SECRETS OF ‘THE SECRET’
© Sylvia Shanti Vowless QSM
Can you make a cake with only one ingredient? Drive a car knowing only one rule? Of course that's impossible! So can you create the life of your dreams using just one of the numerous Universal Laws in isolation? No, and this is the reason people worldwide are reporting that although the book/DVD 'The Secret' is a great introduction to the power of the Law of Attraction, it often doesn't work as successfully in their lives as shown in the movie.
Quite correctly it states that all great people throughout the ages - Avatars, Masters, philosophers, leaders and successful people in every field - knew and applied the Laws whether consciously or intuitively. But not just the Law of Attraction alone. Life like science requires particular formulae or mixes of 'ingredients' to achieve any given aim, be it for greater fulfillment, love, health or abundance of all kinds. I personally know of more than eighty Laws so the possible combinations are almost limitless! Similarly, if we too wish to live our life successfully with meaning and purpose then it's not just a matter of knowing what they are but how they work synergistically together, and then most importantly, applying them consciously day by day. When we're able to do this, the results often seem like miracles!
So why are Universal Laws so important?
Universal Laws govern all life here on earth and apply universally. No-one can escape or avoid them. They govern every person's life regardless of their level of awareness. Also known as Divine Laws associated with spirituality they are Natural Laws too because they explain to us the way the universe and our third-dimensional world operate with many actually having a scientific basis. They are just as immutable and unchanging as for example, the Law of Gravity. Jump off a high building and you'll soon prove the existence of this law whether or not you believe it! Foremost Quantum Physicist Professor Stephen Hawking’s profound statement applies both spiritually and scientifically:
"The universe is well-defined order; everything is explained by well-defined laws. There are no accidents."
As part of the universe, would it make sense to think that all physical creation is governed by these laws - except us?
Universal Laws are life’s foundation of power. They are quite impartial in their influence and operation and continue working in every single moment and situation - whether you choose to be aware of them or not doesn't affect or diminish their action in any way. However, you're certainly constantly aware of their effects and consequences through the circumstances their operation creates in your everyday life - both positive or negative! A great sage said:
"The cause of all man's pain and suffering is the violation of the Universal Laws."
Living in harmony with them results in positive, pleasant and fulfilling experiences whereas going against them leads to feeling a victim of 'fate' or bad luck that so often creates a life of helplessness, disorder, chaos, trial and error, hit and miss. Unfortunately many live this latter way by default simply because they're unaware of what powers are at work behind this life experience.
Where did these Laws originate? In my forty-plus years of metaphysical research and study I've found them in the sacred texts from spiritual paths and religions of both East and West. The Law known as the Golden Rule for example is found in all eight major world religions - a copy of this is on my website. We are reminded of several in the Lord's Prayer - the Laws of Creation, Praise, Ego Surrender, Forgiveness, Faith. In particular I've discovered that within the Qabbalah Mystery School wisdom, Laws are extensions into this physical universe of the Cosmic Truth Principles known as Sephiroth on the Tree of Life.
What’s often overlooked - the answer to ‘The Secret’ - are two basic sciences underlying the working of all Universal Laws, that of Vibrational Science and the Science of Mind including Subconsciousness and Thought. Scientists say that everything is energy and that the form energy takes depends upon its vibrational frequency. You can choose your personal level of vibration whether high or low in every moment, and life will respond exactly to it both outwardly and inwardly because vibrational frequencies must always match. The main way you're able to work consciously with Vibrational Science is through the Laws that explain the energy of Thought, the power of creation each one has at our disposal. This in turn gives you control over your emotions, another constant factor that hugely affects your vibrational frequency and determines whether or not any Law will work the way you desire.
To illustrate ... let's suppose you wish to attract more close, precious friends or a special soulmate - check yourself out against these questions related to associated Laws that work for or against your successful outcome:
* Do you love life and yourself? * Have you forgiven everyone and everything in your past? (Unforgiveness negates love.) * Do you feel worthy and that you deserve wonderful relationships? * Do you know, not just hope/believe you can attract them? * Are you able to receive – and give generously? Do you regularly do so? * Do you sincerely desire for others all you desire for yourself - and help them succeed? * Are you consciously working daily with the Laws of Imaging, Affirmation, Visualization, Joy and Gratitude? * And here's a tricky one - are you non-attached to the outcome?
If you honestly answer 'no' to even one of these then you’re not fulfilling a necessary component of the Law of Attraction formula! You will notice that they all rest on the foundations of how you think which controls how you feel and act. Together these determine your level of vibration. Any missing 'link' lowers your vibrations so that people you draw to you or meet will also be on a similar lower vibrational level which will probably lead to unfulfilment or disappointment.
In my experience of working and teaching Universal Laws since the 1970's, I've discovered that there's another component necessary to achieve the wonderful results we know are possible – not only possible but within everyone's reach. Creating, attracting or manifesting anything we require and desire is part of what I term 'Life Mastery,' one of the main goals of living as spiritual beings having a human experience. Notice that I don't use the usual words of 'need' and 'want' as their energy focuses on what we lack, and because of the Laws of Energy and Attraction, the likely results are that you’re left needy or wanting!
