'The Secret Gratitude Book': #10 Wealth-Building Holiday Gift Idea for 2007

NOTE: This is one of 10 holiday gift ideas for enriching your own life, and/or that of others, in myriad ways. Goal: To redefine what it truly means to prosper -- now, in 2008, and well into the future.

It's no secret that we're big fans of Rhonda Byrne's best-selling self-help book, "The Secret." For this revolutionary endeavor, producer-author Byrne assembled dozens of masters in several fields -- e.g., metaphysics, psychology, spirituality, finances, entrepreneurship -- to address the power of the Law of Attraction. Since last year's release of the DVD and book, these "teachers" have inspired millions of people across the globe.

Now, there's a 2008 calendar and a journal, called "The Secret Gratitude Book." This elegant, limited-edition, hardcover book -- replete with a magnetic flap to afford its owner with a certain modicum of privacy -- delivers additional insights and affirmations regarding the Law of Attraction, plus the importance of expressing gratitude for life's daily blessings. Each day, you'll be able to record what you're currently grateful for and have the opportunity to align with your Gratitude Intentions.

James Arthur Ray Promotes "Thanks Living"
In the Thanksgiving 2007 issue of his weekly "High Velocity" newsletter, James Arthur Ray, CEO of James Ray International and one of "The Secret''s prestigous teachers, shared his thoughts about what he calls "Thanks Living" -- a practice that his father, a Protestant minister, taught to his family and parishioners:

"It's definitely no accident that a major portion of my teaching in 'The Secret' is centered on gratitude. Likewise, I devoted an entire chapter to this technology [and I use that term intentionally] in my book, 'The Science of Success.'

"While some who don't understand the power of energy, vibration and attraction may think that gratitude is not a big deal, I can promise you that...

"Gratitude is the mother of creative vibrations.
You see, when you're grateful for what you currently have in your life, it focuses you on the best. And that puts you in a vibration [feeling] to attract and receive more of the best. When you have a lack of gratitude in your life, you're focusing on the worst, and that puts you in a vibrational feeling that attracts to you more of the worst.

"Life is a self-fulfilling prophecy and YOU are the prophet.
Now, as you stop and think about this, it's very practical. Think about the person who's constantly ungrateful and full of complaints and problems. Do you want to be around them... much less help them? Probably not. Conversely, think of someone you know who's constantly grateful and appreciative in life. Same question: Do you want to be around them? Would you like to help this person if possible? Probably so.

"The Universe and all its inhabitants line up in support of the person who's in a vibration of gratitude.
Here's my recommendation as you move into the holidays this year: Make the theme of the holiday season 'giving thanks.' While eating turkey and watching football may be the norm around your household, sit down for a least a few minutes and have each family member [including you] list out loud at least three things that you're grateful for. You'll be amazed at how positively this affects the energy in your household. Who knows... you may find it addictive, and you'll find yourself one step closer to 'Thanks Living.'"

ProsperNOW's #10 Holiday Gift Suggestion
If you're seeking a last-minute stocking-stuffer for a friend or loved one, or simply want to treat yourself, pick up a copy of "The Secret Gratitude Book" at your local bookstore, or order it online from Amazon. It'll be a great way to launch 2008 -- one that blesses its users at least 10 times over.
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Minneapolis Woman Offers Free Hugs to Strangers

During last evening's WCCO-TV 10 p.m. news, there was a delightful story about a young woman who strolled along Minneapolis' Chain of Lakes [left], holding a sign that read, "FREE HUGS." Guess what? She got lots of win-win takers/givers -- including what appeared to be an entire family of five or six, who engaged her in a big group hug.

After enduring the bloody and painfully sad images from Monday's Virginia Tech massacre, and then learning about yesterday's murder-suicide shooting at NASA, WCCO-TV's story was a refreshing reprieve. Let's hear it for news crews who bring us positive stories now and then -- and for those people who help make the world so much brighter!

Image from Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board
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James Arthur Ray Reminds Us to 'Do Certain Things in a Certain Way' in Order to Achieve Total Success

Every Sunday, I look forward to receiving James Arthur Ray's "High Velocity" e-zine newsletter articles. They're always informative and inspiring, and help me rev up for the week ahead.

Yesterday's newsletter was no exception. In it, he reminded subscribers how rewarding it is -- creatively, financially, spiritually, etc. -- to be "in the zone."


