Who are your favourite teachers from ‘The Secret’?
2006 hit movie featured a number of Law of Attraction teachers. That movie also introduced a lot of new people to the age-old Law of Attraction.
It’s a very emotive movie and I know of a number of people who watch it regularly to fill themselves with optimism. My previous post looked at a ‘Secret-like’ movie, The Opus, featuring a number of teachers from The Secret. So today’s question to you is….Who are your favourite teachers from ‘The Secret’ and why? With the follow up question (as a follow up movie is apparently still in the pipeline), who would you like to see in the movie and why? In the first movie, my favourite teachers were Bob Proctor, Rev. Michael Beckwith, Joe Vitale and Esther Hicks. This was because they explained the Law of Attraction so clearly in a way that resonated with my own feelings and beliefs. To my mind, Bob Proctor was succinct and perhaps focused on manifestation for our individual good and that of others. Michael Beckwith stood out like a beacon for not only focusing on the spiritual side of the Law of Attraction, but for also assuring viewers that LOA is what God intended for us. Whether you believe in God or not, the Law of Attraction is there to support you to make your world and the wider world a better place. Joe Vitale came across as a humble chap who lives the Law of Attraction and lives fro others. Esther Hicks really appealed to me for her clarity. Her no-nonsense appeal summed up what the Law of Attraction is all about. As to who I’d like to see in the sequel to The Secret (apart from myself, of course ;-), I would like to see Wayne Dyer in the movie as I’ve recently picked up on his teachings which, whilst not really talking about the Law of Attraction by name, follows the principles and adds an extra spiritual dimension. I would also like to see some teachers who can focus on removing blockages to getting what you want. It might not be appropriate, but I am now a big fan of Gary Craig and his Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT) to remove blockages. But whether there will be space in the movie for this, only the producers can make that decision. Now over to your, what do you think? Thoughts below.
My favourite is Esther Hicks - I’ve got alot of her books.
but I’d really like to see ‘Abraham’ in the Secret 2 this time. I find her words much more inspiring as Abraham.
Comment by Deidre — March 4, 2008 @ 10:50 am
Joe Vitale everytime. I hope he’s in Secret II.
I’m going to watch The Opus - is it out yet? He’s in that too. Kind of interested in his tv show.
Sheki
Comment by Sheki — March 4, 2008 @ 10:53 am
I’m not that impressed with what I’ve seen of the Opus so not sure if I will watch it.
It doesn’t take things forward any from The Secret.
People need to know what to do next. What’s the next level? Stuff like that.
Dave G
Comment by Dave Golder — March 4, 2008 @ 10:55 am
Great comments, folks. Keep them coming in.
Dave - that’s why I republished my book, Law of Attraction in 30 Minutes - to give people that level of information.
Step by step instructions on precisely what to do, with practical tools to help.
Keep reading this blog and I’ll post more about The Opus and Secret 2 when I hear more.
GK
Comment by GK Anthony — March 4, 2008 @ 11:02 am
I know you are looking specifically for teachers from the secret, but in my opinion Douglas Vermeeren from the Opus was far stronger than all the teachers in the Secret and all the other teachers in The Opus put together. He shared practical real life applicable information that has directly effected my efforts to create a more significant quality of life. I have also seen the effect that his clear and distinct principles have had in my office - people are actually different and doing wonderful things. We have real measurable results. Not just a motivation that fades once the film has ended. I think the other teachers would do well to try and get the kind of clarity he achieves in his teaching methods. For me the strength in a teacher should always come down to the fruits of those he is teaching and how he blesses their lives. I also appreciate the genuineness and sincerity of his message. Douglas Vermeeren gets my vote as #1.
Comment by Lorna Gardner — June 21, 2008 @ 6:53 pm
Lorna - thanks for sharing.
I’ve only seen Douglas Vermeeren in trailers for The Opus, so far, but he seems like the real thing.
From your comments, he also sounds like he’s giving out quite practical information, which was (in my mind) perhaps the only failing of The Secret. For me, The Secret was more inspirational than educational.
If The Opus addresses that then they may have a winner on their hands.
I’ve got to watch it now and provide my own thoughts on it….watch out for that future post!
Have a great day
Comment by GK — June 22, 2008 @ 3:01 am
I would have to agree with Lorna
as well. I have had a chance to see both films and here many of the speakers from The Secret and a
few of The Opus speakers live. No
doubt that there are all very powerful and influential people, But
Douglas Vermeeren is definitely
my favorite. Quite frankly there
really isn’t anyone who leaves
you feeling as empowered and as
inspired. As Lorna has stated above the greatness of a teacher is in how they can benefit their students. Now don’t get me wrong - lots of great stuff from everyone involved, but Doug Vermeeren actually changed my life. There are measurable things that I actually do differently everyday because of one of his talks. And I have also been to use his tools to get actual real world results - not just motivation. My vote also goes for Vermeeren as the #1 personal development teacher in the business today.
(sorry my comments may not be formatted proper - trying to do this from a handheld)
Comment by Rob — June 22, 2008 @ 10:07 am
I don’t want this to sound like Vermeeren’s fan club, but I too am a huge supporter. He has made an extremely incredible difference in our family and especially with my son. I won’t get into details but I will say in no uncertain terms that he has had an effect on my son that has literally changed his life (maybe even to the point of saving it.) My vote is 100% for Vermeeren as the strongest personal development teacher (and especially for our family) of all time. We have seen the Secret, we have seen The Opus we have seen so many of the new films coming out and they are great. But the day we saw Mr. Vermeeren live was a day I will not forget and the days and weeks after have really been the true test. I am still inspired and do things very differently. But more important than that my son who was diagnosed with depression and who had been without ambition since high school is now making plans to return to college and is doing wonderful things that I never dreamed possible.
Comment by Barry — June 22, 2008 @ 4:30 pm
I also like Doug Vermeeren. I think he is very genuine and sincere and his teaching method is very fresh. What he has too say is maybe not that new, but the way he says it comes across powerfully. He is one of my favorite teachers, but not the only one. I really like John Demartini, Jack Canfield and several others. One thing I will say about Vermeeren is that he certainly has proven that as a “new kid on the block” he is a personal development teacher that is going to really be making some waves. And for that I give him total Kudos. It’s about time someone started shaking things up.
Comment by Cory M. — August 5, 2008 @ 6:29 pm