"Everything that surrounds you right now in your life, including the things you're complaining about, you've attracted." Joe Vitale, page 27, The Secret
When I first read that, I can recall thinking "He's not really saying that all the bad things that happen in your life, or in the lives of others is ultimately traceable to their thought processes is he? Surely not..."
But then he continues, suggesting that if you've been in a car accident or have a bad client or a debt, that "...yes you did attract it."
The author of the book continues, discussing mass tragedies where many were killed, and concludes: "By the law of attraction, they had to be on the same frequency as the event." Page 28
Yeah, I guess if there is a LAW of attraction that makes sense. In fact, if you believe in such a law, you must also believe that everything bad that happens to everyone is ultimately their fault, it's the result of their bad thinking.
As I think I've said before, this idea feels GREAT if your life is great, because it's your doing. But for several billion people in the world at any given instant, and for every single person at many points in their life, this idea will be like a gut punch.
So, the perpetual question: Is it true, or is it... sniff, sniff, I think I stepped in something...
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Friday, February 29, 2008
The Secret and Physics
"...the discoveries of quantum physics and new science are in total harmony with the teachings of The Secret." (page 156)
Quite a statement. But is it true?
I don’t pretend to understand quantum physics. And some may take exception to my simplified thoughts which follow. But here’s my take on it, for what it’s worth: We are made of cells which are made of molecules which are made of atoms which are made of the nucleus and electrons, which are made of quarks. As far as we know quarks are simply little vibrating bits of energy. Again, very simplified, but widely accepted scientifically.
Here’s the jump made by The Secret: Because we are simply vibrating energy, our thoughts must also be vibrating energy and when we think, that vibe goes out and attracts like vibrations, which is why the Law of Attraction works. You think thin thoughts, you attract thin vibes, and you get thin. You think money thoughts, you send out money vibes, and attract money. You think worrying thoughts, you send out a trouble vibe, and attract trouble.
What’s wrong with that train of thought? Seems logical enough.
It’s not that we don’t vibrate, it’s not that we don’t emit energy, and it’s not that there may not be some kind of interaction between different energy sources. BUT, as one person commenting on the Law of Attraction stated “Rumors of our magnetism are greatly exaggerated.”
There is a huge leap from saying quantum physics seems to be true, to saying that everything about you is explainable by your thoughts. And that is the leap The Secret makes.
A researcher actually called a member of the quantum theory group at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Centre at Stanford University and asked about the applications made by The Secret from the physical to the metaphysical. His answer:
“To the best of my knowledge there is no scientific evidence for a connection between subnuclear or quark physics and the metaphysical sort of attraction that makes our lives more or less worth living. And I know no basis for a scientific theory along those lines. My experience is that people who push such things are usually interested in attracting money out of your wallet. Watch out please.”
Quite a statement. But is it true?
I don’t pretend to understand quantum physics. And some may take exception to my simplified thoughts which follow. But here’s my take on it, for what it’s worth: We are made of cells which are made of molecules which are made of atoms which are made of the nucleus and electrons, which are made of quarks. As far as we know quarks are simply little vibrating bits of energy. Again, very simplified, but widely accepted scientifically.
Here’s the jump made by The Secret: Because we are simply vibrating energy, our thoughts must also be vibrating energy and when we think, that vibe goes out and attracts like vibrations, which is why the Law of Attraction works. You think thin thoughts, you attract thin vibes, and you get thin. You think money thoughts, you send out money vibes, and attract money. You think worrying thoughts, you send out a trouble vibe, and attract trouble.
What’s wrong with that train of thought? Seems logical enough.
It’s not that we don’t vibrate, it’s not that we don’t emit energy, and it’s not that there may not be some kind of interaction between different energy sources. BUT, as one person commenting on the Law of Attraction stated “Rumors of our magnetism are greatly exaggerated.”
There is a huge leap from saying quantum physics seems to be true, to saying that everything about you is explainable by your thoughts. And that is the leap The Secret makes.
A researcher actually called a member of the quantum theory group at the Stanford Linear Accelerator Centre at Stanford University and asked about the applications made by The Secret from the physical to the metaphysical. His answer:
“To the best of my knowledge there is no scientific evidence for a connection between subnuclear or quark physics and the metaphysical sort of attraction that makes our lives more or less worth living. And I know no basis for a scientific theory along those lines. My experience is that people who push such things are usually interested in attracting money out of your wallet. Watch out please.”
Friday, December 7, 2007
The "Law" of Attraction?
I couldn't believe it. I almost jumped up and shouted hallelujah! There I was in the middle of a professional speakers' convention when one of the keynoters, asked a question, something like this: If we're going to talk about the "law of attraction," shouldn't we first make sure there is such a law? Only a few of us laughed and clapped- perhaps because the LOA has been a pretty good money maker this year. And why not? Telling people they can be and do anything they imagine if they just send out enough vibes into the universal consciousness, whatever that is, is pretty flattering and makes people feel good, so they buy your stuff. 'Course it's crap, but make me feel good and I'll buy anything.
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