Doing Certain Things in a Certain Way

By James Arthur Ray
President/CEO, James Ray International

If you think back to times in your life when you truly succeeded, whether in the financial, relationship, intellectual, physical or spiritual arenas, you'll see that you were doing things in a certain way.

If you're like most people, you may not even have known what you were doing that worked so well! Often, we aren't consciously aware of when we are "in the zone." It just happens.

Even when we succeed, we're not sure why. We don't know how we did it, so we're not sure we can repeat it. We have no idea what the formula was -- so we have no idea if we'll ever succeed again. And sometimes we don't repeat it, or we lose the good that we've brought to ourselves, or we're successful in one area of life and not in another.

We can only become consistently successful when we understand what causes success and can repeat those patterns of thinking and acting at will. In other words, you must become consciously competent.

It's like having the combination to a lock... all the numbers and all the spins. If you do it right, the lock opens every single time! These "numbers and spins" of success in all areas will be the center of our conversation in this program.

In the meantime, think about the times you have been totally successful in any area: What was your thought process at the time? What were you focused on? What type of action were you taking? Were you risk-averse or risk-driven? Were you uncertain about yourself and your abilities, or were you certain? Remember, like causes produce like effects.


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James Arthur Ray Boosts Creativity to a "T"

Every week, James Arthur Ray -- CEO of James Ray International, and a teacher/cast member of the hit film/DVD, "The Secret" -- sends his "High Velocity E-Zine" subscribers tips on how to rev up their lives -- financially, relationally, emotionally, physically and spiritually. This week's lesson is on boosting creativity. Here's what he advised subscribers to do...

"First, I am going to assume you have a goal that you want to achieve. If not, that's the first step. You need to decide what you want to create in your life. Make sure it's big, bold and exciting.

"Once you have your goal, get a blank piece of paper and draw a large 'T' on it, so that it fills up the entire page. On the left side, I want you to write, 'Why I Can't.' And on the right side of the 'T,' I want you to write, 'How I Can.'

"As with anything in life, there are obviously several reasons why you can't. But the reality is that these reasons are nothing more than dream stealers and energy drainers. They will keep you from realizing your goals and dreams. So, on the left side of the paper, put a big 'X.' Once you've drawn the 'X.' there's no room for the ideas as to why you can't.

"Now, get busy... From this moment on, only allow yourself to focus on all the reasons it will work, or all the creative ways you can accomplish your goal. Get as many as you can. No idea is a bad idea, and you can edit them later. When your mind begins to wander into how it won't work or can't be done, pull out the weeds and get right back to the actions that will bring you your fruit."

Cool, huh? Now, DO IT!
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James Arthur Ray and Other Teachers from "The Secret" Will Be on "Larry King Live" Tonight, March 8

James Arthur Ray, President/CEO of James Ray International, and one of 24 teachers/cast members from the best-selling book, audiobook and hit movie/DVD, "The Secret," will be on "Larry King Live" tonight -- Thursday, March 8. Other guests on this evening's broadcast include "Secret" stars John Assaraf, Lisa Nichols, Bob Proctor and Joe Vitale.

Since "The Secret" was released last fall, Larry's done two previous shows on the topic of "Beyond Positive Thinking." Tonight's show will feature supporters and detractors of "The Secret"'s far-reaching embrace of the power of the Law of Attraction.

"Larry King Live" airs on CNN at 9:00 p.m. Eastern, 8:00 p.m. Central, and 6:00 p.m. Pacific. To pose questions or comments before and/or after the show, go to: http://www.cnn.com/CNN/Programs/larry.king.live/.

Tune in!
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James Arthur Ray's "Collapse the World" Is His Latest Breakthrough Guided Meditation/Creation Program

Eliminate stress. Look younger. Feel more rested, more peaceful and happy... Now, I know you may be thinking this is the airy-fairy language of the personal-development movement, but the new physics is proving what the mystical traditions have told us for thousands of years. And one of the practices that's demonstrated its effectiveness, time and time again, is meditation -- proven by Western science to increase whole-brain thinking.

In fact, recent research at Harvard and other Ivy League universities has established that meditation -- in addition to guaranteeing an increased sense of calm and well-being and a myriad of other spiritual benefits -- actually increases the prefrontal cortex of your brain. On top of that, people who meditate show dramatic increases in what is called "whole-brain thinking."