This component is learning how to interpret the various Laws correctly for a particular goal or situation. Let's take the Law of Acceptance as an example:
This Law has two opposite applications so knowing which one to apply in any circumstance is essential for positive results. The way to use it is beautifully summed up in the following prayer:
“God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change; the courage to change the things I can – and the wisdom to know the difference.”
When something happens that’s impossible to change then your best action is to accept it, seek its lesson or gift, and then let it go so you can move on. To keep regretting or railing against it simply carries on the negative reaction, hurt, emotion, limitation etc into the present - and on into the future – which only hurts yourself further and paralyses any progress.
In situations that can be changed however, such as disease and illness, if you accept the condition then you’re owning it…”accept it and it’s yours!” This makes it almost impossible to heal. Sadly one hears people talking about “my” illness or condition. This usually means that they have accepted it so completely that any thought or possibility of a healing has gone – the Laws of Belief and Word carry enormous power.
Finally, as so many of us are still working to achieve greater financial abundance and prosperity, here is my checklist of their foundation Laws which I received directly from my I AM Presence/Higher Self many years ago - and still refer to when needed as it's so easy to forget some little point which can sabotage success!
7 UNIVERSAL LAWS OF PROSPERITY & FINANCIAL ABUNDANCE
1. LAW OF BELIEF
Subconscious beliefs about prosperity and having financial abundance must be in alignment, not against your desires. Listen to the words you speak, often based on what you heard and accepted growing up, eg. Lack and poverty consciousness sayings and beliefs such as:
“I/We can’t afford that!” “There’s not enough to go round;” “Money doesn’t grow on trees!” “You can’t have money and still be spiritual!” et al.
They are NOT FACTS! CANCEL, CANCEL, CANCEL!!!
Replace them with what is now consciously true for you. Believe – and prove – the Universe is abundant. And there’s more than enough to go round.
2. LAW OF SELF-WORTH - do I feel I DESERVE it?
To create anything worthwhile in your life you must first BELIEVE you are worthy and entitled to have it, that you’re deserving. By affirming that it already exists, you are saying that YOU ARE WORTHY NOW!
3. LAW OF GRATITUDE & APPRECIATION
See only ABUNDANCE in and of life – choose an abundance of good or an abundance of lack.
Is your glass half full or half empty? Appreciate and give thanks for what you already have and what you are creating – this affirms your belief and acceptance of it. And that there’s plenty more!
Remember always to BLESS YOUR BILLS - and all money paid out!
BRM (Bless-Return-Multiply) your cheques – I write this on mine!
4. LAW OF ONENESS
Wish for others what you wish for yourself. Rejoice in others’ good fortune. Bless others and yourself. Remember that having feelings of envy or jealousy means that you are actually focusing on LACK - and therefore increasing it in your life!
5. LAW OF ATTRACTION & ENJOYMENT
You can only attract and receive what you can see yourself attracting and enjoying. If you despise money or think it’s ‘dirty’ then you will repel it! Like attracts like. Money is simply a tangible form of energy exchange and therefore in itself completely neutral.
6. LAW OF ACCEPTANCE
Abundance and money come from many sources and sometimes in what appears to be mysterious ways or via an unlikely person. Never limit the way or person that brings it to you. Give thanks, allow yourself to receive graciously and with a grateful attitude.
Aim to see money as mystical in that it’s simply a material form of energy from the ‘Cosmic Coffers’ of the Limitless Universe!
7. LAW OF TITHING & CIRCULATION
GIVING fearlessly and joyfully opens the way for more to come in and creates a flow of energy. Without giving (or receiving) you block the flow and violate the Law of Circulation.
Tithing is a tangible way of giving thanks and appreciation for your life and all you have and enjoy.
Tithing is giving approximately 10% (tithe comes from the word for ten) of your income or what you receive WITH LOVE, JOY or PLEASURE - AND WITH NO EXPECTATION OF A RETURN.
It can also be partly in the form of giving time and/or expertise. If you wish to do this regularly as part of your tithing then apply the 5+5 rule – give 5% in money and 5% in time.
Give a gift every day – it may be as little or as much as a smile, a compliment, a kind word!
Ask yourself daily: HOW or WHAT can I give today?
Sylvia Shanti Vowless QSM is a sought-after International Master Teacher, Spiritual Educator and lecturer with more than 30 years’ inner-levels training, study and experience. Also an Elder-Priest of the Order of Melchizedek and author of Soul Education books including the latest of 80+ Universal Laws and Sciences, she has travelled worldwide for decades empowering people to accelerate their ascension of consciousness, life mastery and fulfilment. She teaches all about the Laws in ‘The Answer” skillshop and the monthly Home Study Series.
Founder/Director of the Melchizedek Mystery School International and the Qabbalah Foundation of New Zealand, Sylvia can be contacted on: Ph: (07) 544 7243 or MOB: 021 259 4491;
Email: sylvia.melchizedekacademy@xtra.co.nz; Website: www.melchizedekacademy.com