Tony Robbins outlines 6 types of things that we can do and how to improve them and therefore improve the amount of joy in our lives.

1. We can do things that are good for us, good for others, and that we enjoy.  (These are the best things we can do.)

2. We can do things that are good for us, good for others, and that we do not enjoy.  (These can be improved to #1 status.)

3. We can do things that are good for us, not good for others, and that we enjoy.

4. We can do things that are not good for us, good for others, and that we enjoy.

5. We can do things that are not good for us, good for others, and that we do not enjoy.

6. We can do things that are not good for us, not good for others, and that we do not enjoy.  (These are the worst things we can do.)  read more »

"The Secret" is both a book and a movie, written and produced by Rhonda Byrnes.  Due to its rapid underground popularity and because of its significant message, it was featured on the Oprah show twice in February 2007 with 5 guests from "The Secret" and 2 returning guests.  The first guests on Oprah's show were Rhonda Byrnes, Jack Canfield, Lisa Nichols, James Arthur Ray, and Reverand Dr. Michael Beckwith, with James Arthur Ray and Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith returning for the follow up show.

The movie features some 20 or so experts on "The Secret" from authors, entrepreneurs, etc. to doctors, quantum physicists, etc., all who successfully use The Secret in their lives.  It also features famous historic quotes from Albert Einstein, Henry Ford, and more (see http://goodkarma.org/node/150) that seem to support The Secret.  read more »

Why does Oprah's famous personal trainer, Bob Greene, think you have to exercise even though you hate it?  He allows Oprah to hate working out and makes her do it anyway!  I'm not saying that if you hate working out you should not workout, I'm saying, like Tony Robbins says, if you have to do something, find a way to make it enjoyable while you're doing it! 

The common way to do this is to determine a reward before hand to give yourself after you workout, so while you're working out you know you have a reward coming.  But there are other ways to learn to enjoy something you hate but have to do.  Instead of getting on the treadmill in your home or gym, go for a nice walk outside if you enjoy that more, or put a movie (that you like) on in your home while you exercise (just make sure you can be focused enough to still work hard).    read more »

Have you heard of Jennifer Nicole Lee (or JNL)?  She was a guest on the Oprah show a while back because, as an out of shape mother of 2 young boys, she signed up for a bikini contest, lost over 70 pounds naturally through diet and exercise, and won the title of Ms. Bikini America.  In recognition of her accomplishment and inspiration, she was also named the first ever Ms. Muscle and Fitness in its entire 67 years.  read more »

I like the two quotes Lisa Nichols from "The Secret" r(ecently featured on the Oprah Show) frequently uses.  One of them is something like, "when you're thinking about something it's like you're placing an order to the universe" and the other one is, "the universe doesn't hear that you don't want it".  Although she doesn't go into details, this is how I understand her two quotes.

We are all in the unusual restaurant called 'the universe' where everyone and everything is both a customer and a server all at once, since everthing shares one energy, there are no separate entities.  This restaurant has an infinite menu that you can order from and when you're ready to order, all you have to do is focus your thoughts on what you want.  Someone in the restaurant (it might be someone you know, a stranger, or even yourself) will bring you your order when it is ready.   read more »

Oprah's Home Edition & "The Secret" - the Law of Attraction

After watching the Oprah shows on "The Secret" just recently, I realized that many people often misunderstand what it means to forgive.  Haven't you heard people say something like, "oh I've forgiven him already," but they say it with a tone that you suspect is still filled with anger, resentment, blame, etc.?  And then you just want to drop the subject all together because it doesn't seem like they're at peace with the subject and the conversation could take a very bad turn any second?  I know I've heard poeple talk like that.  read more »

I have been reading some negative reviews of "The Secret" recently, and I think one thing they have in common is a lack of full understanding about the law of attraction. I understand that many people do not consider themselves "spiritual" or believe in anything beyond what they can see (or "science" tells them exists). So talking about the vibrational energy of your thoughts and how they reorganize the rest of the universe might be a bit of a stretch for some people. However, what I don't understand is how people can deny that the law of attraction exists, even on a purely "rational," non-spiritual level.  read more »

More Sex, Better Sex!

