The Sequel to "The Secret"

[artic123]

Has anyone seen "Pass It On"? I hope to see it over the weekend.

[Steve Pavlina]

Erin and I saw an early version of it at a premiere in Vegas a few months ago. We both thought it was pretty bad. I know some of the people involved with it and wanted to like it... but just couldn't. IMO it was too much rah-rah fluff. As we walked out of the theater afterwards, we were both shaking our heads.

I understand the movie has gone through more editing since the early version we saw. I haven't seen the new version. Maybe it's been improved, but I can't imagine the footage I saw being turned into anything that would make me want to recommend it, and I wouldn't consider watching it again just to find out.

Maybe some people will find value in it, like if you just need a cheesy pep talk.

[Zukin]

I think that Pass It On is actually a different movie and not connected to The Secret. I read somewhere that Rhonda Byrne (the producer of The Secret) does have another movie in the works, as well as a TV series.

[Life Designer]

I haven't seen pass it on but I do think there is a next step to the secret.

As wonderful and true as the secret is, it is too open ended.
The key to attracting the life you want is to know the life you were created to
attract. If life isn't random then neither is what we manifest.

There really is too much stuff that talks about finding a purpose in life in an open ended manner. It isn't just any purpose or having a "good" purpose, but having the divine design you were created to live out.

The next step from the secret is uncovering the true secret of your design. Then manifesting becomes automatic because it flows organically from you.
I meet a lot of folks who have good things to say and who all underscore the need to know your personal divine design but assume you will somehow just fid it or know it. However, as I work with people I hve found that the majority of people have no idea what it is or even how to find it.
It doesn't have to be a mystery or a secret. It is attainable.

[artic123]

I was hoping for a better review. I have gone to the "Pass It On" website but it must be just starting because there are not that many messages.

I will still be seeing Pass It On this weekend. I just hope it isn't a video advertisement for the speakers. Will let you know what I think.

Thanks.

S

[mogamo]

Hi all

My first post on here!!

I have watched Pass it on and found that, although not as good as the secret, it had a good message.

It was a bit corny in some, good in other parts but overall it had a message that the secret didnt really have and that is one of the major ones which is "take action".

Anyway for the small cost it would still be a good addition to your personal development library.

Have a great day!

Cheers

Michael

[jencoach]

I saw pass it on and I was not impressed. The speakers were great but was not even close to the quality of The Secret. It is just a long movie that was not well made. which is too bad because they had great speakers.

I nhave heard that The Secret is actually making a sequel called The Secret 2:The Next step. I don't know where in production the film is. But I heard rumors of a 2008 release. I also heard that many of the original cast are coming back.

And there is also a film that does not claim any affiliation with the Secret that also merits checking out: The Opus Movie

The Opus has many trailers on Youtube right now featuring Jack canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, Marci Shimoff, Bob Doyle, Morris Goodman, Dr. John Demartini, Dr. Joe Vitale, Douglas Vermeeren, Bill Bartmann and many other top speakers. (You may recognize some of those names from The Secret)

There are alot of movies comign up trying to follow the success of The Secret. But I think it will be a tough act to follow. And as Pass It On has proved it will take much more than just a good cast. I hope someone can keep the momentum going and contribute in a great way like The Secret did.

[The David]

For some reason, hearing that from Steve amuses me to death.

[TheOpusMovieCommunity]

jencoach, The Opus is now released and you can purchase the film from Nightingale.com

I saw the film at the premiere in Scottsdale, AZ and enjoyed it. Will it beat the secret? Who knows... honestly I could care less.

The Opus is down to earth and practical, and provides a much grander view of what your life can become, other than just acquiring tons of material things.

[cylon]

I've seen the secret a few times, it's a good introduction. Not like it hurts to watch it.

But I'm really confused as to why everyone attacks it because it's about materialism. That is a part of it. Health, relationships, self-esteem, making the world a better place, all those things were covered in detail in the Secret. Did I see a different version?

And what's wrong with wanting material things anyway? Why judge other people who want material things? What does that have to do with YOU?

[Zwynd]

Originally Posted by Life Designer

I haven't seen pass it on but I do think there is a next step to the secret.

As wonderful and true as the secret is, it is too open ended.
The key to attracting the life you want is to know the life you were created to
attract. If life isn't random then neither is what we manifest.

Life is meant to be open-ended.

I haven't watched the sequel and in many ways I regret watching the first video. Though it appeared handy at first, the overall feeling of it made me want to take a bath every time I thought about it.

It's all, "I'm great, and you can be too! Just keep paying us."