Research in life-longevity proves that people with less stress in their lives and lower blood pressure -- which are closely related -- live longer and more fruitful lives. Furthermore, 20 minutes of deep meditation has been shown to be the equivalent of 2 hours of sleep!

Now, I challenge you to join the adventure...

Collapse the World is James Arthur Ray's latest breakthrough guided meditation/creation program. Simply put, it will "collapse" your current limitations -- whatever they may be -- and teach you how to create outrageous results, both spiritually and materially. There's absolutely nothing like it out there.

Disc: 1
1. The Elements

Disc: 2
1. The Etheric Body

Disc: 3
1. Energizing the Chakras

Disc: 4
1. Journey to the Infinite

Disc: 5
1. Journey to Your Higher Council

Disc: 6
1. Etheric Imprinting

In this six-CD program, some of the profound tools you'll experience are:
* How to move and operate beyond your physical body to literally increase the energy and authority you possess...
* How to connect with your "Higher Council" -- that transcendent part of you that has all answers to all questions at all times...

* How to utilize a process called "etheric imprinting" to profoundly accelerate the results you produce in every area of your life...

Collapse the World will allow you to eliminate virtually all the stress in your life...increase your feeling of fulfillment...dramatically lengthen your lifespan...and feel happy, peaceful and content the entire time!

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Oprah's Feb. 16 "The Reaction to The Secret" Show Illuminates and Inspires Her Audience

Yesterday's "The Reaction to The Secret" segment was a most apt sequel to last week's broadcast on The Oprah Winfrey Show. Once again, Oprah deserves a big kudos and thank-you for illuminating and inspiring the masses with purely positive notions about being one's very best self -- and, thus, attracting far-reaching good that radiates out into the Universe.

I shan't elaborate on the finer points that yesterday's teachers/cast members from "The Secret" -- James Arthur Ray and Michael Beckwith [see photo] -- made. Y'all can go to Oprah's Web site for a slide show, of sorts, that recaps the entire show: http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200702/tows_past_20070216.jhtml. Suffice to say, given audience members' success stories -- gleaned during just the past week, mind you -- it's evident that Oprah's generosity in bringing The Secret out into the open has already yielded countless life changes.

What I will do here is share one of the show's most salient points that truly resonated with me. In the context of addressing an audience member's concern about living The Secret while being surrounded by, well, jerks [i.e., those negative folks determined to piddle on other people's Cheerios, tear them down, block their growth, etc.], Michael Beckwith noted, "Mediocrity always attacks excellence."

Whoa! Talk about your "AHA!" moment... Just slightly reminiscent of the old aphorism, "It's hard to fly with eagles when you're hangin' out with a bunch of turkeys," Beckwith's point was totally spot on. For anyone who's been in recovery, or simply chosen to travel a life path that diverges from what's expected of him or her, his keen insight spoke volumes.

I encourage -- no, challenge -- you to do four things:
1] If you missed Oprah's first segment [Feb. 8, 2007] about The Secret, check it out: http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200702/tows_past_20070208.jhtml

2] If you missed yesterday's follow-up show about The Secret, go to: http://www2.oprah.com/tows/pastshows/200702/tows_past_20070216.jhtml

3] If you haven't yet seen nor read "The Secret," please buy the DVD, book and/or audiobook, and then apply The Secret's incredibly powerful, life-changing notions regarding the Law of Attraction.

4] Be your most excellent self. It'll be good for you, the Universe and, yes, even a few, uh, turkeys.

Photo: Harpo Productions, Inc.
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Today: Oprah Hosts Follow-Up Segment on "The Secret"

Today, just one week after featuring executive producer Rhonda Byrne and four teachers/cast members from the hit film, best-selling book, DVD and audiobook "The Secret," Oprah Winfrey is hosting two of those guests for a follow-up segment, "The Reaction to The Secret."

Evidently, when the initial segment about The Secret aired on Feb. 8, 2007, millions of viewers tuned in to The Oprah Winfrey Show to learn the mystery of The Secret and its purported power to making more money, losing weight, falling in love, having a fulfilling career, etc. Since then, the show's message boards have been abuzz with folks wanting to know more.

