Everyone has been talking about "The
Secret." This popular film and companion book by Rhonda Byne has been on the best-selling list for weeks. Fueled by the panel discussions of The Oprah Winfrey Show, many people are seeking to understand
what is being said in "The Secret." Others are making broad, sweeping explanations for its illegitimacy. Behind all the talk, for or against, is an underlying hunger to find positive, practical
ways to improve our lives and make our spirituality work for us in everyday life. Unity School of Christianity sent forth this email in early April to express how "The Secret" relates to Unity teachings.
Unity has been quietly teaching spiritual principles like the Law of Attraction—which is The Secret—for 118 years. This has always been our mission and our passion.
A Complete Package
The Law of
Attraction, also called the Law of Mind Action, is one of five basic Unity principles and we express it as follows: "We are cocreators with God, creating reality through thoughts held in mind." What we think about most,
supported by strong feelings and actions, eventually shows up in our lives. It's a complete package deal with all parts of us in sync. And when we take personal responsibility for making life-affirming choices involving
our whole beings, we experience a more fulfilling and abundant life.
Unity cofounder Charles Fillmore explained it this way: "It is the law of Spirit that we must be that which we would draw to us. If we would draw to
us love, we must be love, be loving and kind; if we would have peace and harmony in our environment, we must establish it within ourselves."
Seek God First
Unity emphasizes the importance of aligning our
thoughts with the mind of God—of seeking God's will, not forcing our own. When we pray for the desires of our hearts, we affirm the highest good for ourselves and all others involved. And since only God sees everything
from the highest perspective, we seek God first in everything.
Jesus, our Way Shower, taught, "Strive first for the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well" (Mt. 6:33).
In other words, align yourself completely with God Mind and everything you need in this world will flow your way. That's the Law of Attraction in action.
Gifts From the Source
Spiritual principles are
universally available. They are gifts from the one Source of all life. As with gravity or the very air we breathe, there is really nothing secret about these universal laws. Jesus taught them to everyone who was ready
and willing to learn, regardless of their social, political, or religious status. All the inspired masters throughout human history have done the same. Spiritual principles are the laws of the universe, available to
anyone "with ears to hear" and "eyes to see."
At Unity in Community, we teach these spiritual principles in everything we do, not only on Sunday mornings, in our classes and workshops, but also in our
business and personal affairs. We invite you to join us at any of our services or events. Our prayer line is available at 740-362-4214. All of our weekly inspirations are archived on our website at
