Does "The Secret" Focus Too Much on Money?

As a huge fan of the movie "The Secret" I have told hundreds (if not thousands) of people about the film. Several people have mentioned that they feel there is too much emphasis on money and getting rich in the movie.

I confess, this surprised me. I felt (and still do) that the movie does a great job of exploring The Law of Attraction and how we can use it in many, many facets of our lives.

Relationships, health, career, and yes, money. One of my favorite points is made by James Ray when he mentions real wealth is not just about money...money is a part of it, but it also includes your physical, emotional and spiritual health as well.

So money is a part of real wealth, then why does it bring up such strong feelings of animosity and angst? Does anyone get really emotional at the suggestion that optimum health is part of being truly wealthy? Or that wealth includes a deep connection with other people and God (the universe, source, however you see that spiritual connection)?

Money is a tool. It is neither good nor bad. Money just is. And if we are honest with ourselves, it is pretty necessary in today's world. So if money is necessary and not inherently evil, why not have more of it?

Is it a virtue to be poor? Not on your life! As Oprah Winfrey says, "one of the best things you can do for the poor is not be one of them".

With much money I can do much good for more people than I can if I have just a little money.

When we have little money there is more worry--about how to pay the bills, feed the family, put shoes on the kids, keep the car gassed up so we can get to work. There is little time, energy or money for getting ahead much less sharing with others. Have you ever felt like you were barely keeping your head above water? Maybe you have felt like you were "going down for the third time". Where is the virtue in that?

Money doesn't solve every problem. It isn't magic. But it does make life more enjoyable. If you had "more than enough" money, what would you do with it? How would you contribute to your family, your community, the world, in ways that you are unable to now? How do you feel when you think about doing those things? Do you feel good? THAT is what having money can do!

Being rich means to me living the best life I can. That takes money. That is a fact of life in every part of the world that I know about. Does that make you uncomfortable? Then think about your kids. If you have kids, you want them to have a great life. That is what all parents want for their kids. For them to live their best life they need education, food, clothing AND they need their parents around them, giving them love.

So live your best life and help your kids do the same. Help the world to be a better place. Know that you can be rich, in all areas of your life. Money is one of those ways. With your money, help others who have less. Learn about the world and how to help protect it. Like any tool, when you know how to use it, it becomes more and more useful and valuable. Learn to handle money. Learn to use it. Learn to be rich.