It's like every other motivational series/course that secretly hopes you have no willpower to actually -LIVE- your life. And so you don't, and they keep making money.

[Elrond]

Originally Posted by cylon

I've seen the secret a few times, it's a good introduction. Not like it hurts to watch it.

But I'm really confused as to why everyone attacks it because it's about materialism. That is a part of it. Health, relationships, self-esteem, making the world a better place, all those things were covered in detail in the Secret. Did I see a different version?

And what's wrong with wanting material things anyway? Why judge other people who want material things? What does that have to do with YOU?

Totally agree with you. People should be a little more occupied with their own intentions instead of judging others.

It also gets a bad rap for not talking about action... which is just plain false. It has a segment which talks about inspired action, and it's not more emphasised because that segment implies that action springs forth from positive thinking when the time and place is appropriate. I'm sure you understand, Cylon.

[cylon]

I guess people see what they expect to see. I never had the sense it was about brainwashing people into becoming even more materialistic. It featured money because that's a big concern for many people, and it was easy to see how the same principles that would attract money would attract health, peace of mind, relationships, a better lifestyle, all that stuff.

Yet I heard plenty of "oh great, just what we need, another product telling people that to be happy all they need is a new sports car. You know, that's the problem with our culture. Everyone thinks money will make you happy but that's just not true". That seems to be a reflection of their own pre-occupation with money and materialism. Especially since out of an entire full length film that had many topics, that's the only aspect they can seem to remember.

Then you start to see people's own issues of guilt and shame regarding money come to the surface. What seems like an attack on materialism is really an affirmation that they do not feel worthy of abundance in their own lives, and if they can't have that feeling of self-love and acceptance, no one else should either.

And just in case you were wondering if they were just bitter, no in fact they are doing you a service, after all, if the LOA were REAL, then the secret would be free, and all the people that were involved in making that movie shouldn't have been paid for it, just being a part of it should have manifested lottery wins for all involved in the production.

So now my bitterness and self-hatred and belief that life should not be easy like this has manifested as me looking out for your welfare and not feeding these charlatans any more money.

[Elrond]

Originally Posted by cylon

I guess people see what they expect to see. I never had the sense it was about brainwashing people into becoming even more materialistic. It featured money because that's a big concern for many people, and it was easy to see how the same principles that would attract money would attract health, peace of mind, relationships, a better lifestyle, all that stuff.

Yet I heard plenty of "oh great, just what we need, another product telling people that to be happy all they need is a new sports car. You know, that's the problem with our culture. Everyone thinks money will make you happy but that's just not true". That seems to be a reflection of their own pre-occupation with money and materialism. Especially since out of an entire full length film that had many topics, that's the only aspect they can seem to remember.

Then you start to see people's own issues of guilt and shame regarding money come to the surface. What seems like an attack on materialism is really an affirmation that they do not feel worthy of abundance in their own lives, and if they can't have that feeling of self-love and acceptance, no one else should either.

And just in case you were wondering if they were just bitter, no in fact they are doing you a service, after all, if the LOA were REAL, then the secret would be free, and all the people that were involved in making that movie shouldn't have been paid for it, just being a part of it should have manifested lottery wins for all involved in the production.

So now my bitterness and self-hatred and belief that life should not be easy like this has manifested as me looking out for your welfare and not feeding these charlatans any more money.

I don't live in the USA but it seems that being able to survive economically is far from a given over there. Cutting down on people that want to use the LoA for economical gains is easy for people that live in the comfortable middle class, such as myself. I don't find it weird at all that people would want to gain material things. And even if I did... I am be in no position to know why people want what they want.

And about charging money for the movie (so weird, right?): For someone to say that would be similar to say that a LoA guru should be morally obliged to give away her house, since she can just manifest a new residence. If you buying the movie had any painful economical impact on you, thats just Law of Attraction at work. In other words, you made it happen and not the Secret guys.

Good post Cylon.

[cylon]

Originally Posted by Elrond

Cutting down on people that want to use the LoA for economical gains is easy for people that live in the comfortable middle class, such as myself. I don't find it weird at all that people would want to gain material things. And even if I did... I am be in no position to know why people want what they want.

I think so, and I think another part of it is people who are struggling financially are in a place of lack. They really don't believe they can HAVE more, they may want more, but they don't believe it's possible, that they are victims of circumstance. Telling them that not only can they have more, but the fact that they don't have enough is their responsibility, challenges the victim mindset they have. They would rather have the victim mindset. So they lash out at the messenger.