How Do I Make "The Secret" Work for Me?

The Secret isn't a new idea; and it isn't really a- E. -- Establish new thought-patterns, new ideas and
secret. Everyone knows this: "As a man thinketh, sodirections, and new information about where you
it is done to him." In every religion, culture, andwish to be. A good example of this might be
philosophy, this is a fundamental truth; and, evenhypnosis for smoking cessation, or even going to
science has come full-circle in its understanding ofschool to learn a new trade.
what they call, "the Observer Effect" ("Seek and you- T. -- Take obvious action steps as they present
will find."). Not only do our thoughts create ourthemselves; take steps toward your goal or desire.
experiences, our health, and our bodies; our thoughtsFor Step Two, I have a number of teachers --
and beliefs filter our perceptions and color the wayincluding the authors of books I read and my
we perceive and think about our experiences, health,teenage son. I am also fortunate enough to be
body, and life in general. But consciously controllingmarried to a truly great "healer," coach, and teacher.
your thoughts, and remaining conscious, are twoIf you don't resonate with a teacher -- perhaps one
different things; and you have to do them both --of the teachers from the Secret "rubbed you the
along with some other things -- in order to reallywrong way" -- get another teacher; don't assume
make "The Secret" work for you.the information isn't valid or "real."
Thinking can be tricky business sometimes. You mightFor Step Three, I have used the Z-Point Process,
think you are thinking about getting money to payEmotional Freedom Techniques (EFT), Tapas
debts, but all you seem to experience is more andAcupressure Technique (TAT), Psychological
more debt. Is your focus really on "more money," orKinesiology (Psych-K), HeartMath, and a number of
is it on getting rid of "DEBT?" How much time do youother Energy Psychology techniques to eliminate
spend thinking about what you want, as opposed tostress, improve my health, stimulate creativity and
what you DON'T WANT? What you are thinkingproductivity, and manage my thoughts and emotions.
about matters; but so does HOW you are thinking,If you truly want The Secret to work for you, you
and WHY you are thinking it. Your feelings are muchneed to learn more about your thoughts and
more important than you might have been told.emotions and how to use them to your benefit
Thinking about money while feeling stressed, forrather than continuing to let them "unconsciously"
instance, will bring you a money-experience thatsabotage you.
makes you feel "stressed." There are basicallySo, if you want the Law of Attraction, The Secret,
three-things you need to know about how thoseor whatever you choose to call "it," to work reliably
who teach the Secret (Law of Attraction) make itand effectively for you, spend a little time getting
work for them:your thoughts organized, and quieting your mind so
you can hear you HEART's desires -- they may be
1. They all have a way of "systematizing," orsomewhat different from what your "head" is telling
organizing their thoughts and activities; and,you to "chase." Then, find a guide; and learn some
2. They all have "teachers," or "coaches," who helpself-help, or emotional self-management, tools. Each
them overcome their own obstacles and limitingstep has something to think about, but here are the
thoughts; and,three-basic ingredients for picking yourself up, getting
3. They all have and use "techniques" forturned around, and on the road to consistently
Stress-Management, or Energy Psychology"successful" manifestation:
techniques, they use to overcome stress, fear, and
other negative emotions, limiting beliefs, and mental,1. Define your desires and organize your thoughts
emotional, and physical obstacles to success.around them;
For Step One, I use a process I call the "RESET2. Find a Coach or Teacher from whom you can get
Process." I approach all goals and desires froman "outside" opinion of your situation; and,
essentially the same perspective -- whether I want3. Find, Gather, and Learn to use, some of the tools
to manifest something really BIG, or simply create athat will be helpful to you on this journey (Z-Point,
state of inner Peace and calm. RESET is an acronymEFT, TAT, etc...)
for the process of moving from one emotional levelThe people who are consistently choosing the things
to the next, or to acquire or achieve anything youthey create for themselves are not "wrong" about
truly desire. "RESET" stands for: Recognize, Eliminate,how they're doing it; they are indeed telling you how
Synchronize, Establish, Take Action (RESET).it works when they teach that your thoughts create
- R. -- Recognize your current situation and theyour reality. But, there is much to learn about your
contrast between that and what it is you want.mind and your thoughts if you want to make "The
- E. -- Eliminate negative self-talk and limiting beliefsSecret" work for you as well as it does for others --
(the reasons you are still where you are...) with anwho do know a lot about the way their mind and
Energy Psychology tool (such as the Z-Point Process,thoughts work. Don't waste your time judging people
EFT, or TAT), with prayer, meditation, or somebecause they create more, or better, or different
other method you are familiar or comfortable with.than you; learn what they know, and create anything
- S. -- Synchronize your desires, beliefs, thoughts,you want. Then, you'll be happy; and the world will be
words, and actions. You can also use Energya better place.
Psychology techniques for this...