Byrne appears to oscillate between three convictions, in fact. The first is the Law of Attraction in its crude form, of manifesting what you want by drawing to yourself with the power of thought. The second is a cluster of insights, shared by ancient traditions and modern psychology, which range from the freedom of disidentifying with feelings, to the dissolution of traumatic experiences by carefully approaching them. Then, there is the third conviction and new element in The Greatest Secret, which is to know yourself as infinite awareness. In other words, if you think positively enough, you’ll be able to manifest all your dreams into reality. The same goes for negative thinking.

Lindner, Melanie. "What People Are Still Willing To Pay For". Forbes.com . Retrieved 16 August 2018. Therefore, next time you’re replaying negative thoughts or limiting yourself, think about it this way, instead of taking it for good. Focus on your Awareness and zoom out from the vicious cycle of negativity. Lesson 3: Awareness can help you get out of the negative veil your mind has built around you. The input from several thought leaders is brilliant, and makes the book and conversation very interesting, well explained and a joy to read. Everyone of us can relate to the situation or scenario laid out that our mind and thoughts do.As the author states many times, the knowledge and insights she presents have been "discovered", written about and lived by other advanced souls before but the author's ability to bring so many insights into focus and reduce them to the simple single "greatest secret" using contemporary vernacular is her unique skill and gift to those ready to receive it. The Upanishads are ancient Sanskrit texts of spiritual teachings, written circa 800–200 BC. They are a part of the oldest spiritual scriptures of Hinduism, the Vedas. ALAN WATTS Thirdly, you need to practice staying in Awareness. Here you have to zoom out and stay in your quietness. No need to focus on your thoughts or give course to them. Be undisturbed, focused, and calm. Lesson 2: The product of your mind is not the reality you objectively live in. Mooji was born in Jamaica and moved to London as a teenager. He now lives in Portugal, where he established Monte Sahaja, Center for Self-Realisation. Mooji’s spiritual awakening was sparked in 1987 through an encounter with a Christian mystic and culminated in 1993 at the feet of his Master, the renowned Indian Sage, Papaji. Since then, countless people have come to Mooji seeking spiritual guidance, many coming to recognize their true nature. His profound teachings have developed a large following globally, especially on YouTube, where he makes many of his talks (satsangs) freely available as videos. Mooji’s style of teaching resonates with many, in particular his sense of humor, analogies, story-telling, and metaphors, which he deftly uses to illuminate the truth. Like many others, I have watched hundreds of Mooji’s talks online. I travelled to Portugal to attend one of Mooji’s retreats with my daughter, and my daughter experienced her true Self at that retreat. No endorsement could be greater than this. Mooji’s books include: Vaster Than Sky, Greater Than Space; White Fire, second edition; The Mala of God; and An Invitation to Freedom (a small but great book to realize your true Self). You can find his books and an abundance of the teachings from this beautiful being at mooji.org. MY TEACHER From Rhonda Byrne, the author of the worldwide phenomenon The Secret, comes The Greatest Secret — a long-awaited major new work that offers revelations and practices to end suffering and discover lasting happiness.

I just completed listening to all six hours of the Audible version in two days and my wife commented when she saw me at the office that I had an unusually warm smile and contented look on my face. (We work together in the same small company and she knew my usual demeanor in the past was quite commonly anything but calm or happy due to the daily stresses and challenges in business). In my own publications, I rely on and reference material that has been “teased apart” over the decades, and I’m grateful that others have done it, just as my students and ‘citers’ are grateful for the years that I’ve put into my own original contribution to the body of knowledge in my fields.Spira has described the awakening as often occurring over a number of stages. First is a realisation of the “I” that is the one constant of life. Second might be the sense that this “I” shines, bringing with it a quiet delight, source of peace, and steady compassion. A third might come with an appreciation that there is no “my I”, but rather that I-ness is shared within and by all beings. If you tell yourself negative things and impose limits on yourself, your life will start going downwards. To break this flawed thinking system, you need to tap into your Awareness, and that’s exactly what this book teaches you how to do. Who would I recommend The Greatest Secret summary to?

Waking up to our true nature is easier now than it has ever been; it is possible for every one of us to go all the way home. It may not be as easy in the future – we don’t know – so if you can, make the most of this time now, your life now, and these inspirational teachers.” – Rhonda Byrne SAILOR BOB ADAMSON After the death of her father in 2004, Byrne became very depressed. At the instigation of her daughter Hayley, she read The Science of Getting Rich (1910) by Wallace D. Wattles. She began to work on The Secret. [4] The Secret [ edit ] Is 'manifesting' dangerous magical thinking or a formula for success?". The Guardian. 21 April 2022 . Retrieved 7 June 2022. For the rest of us, whether we realize it or not, we’ve been in search of this truth unceasingly every single day of our lives. What secret can possibly be so lifechanging? What single discovery offers a direct path to end suffering and to live a life of deep joy?Sufi teachers often refer to the following Hadith: I was a hidden treasure and I longed to be known, so I created the world to be known. Return is life’s direction of travel, and the destination is no distance from us. In wisdom traditions, these methods would be called a progressive path, as the benefits accrue with practice over time.

This is not an answer that your mind or logical reasoning can answer. It’s an answer that you feel and explore. Once you know how to find your Awareness, you must notice it. Simons, Christopher F. Chabris and Daniel J. (24 September 2010). "The Pseudoscience of 'The Secret' and 'The Power' ". The New York Times . Retrieved 16 August 2018.

With the additional voices of Shaan Baig, Edoardo Ballerini, Antonia Bath, William Burns, Skye Byrne, Matthew Lloyd Davies, Manish Dongardive, Bill Doyle, Stephen Graybill, Gary Furlong, Michele Karpel, Adam Lazarre-White, and Sunil Malhotra. In 2007 Byrne was featured in Time Magazine 's TIME 100: The Most Influential People. She gained mainstream popularity and commercial success after appearing on The Oprah Winfrey Show. [7] Sequels [ edit ] But let’s not forget or diminish Byrne’s personal stories woven throughout the text. One might overlook citations, while considering only her personal thoughts and experiences and receive just as much. She pays great tribute to those from whom she’s learned, rather than claiming self-attained enlightenment, awareness — whatever one wishes to call it — without the assistance of great teachers. She is the grateful student, not the “preaching master”. (My own mentor, now passed, told me that the day I stopped learning from and being grateful for my students is the day I should stop teaching. I think Byrne ‘gets this’.) Profound wisdom from spiritual teachers from around the world, past and present, who have discovered the greatest secret. However, it’s only your subjectivity defining your world, but you still take the step even though you feel better at home. It goes the same with negative thoughts.