The Secret by: Rhonda Byrne
Themes: Law of Attraction, Inspiration, Positivity, Manifestation
Read When: Your mind is what is holding you back, you perpetually limit yourself, you are stuck in an ungrateful spiral, or negative space.
Favorite Quotes:
“Life is meant to be abundant --- in all areas.”
“Decide what you want. Believe you can have it. Believe you deserve it. Believe it’s possible for you.”
“The most important thing for you to know is that it is impossible to feel bad and at the same time be having good thoughts. That would defy the law, because your thoughts cause your feelings. If you are feeling bad, it is because you are thinking thoughts that are making you feel bad.”
“Your life is in your hands. No matter where you are now, no matter what has happened in your life, you can begin to consciously choose your thoughts, and you can change your life. There is no such thing as a hopeless situation.”
“When you want to attract something into your life, make sure your actions don’t contradict your desires. Think about what you have asked for, and make sure that your actions are mirroring what you expect to receive, and that they’re not contradicting what you’ve asked for. Act as if you are receiving it already. Do exactly what you would do if you were receiving it today, and take actions in your life to reflect that powerful expectation. Make room to receive your desires, and as you do, you are sending out that powerful signal of expectation. ”
“What you are thinking now is creating your future life. You create your life with your thoughts. Because you are always thinking, you are always creating. What you think about the most or focus on the most, is what will appear as your life.”
Key Takeaways: The Secret is the ultimate guide to the Law of Attraction. It will hold you accountable and challenge you to alter your thoughts to manifest the life you desire. This book is all about mastering your inner narrative and changing your thoughts to open yourself up to your greatest desires while actually allowing yourself to receive them.