Today I happened to be visiting someone and what do I overhear emanating from a box in the corner... Oprah is going to be discussing "The Secret". That's right. Oprah will be discussing (again, apparently) that book/DVD sensation "The Secret" that is sweeping through metaphysical groups across the nation.
For those of you who are not familiar with the "The Secret", let me summarize. In the style of "What the Bleep", this movie presents the metaphysical/spiritual Law of Attraction. (Hello again, Fred Alan Wolf.) For those not familiar with the premise of the Law of Attraction, here it is - "you get what you think about, your thoughts determine your destiny." (Here in Smearland, we would say your thoughts determine your destination in the multiverse, but no need to nitpick.)
Heaven help me, I had to watch. And here's why...
Here is something that resonates with so many people as being true, something they can see and experience as a more accurate description of reality. Okay. If this thing is so obvious and so true, perhaps it reflects some physical, natural laws, as opposed to some metaphysical, spiritual laws. The terms 'metaphysical' and 'spiritual' imply something that is outside the realm of science. Something that should be approached with emotion and intuition instead of logic and intellect. And I think we've illustrated here the exact place in science where these ideas fit.
Don't get me wrong - I'm glad millions of people are positively impacted by what has been given to them under the guise of 'spiritual law'.
But I want to take the science to the next level. That's what will usher in your promised "new era for humankind"!
