Archive for January, 2010

The Moses Code – Review

Tuesday, January 5th, 2010

The Moses Code from James F Twyman sounded very interesting so when I finally got a copy I dropped everything and watched it in one sitting.

The collection of interviews is in The Secret style with quick edits between people discussing the subject matter, and some nifty backgrounds. James decided to go with an arthouse style of editing that meant he was talking directly to you facing the camera and then, for some inexplicable reason, we get to see him side on talking to the right. I’m not sure how this works as it would suggest he’s talking to air! Still, it added to the uniqueness of this production.

The content is mainly about recognising your place in the universe through understanding a translation to English of the line “I am that I am” which should actually be “I am that, I am” This is all explained in the DVD so I won’t go into details here but suffice to say, when one of the people being interviewed said something like “we’ve heard this line all our lives and have not really understood it properly” I was definitely out of the loop as I had never ever heard that line before! In fact, I think the last time I read a passage from the old testament it was delivered through chalk drawings at Sunday school.

I think my high expectations of finding out some revelation was what made it a bit disappointing. Also, I don’t actually know any Jewish people and anything I’ve learnt about Jewish religion was through South Park so I was struggling to understand some of the references.

Having said that, for those of you who do understand Jewish history or religion you might find it very informative, compelling and life changing. And anything that changes your life for the better has got to be good. Find out more about it here

Cosmic Ordering

Monday, January 4th, 2010

What is the difference between the Law of Attraction and Cosmic Ordering? Well, nothing much. The Law of Attraction looks at how our thoughts influence the world around us and how we can use those thoughts to attract what we want into our lives. The words ‘Cosmic Ordering’ seems to focus on getting particular things or items into your life, like a new car or house or partner. Both meanings mean you just ask the universe for what you want, stay blissfully happy and grateful and eventually what you want will appear. Another way of saying the Law of Attraction and Cosmic Ordering is Manifesting your Desires.

So, what have you been manifesting lately? Many people want physical, solid objects that they can hold. This is the materialistic and consumer culture world in action. There are other things you can manifest too. Like solutions.

I’m always trying to find solutions to problems. The Law of Attraction is great for this. I think of a problem and meditate for a solution. It may not come to me at the time but it will suddenly appear out of the blue later.  Like wanting to find an entrepreneurial club with the intention of finding someone who can help me with my business, and finding the club, then the mentor I need at the first meeting I went to. Or needing a new timesheet software for my staff and having a student tell me all about the timesheet software he used to sell that’s still around. (How many English students do you know that used to sell timesheet software???)

So, rather than focus on the problem and stress about the problem, meditate on the universe finding you a solution. It could be about money, time or space but the universe will help. The answer may not be what you’re expecting but the universe always answers. Just ask.

Review of The Secret Movie

Sunday, January 3rd, 2010

Well, The Secret Book and The Secret Movie completely changed my life so I’m afraid I’m going to have to say this is going to be a very biased review!

The movie explores the universal law that operates whether we know it or not known as the Law of Attraction. The movie goes into some detail as to how you can use the law of attraction to change the world around you. It interviews several people from around the world and they tell all their stories and how their belief and vision have attracted what they need into their lives. I was particularly impressed with Jack Canfield’s story, enough to then go out and buy his book The Success Principles . Having read most of his series ‘Chicken Soup for the Soul’ and looking forward to his latest Teacher Tales he was the one that finally won me over. Admittedly I have yet to stick a vision check onto my ceiling but I’ll do that one day.

I thought the video was brilliant for a number of reasons.

1. It is full of self-empowering and complimentary comments. For those people who are feeling a bit depressed it is a feel-good movie. Lots of lines about why YOU are special and how YOU can change things.

2. It doesn’t try to sell you anything. All the information is freely given and there’s enough there for you to go and do it yourself without buying any additional merchandise. On the DVD release version there is an advertisement at the end by Bob Proctor encouraging you to buy merchandise, but that’s the only sell.

3. It’s like a science program on gravity. You learn everything you need to know about gravity but until you drop a ball you can’t completely believe it. The movie gave examples on how you can test the theory of the law of attraction for yourself. Imagining a car parking space where you want it to be or believing someone will buy you a cup of coffee. Simple things like that that you can test yourself. So, of course, I tested them and found the law of attraction to work for me too.

4. The direct to camera cut and swap style of storytelling is not for everyone but I liked it. The stories and music and background images, as well as the fact that many of the speakers gave their own views, in sections, on how things worked, that were well-edited together, meant that it kept my attention. Each section was a revelation for me and kept me wanting more.

The other great thing about the movie is that, unlike other direct to camera interview documentaries, there were copious reenactments and explanatory scenes going on while the speakers talked. This helped reinforce a number of things some of the speakers were saying and also meant the movie did not get boring.

One of the downsides is that, if you were one of the people who went to the cinema to see this movie based on the advertising, you were probably disappointed. Many thought The Secret was a story rather than a group of interviews. I don’t think I’d ever pay money to see a movie at a cinema featuring interviews!

Even so, the fact that the movie contained life changing information made it worthwhile for anyone who decides to follow the 21st century way of viewing the universe. 9/10. Find out more about the DVD release here