The Power by Rhonda Byrne

I just received my copy of The Power by Rhonda Byrne in time to begin my weekend. I devoured it as I have done the same with every book of this caliber. I would like to share with you my take on this particular book now.


Let me start by giving you a little perspective on my perspective. I have read, reread, and studied literally dozens of books that deal specifically with the Law of Attraction, and hundreds more about success in general. This would include books on business, sales, management, psychology, marketing, spirituality, religion, and the mind.


On books that deal specifically with the Law of Attraction, I've seen very deep and profound books, such as the works of Thomas Troward, Charles Haanel, Prentice Mulford, Robert Collier and the like. I've read very practical books. I've read very scientific explanations of the subject. I've even read more esoteric works, religious works, feel-good works, etc.


I was my major plan, when I discovered this idea, to come at it from every angle possible to get a more comprehensive grasp on the subject. I'm a big advocate of applying accelerated learning techniques, one of which includes coming at something from several angles to increase the number of neuronal links in the brain. We get a much better understanding of something when we can see how it relates to other ideas.


Obviously, to do this requires a very strong commitment. I am definitely committed, and seeing the most amazing results from this commitment. I've spent years studying and learning to apply these concepts.


I'm very excited at the recent explosion of resources that are coming out into the market place and getting more widespread attention. I believe this has been due to the release of The Secret more than any other factor.


The Secret is what I would classify as a feel good approach. In the movie, each of the Secret teachers does an exemplary job of explaining what you need to do to put the Law of Attraction into operation for you to attract what you want. They tell you the what, and they do so in a way that makes you feel good, at least for the time being while you are watching it.


This was the reason this movie became so popular with so many millions and spread so rapidly. Even Rhonda Byrne explained that she used the Secret to create The Secret. Ingenious!


The Power really does go further. It does what it says it would do in the preview video, if you did get a chance to see it. In The Secret, they spoke of the importance of feeling good, but in The Power, this topic goes to new levels beyond the "what" to explain more the "why" and the "how" to accomplish this.


My hat's off to Rhonda Byrne on this one for sure. The power is exactly what it has been advertised to be. It is a Masterpiece. Because it was just released, I really don't want to explain in great detail what it is about. I would rather you go out, get it, and see for yourself.


But I will say this. If you understood The Secret enough to know that it has substance, even if you didn't get the full results you wanted, you have to get this book. If you read it with intention and feeling, you will gain an in depth understanding of the power behind the Secret. Maybe this is all you need to have a truly amazing life. I know I have.



I want YOU to succeed!



Jeffrey Brandt

Author of Close Your Eyes to Find Your Way: A Guide to Discovering Your Higher Self.






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Spirit creates by self-contemplation

Spirit creates by Self-contemplation;

Therefore, What it contemplates itself

as being, that it becomes.

You are individual Spirit;

Therefore, What you contemplate as

the Law of your own being becomes the

Law of your being.

~Thomas Troward

Isn’t this a most powerful statement? The act of creation is carried out through Self-contemplation. It does not say through Self-contemplation in relationship to your environment, your circumstance, your current situation. It does not say in relation to anything at all. Self-contemplation is just that. It is in complete and utter independence from any and all outside comparison.


The second part of this profound statement reads: What you contemplate as the Law of your own being becomes the Law of your being. Can you see how this is in essence reinforcing the idea that the Self of which is contemplated is not only independent of outside comparison, but also independent of precedent? This is truly a most empowering statement.



Now in plain English, what exactly does all of this mean?



The idea of wanting to improve your life situation is a natural outgrowth of the dissatisfaction you sense with your current life situation. You are not entirely satisfied with the ways things are in your life. You want to experience a better life. Whether this means you want more money, a better relationship, a more rewarding career, or simply a sense of purpose; it doesn’t matter. You want something to change.


First of all, realize this is natural. It is not a bad thing. It simply is an expression of your being alive. You want to experience more life, and that is a good thing. Smile.


The next most natural thing to do, once you become aware of your dissatisfaction and your desire to change, is to make a decision to change. This is where understanding the above statement can really make a big difference in how you go about making this change, and thus, the results you will achieve in making that change.


Now when most people decide they want something in their life to change, they focus on that thing that they wish to change.



I want to lose weight.

I want to earn more money.

I want him to notice all that I do.

I want more free time.



Now consider the above statement: “Spirit creates by Self-contemplation”



If you are contemplating that which you wish to change, you are creating more of that desire, to lose weight, to earn more money, his noticing all that you do, more free time. According to the above, to attain the desired outcome, you must contemplate that result within your being.



You have an imagination. It is for this purpose that your imagination serves you. Direct your imagination to create the vision of yourself with your desired result already achieved. Contemplate your self at the ideal weight. Contemplate your earning a surplus of money. Contemplate yourself in any circumstance you wish to experience. What you contemplate yourself as being, that is what you will become.




Now for the second part of the statement: “What you contemplate as the Law of your own being becomes the Law of your being.”




Understand that most people have an idea of how they wish their life to be, but they impose limits as to how far they can go and how fast they can get there. They base their goals or the achievement of those goals on precedent, whether personal, observed, or entirely fabricated from their imagination. They impose limitations based on their sense of self-worth. This can be with goals concerning money, weight, recognition or freedom. Who is really to say how much you can attain or how long it will take you.


This statement makes it clear that precedent is only valid for those who make it valid. In historic terms, think of the following examples:



We make ships of iron that float.

We speak to people anywhere on the planet in real time without having to shout.

We fly through the air and into space.

We breathe under water.

By this time tomorrow, we can be anyplace on this planet.



Think about this. Now consider your thoughts on this from the perspective of someone living just two centuries earlier. What is precedent other than not understanding the first cause of any law? You decide what is possible, not precedent!


“Yes” you say “I can see that whatever I want may be possible, but I don’t know how to bring it into being.” If this or something similar is on your mind, look at the statement again.

“Spirit creates by Self-contemplation;

Therefore, What it contemplates itself

as being, that it becomes.

You are individual Spirit;

Therefore, What you contemplate as

the Law of your own being becomes the

Law of your being.”

If you wish to create a new life for yourself, contemplate yourself as you wish to be. Do not contemplate your current circumstance. Do not contemplate limits to your potential. Do not contemplate precedent. Do not contemplate the path you must take. Simply contemplate yourself as the ideal. The how will come to you in the form of ideas once you get the ideal planted in your marvelous mind.


This marvelous mind is the tool you have to work with. It is the connection you have to communicate to Source, through imagination, envisioning your ideal. It is the connection you have to receive from Source, through intuition, hunches. You are a miracle, a divine miracle. And we are only just beginning to discover what this truly means.




To your Infinite Abundance,

Jeffrey Brandt

Author of Close Your Eyes to Find Your Way: A Guide to Discovering Your Higher Self.







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