Religion vs. “The Secret”

This new approach to personal development brought about through “The Secret” and the Law of Attraction seem fascinating. If you are like me, however, you are wondering how these new teachings fit into your religious beliefs. At first I was concerned. For example, if I could get whatever I wanted stepping right into my life through positive thoughts and feelings, what about all of the less than mentally healthy people out there attracting victims into theirs?! And does God just give everything we desire if we believe it? Or is there a purpose to trials and suffering? 

After researching the topic for months, I have found that my thoughts and feelings are not unique. I’m going to share what I have found in regard to the similarities between traditional Christian beliefs and what has been portrayed as the Law of Attraction.

First, have you ever prayed for something whole-heartedly and didn’t receive it? I always believed that God had a higher purpose or a better plan that my egotistical mind couldn’t see at present. The Secret teaches that your unconscious beliefs were getting in the way. Further study lead me to find that the law of attraction would not bring you what you desire if it is not in alignment with your higher self. So, in actuality, the two principles are in alignment.

Second, “fake it till you make it” is taught by the new luminaries. I wasn’t sure I could buy into that. However, on second glance, it really just means to feel happy NOW. This coincides directly with the teaching of gratitude. Be grateful for what you DO have, use your talents and abilities for good, and you will receive more good. This new approach to ageless principles is actually pretty cool!

Third is faith. We’ve all heard of that. Some grasp and practice it daily. Though the new aged approaches may call it something different, it is a key component. “Whatever the mind can conceive and believe it can achieve.” I think we can all relate to this to a certain extent. Believing in something, and allowing the feelings of hope, love, joy and anticipation in will fast forward our righteous desires to us.

Finally, the whole point in anyone’s life is to find joy and meaning. This looks different for everyone, and everyone can find it. Happiness could be working alone in your garden, lunch with a friend, dinner with your family, or new shoes that actually feel good. Purpose is just a matter of finding joy along your way. Being happy, regardless of circumstance. Both avenues of thought teach that this is ironically when the “things” you want may materialize. But, if they don’t you are still happy. It’s kind of refreshing that these new “out there” philosophies are just a re-vamp of traditional Christian beliefs.

However you choose to look at it and incorporate it into your life-God/Universe, gratitude/positive thinking, talents/source energy, Child of God/part of the universe, the teachings of truth are and ever will be the same. Refreshing actually.

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