Is sex with your partner getting a little routine?  Would you like sex more often?  Have you been wanting anything different from your sex life whatsoever, that you just can't seem to get?  You can have the sex life of your dreams!!!  The Law of Attraction, which says "like attracts like," can and does do all things in our lives - so whether you realize it or not, you've attracted your current sex life through your thoughts and focus.  Now all you need to do is use the Law of Attraction in your favor to make some sex-life improvements!  Read the tips below to improve your sex life right now!  read more »

The Universal Principle - Like Attracts Like

Whether you know it or not, whether you believe it or not, whether you like it or not, you have created everything in your life.  You've done this through the Law of Attraction, or simply, what you put your focus on.  Whenever you're thinking at all, you're using the Law of Attraction.  Whether you're in debt, going through divorce, overweight, been cheated, or whether you're business is booming, your creativity is flowing, your love is blossoming - whatever you are experiencing or have ever experienced - you attracted into your life by what you focused on either consciously or subconsciously.  (If you focus on something consciously, but your subconscious disagrees - you'll likely end up with what your subconscious believes - one reason some people don't seem to understand or believe in the Law of Attraction.)  read more »

"The kingdom of Heaven is within you..."

According to advocates of the movie "The Secret", recently featured on Oprah, and suggested by a quote from the Bible when Jesus says, "the kingdom of Heaven is within you, seek ye first the kingdom of Heaven and all things will be added unto you" there is no Heaven or Hell outside of us.  This may upset those who believe in the separate entity of God and the separate places of Heaven and Hell, and how God judges everyone once they die and sends them to Heaven or Hell based roughly on their actions when they were living.  And it also may delight those who consider themselves athiests and that this life is all there is, so they should do whatever they want without anyone punishing them when they die.  read more »

Expanded Concepts - Part 3

Ask and you shall receive / Ask and it is given  read more »

Expanded Concepts - Part 2

Attitude of Gratitude:  until you're grateful for what you have and able to accept what is, you won't have room in your life for anything new that you want  read more »

Expanded Concepts - Part 1

The Secret:  The Law of Attraction - the universal principle that like attracts like, or in Oprah's words "what you think about expands"

Example from the movie "The Secret":  The gay man who is treated horribly at his office job, is booed off stage as a comedian, and is accosted by hateful strangers wherever he walks.  Then he changes nothing more than his thoughts - starts thinking well about himself and expecting others around him to treat him well also.  Within weeks, he was no longer hassled by strangers, all the mean people he worked with had either transfered or left him alone, and he became popular as a comedian on stage.

Wealth:  5 aspects - financially, physically, intellectually, relationally, and spiritually  read more »

A More In-Depth Look at the Oprah Show on "The Secret" - Does The Secret Conflict With Religion?

Favorite concepts from the movie, "The Secret" (based on the book by Rhonda Byrnes) and from the Oprah episodes on "The Secret"

The Secret:  The Law of Attraction - the universal principle that like attracts like, or in Oprah's words "what you think about expands"

Wealth:  5 aspects - financially, physically, intellectually, relationally, and spiritually

The universe is abundant, yet most people have a scarcity mentality

True forgiveness is saying, "thank you for giving me that experience"  read more »

In February of 2007, Oprah had 5 guests on one of her shows, all from the hit movie, "The Secret," based on the book by Rhonda Byrnes (one of her guests).  Her other 4 guests were:  Lisa Nichols, Jack Canfield, James Arthur Ray, and Reverand Dr. Michael Beckwith.  Then the following week Oprah had 2 of the guests return for a follow-up show on "The Secret" (James Arthur Ray and Rev. Dr.  read more »