this DVD has grabbed people's attention - so much BUZZ about it! February 9, 2007
77 out of 93 found this review helpful
The "buzz" on this book has been phenomenal! That is noteworthy in and of itself. What is it about THIS that has grabbed people's attention now - and why? Are we particularly downhearted and in need of inspiration? And, if so, what makes this book and DVD stand out from the tons of self-help and inspirational books out there.
Here's my take. While the book and DVD don't necessarily say anything that hasn't been said before it does:
1. Condense much of what people instinctively know and sense into understandable language. It reverberates with them because it simply makes sense and readers sense truth here.
2. There is solid info and research and personal examples to reveal that how we think affects not only the messages, verbal and nonverbal, we send to others but our actions. We have far more power over our life scripts than we think!
3. It goes beyond simple "positive thinking" to show, with personal examples from many people, how a change in attitude is just the beginning. Actions must follow. Couples whose marriages had grown stagnant, others who'd lost hope...all were able to make remarkable changes in relatively short periods of time. They turned their lives around...and so can those who take heart from this book. It simply takes commitment and follow through.
Don't read this with the assumption that you will find wealth, happiness and romance.Don't read it with a specific goal in mind -except that of being open to change. Keep your hopes and dreams in mind as you read this and you're likely to find personal and individualized inspiration.
What I took away from this: If you open your mind to the possibility of great change and revise your attitude, you may find yourself amazed by how little changes can add up to a whole new life. Think positively, act positively and have the courage to take some risks.
Besides, EVERYONE is reading this so if you want to be in the loop, I suggest you do, too.
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