- The Greatest Secret (The Secret)

I typically avoid spiritual things that use the word “ secret” because in my lifetime I’ve sometimes found them to be a ploy. However, I read for inspiration to to choose to live as awareness and a book I was reading had a quote I liked in it from The Greatest Secret book, so I decided to get a copy from the library. I was pleased to find quotes in it from many of the books I’ve read and loved over the last twenty years. To my enjoyment, this book is a beautiful overview and inspiration in living as the open Awareness we all are. I ended up purchasing a copy of my own to keep. In my opinion, this book is straightforward and would be a great book to read for someone just getting started settling into living as awareness or for someone who has been for years and enjoys reading for inspiration and focus.

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As the author states many times, the knowledge and insights she presents have been "discovered", written about and lived by other advanced souls before but the author's ability to bring so many insights into focus and reduce them to the simple single "greatest secret" using contemporary vernacular is her unique skill and gift to those ready to receive it. I absorbed with gratitude and hopefulness The Secret when it first came out. Now in this latest of her books, the author explains in The Greatest Secret the illusion that is common in humanity, the illusion that life as we live it on a daily basis, is factual and all there is to living. The truth, she claims, is that our lives are fabrications based on everything from childhood experiences to social norms, cultural attitudes and behaviors. All of this masks the truth, that we are the creators of our daily experience through the use of our minds and that behind all of this "noise", drama, the ups and downs of daily life, there is a place of perfection, peace and supreme happiness that she refers to as Consciousness. This Consciousness is One, singular and which is our true being and which all of life, truth is made from and of. Once we learn this truth and once we can separate ourselves from identification with our bodies, our minds and regain our awareness of our true Being, we live in a state of complete and total happiness. The day to day struggles to get ahead, to acquire and accumulate, to fix everything from illness to poverty, to free ourselves from the ceaseless effort to achieve, to succeed, to win, from fear and competitiveness we can finally take ultimate pleasure in simply being. We can and do live daily lives, have careers, form families, take trips etc. but they are no longer seen as goals that will fulfill us. They never do anyway but we now can take pleasure in these pursuits and activities for the simple pleasure of the experience more as observers and for the opportunities to grown in greater understanding of our true Self and true purpose. I cannot thank Ms. Byrne more for having given me this gift. I too have, as she has, spent much of my life in study and pursuit of answers, sometimes more intently than at others. I am so grateful that I ran across an interview of her on YouTube that lead me to order the Audible and the printed versions of the book. I imagine I will listen and read this through many times to absorb more and more of the message so I can put it to use increasingly in my daily living. I just completed listening to all six hours of the Audible version in two days and my wife commented when she saw me at the office that I had an unusually warm smile and contented look on my face. (We work together in the same small company and she knew my usual demeanor in the past was quite commonly anything but calm or happy due to the daily stresses and challenges in business). I hope and look forward to this book and this teaching leading to a permanent change in the way in which I view and respond to this world of illusion. Thank you Rhonda.

The greatest secret opened the door and my awareness to my Awakening and Enlightenment. Thank you. Thank you. Thank you.

I am enjoying reading this book as part of "The Secret" series. In a way the material reminds me of Stoic philosophy, particularly Epictetus. Some readers may find the actual works of Epictetus more relatable, and others may find this book easier to comprehend and apply to their lives. Either way, the message has value and this book presents it in a way that I find moving and inspiring. The book itself, like "The Secret", is a very nice hardback edition, with good quality paper, nice artwork, etc.

I have to admit, I had a love/hate relationship with this book. The first 3 chapters were a little bit boring to me but I kept reading and then it started to be really interesting! I have read all The Secret Series book and this one is completely different but by the end I found great inspiration! If you are looking for the same kind of book as the previous, this is not the book for you. But if you want to go more spiritual and "inside", this definitely is a great book...

This was an excellent read.

I absolutely loved this book. I loved the quotes by other teachers and how Rhonda Byrne also gave her experience and wisdom along with the quotes. Her energy shines through the words as you read and I have experienced awareness on a deeper and steadier level because of this book. Highly recommend.

The Greatest Secret has gradually changed my life and taught me to welcome prosperity, health and happiness into my life. I'll keep reading this book as a life reminder. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!

This has to be my favourite book of all time. I have reread it twice and will read it a third time. I found the chapter on thoughts very helpful since I tend to get caught up in the mind and keep this book available to reread to find clarity and peace. A must read for all on a spiritual path and for those wanting to experience their true nature. Would highly recommend.

The book arrived when i was ready just like the master when the student is ready

This book is amazing. I have read The Secret and The Magic, and this book it’s a plus for those. I highly recommended. Love it!

This book completely helped me to fill in the missing pieces that I had been searching for all my life. I guess you must be at a certain stage of your life to understand and embrace what the book is teaching. A great deal of this book made much sense to me , especially the "welcome" chapter, this has been a total life changer for me and something I use every day. I have read this book twice and downloaded and listened to it on audible 3 times now and each time I learn and understand more. I can see why some people may be confused at first but if you have bought it and it confuses you just set it aside and then pick it up at a later date and I am sure it will resonate for you . I found this book by chance 6 months ago and have spent every spare second since then, reading, watching Youtube, and researching online . I know and understand it is the truth . I fully understand the message the book is giving to me, though I do need to keep on practising in keeping my mind from endless chatter, I am getting there. I feel immensely grateful to Rhonda and all the teachers in this book , and I cannot wait for another book to come out. Thank you so much