ProsperNOW readers and/or fans of "The Secret" know that The Secret is defined as the Law of Attraction, which states that like attracts like. Basically, the concept says that energy -- either positive or negative -- you put into the world is exactly what comes back to you. [Think karmic boomerang.] Thus, you create the circumstances of your life via the choices you make every day.

To help answer viewers' burning questions about The Secret, Oprah is hosting two of last week's guests -- James Arthur Ray, founder and CEO of James Ray International, and the Rev. Dr. Michael Bernard Beckwith, founder of the Agape International Spiritual Center. Today's show will also showcase some astounding, life-changing examples of how people have applied The Secret -- during just the past week!

Check local TV listings for broadcast times in your area.

Photo: Harpo Productions, Inc.
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Apply "The Secret" to Attract Anything You Desire -- Including a New Car!

Yesterday's broadcast of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" was nothing less than phenomenal. It was so cool to watch Oprah interact with Rhonda Byrne, executive producer of "The Secret," as well as four of the hit film's 24 teachers/cast members -- i.e., Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith, James Canfield, Lisa Nichols and James Arthur Ray.

The deeply spiritual Oprah totally embraced "The Secret"'s teachings. She candidly noted that, while watching the DVD and reading the book, she teared up and realized, "I've been living The Secret all my life."

Indeed, many "tuned-in" people have been living The Secret for centuries. For example, this reporter has lived vestiges of it, off and on, for decades -- especially after a certain beloved uncle imparted a critical golf-swing/life lesson: "Remember what you're doing right, and forget what you're doing wrong." Happily -- and most gratefully -- after having recently studied "The Secret," its life-changing lessons have been infused in her daily life [e.g., conversations, outlook, actions].

So, what is The Secret? Simply put, it's the Law of Attraction: What you put out to the Universe comes back to you. What you focus on is what you'll attract. Focus on negative stuff -- e.g., being broke, jobless, lonely, overweight -- and you'll continue to manifest those very states. Focus on positive stuff -- e.g., abundance, fulfilling and well-paid work, rewarding relationships, radiating good health -- and you'll create an entirely different, and totally prosperous, reality for yourself.

As Rev. Dr. Michael Beckwith noted, The Secret is also very much about gratitude. While practicing the steps to attract what you desire -- i.e., 1] Ask, 2] Believe, 3] Receive -- it's critical to be grateful for everything. Everything? you ask. Yep -- even the, uh, "life lessons" that can be so very difficult to handle; e.g., bankruptcy, divorce, broken leg, death of a loved one. Simply express thanks to the sources of all things -- good and not-so-good -- learn from them, and then refocus your time and energy on manifesting what you do want in your life.

Attract Whatever You Desire

Dr. Joe Vitale, another teacher from "The Secret," is a marketing genius, spiritual guide and best-selling author of countless books and self-study programs; e.g., The Attractor Factor, There's a Customer Born Every Minute, Life's Missing Instruction Manual, The E-Code: 33 Internet Superstars Reveal 43 Ways to Make Money Online Almost instantly -- Using Only E-Mail, The Power of Outrageous Marketing, Dr. Vitale's Hypnotic Marketing Library, The Millionaire Mind.

Like his fellow cast members, Dr. Vitale is also a staunch believer in The Secret notion that -- for better and/or worse -- our current circumstances reflect what we've attracted thus far, and that each of us has the power to consciously attract good stuff; e.g., luxury cars, loving relationships, great health and fitness. In fact, he's developed a program, Attract A New Car, to help virtually anyone attract their dream vehicle[s] and/or anything else they desire.

Click here to order Dr. Vitale's program -- and to see photos of his new cars and Nerissa, the love of his life.

Photo: Harpo Productions, Inc.
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James Arthur Ray Appears on "The Oprah Winfrey Show" with Fellow Cast Members from "The Secret" Tomorrow

As ProsperNOW previously reported, tomorrow [Feb. 8], Oprah Winfrey is hosting Executive Producer Rhonda Byrne and a handful of teachers/actors from "The Secret," the global hit film and best-selling book, DVD and audiobook.

Master entrepreneur James Arthur Ray, President/CEO of Carlsbad, Cal.-based James Ray International, will be among Oprah's guests. Expect him to present a compelling alchemy of keen insights on wealth creation, personal performance and spiritual growth.

Check local TV listings for broadcast time.
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