Tip#57: Movies To Inspire The Power of Your Mind

Motivating Themes:
• Energize Yourself
• Optimism
• Synchronicity/Serendipity

There are empowering concepts shared in The Secretmovie that reminded me of The Celestine Prophecybook I read in 1994. The book inspired millions of people and it remained on the New York Times best-seller list for three years.

The chain reaction of individuals recommending this book to me and to each other was so intense that it demonstrated what the book talked about: People were powerful energy beings and we can all tap into the power of synchronicity.

So now it feels like The Secretis part 2 of another movement of enthusiasm for realizing 'thoughts' are a powerful form of energy that can change lives. In the past these concepts would have been considered science fiction or fantasy or even new age babble.

There are already many imaginative movies that explore fantastic uses of the mind over the years. Here are some of my favourites to inspire you:

Star Wars 1977

The Force is introduced to pop culture in this history making film. Creator George Lucashad culled this concept from eastern beliefs fusing it into a creative story for the masses. The Force is described by Obi-Wan Kenobi played by Alec Guinness as "an energy field created by all living things. It surrounds us, penetrates us, and binds the galaxy together."

The Shadow 1994

Based on the pulp hero of the 30's and 40's the main character was trained to use his mind to influence or cloud the thoughts of others. Played by Alec Baldwin, The Shadow was once an evil man fully reformed and disciplined in Tibet to use his power for good.

Powder 1995

The main character, played by Sean Patrick Flanery, has the ability to see and use energy in extraordinary ways. Having been affected at birth when his mother was struck by lightening, he was able to access more of his brain power to move objects and to heal others. His heightened perception can also see how energy profoundly connects everyone on the planet to each other and everything around us.

Phenomenon 1996

The main character, played by John Travolta, suddenly develops esp (extrasensory perception) and telekinesis via a strange light in the sky. He is able to learn and think rapidly unleashing his innate genius. He later says that everyone is capable of doing what he can do. He was just able to access more of his dormant brain areas and apply his desired interests.

Dark City 1998

The main hero, played by Rufus Sewell, learns to use his mind powers on a heightened level to save the world in this sci fi thriller. Kiefer Sutherland also stars and is a special key to the main character's talents. The end reveals a metaphor that we all have special powers of the mind and can create our own realities.

The Sphere 1998

The concept in this film, starring Dustin Hoffman, revolved around a non-terrestrial gift that allowed people to manifest their thoughts into reality. The great question this movie leaves is whether or not humans have evolved enough to handle that gift. Though this not a favourite movie of mine the end is a thought provoking question.

The Matrix 1999
The theme of believing is at the core of this film where the hero learns to control his mind to master his reality. And like Dark City,this movie is a mirror for us all that we have the ability to create our own reality. Starring Keanu Reeves The Matrixhas been called the Star Warsof a new generation updated for our growing world of computers.

X-Men 2000

Based on the highly popular comic book released in 1963, the concept revolved around Professor X, played by Patrick Stewart, with powerful mental abilities who helps teach gifted youngsters born with unique super powers. Jean Grey is another character whose mental abilities grow throughout the trilogy of X-Men movies.

I Heart Huckabees 2004

The nature of coincidences and how all of life is connected is explored in this quirky comedy. Starring Dustin Hoffman and Lily Tomlin, the thought provoking existential concepts they introduce are cleverly visualized with amazing computer graphics. This movie can help to shake up your paradigms or your 'multitude of habits' holding you back in life. (see tip#56)

What The Bleep Do We Know? 2004

Reprogramming our destructive behaviour through our thoughts is shown as possible in this film that, in some ways, was a precursor to The Secret.This is a hybrid movie that fuses a storyline starring Marlee Matlin and interviews with several fringe neuroscientists. A favourite scene shows amazing photographs by Dr. Masaru Emotoof water crystals having been affected by specific thoughts and words.

The Secret 2006

This is the latest movie that takes the sci fi/fantasy elements out of the extraordinary concepts of energy and our ability to control it. This film shares scientific evidence and stories from many respected individuals who have come to understand the power of the law of attraction. The film shows that energy is a simple word that has a much bigger meaning now more than ever in our world today.

Coming full circle to what was introduced in Star Wars,The Force is no longer fantasy but rooted in something real and with true substance supported by science today. And pop culture has become a new resource for learning about our full potentials as human beings and the power of our minds.

So be inspired by these films and their fantastical concepts of thought and energy. Be excited that we are consciously evolving and that the power of thought is our birthright to harness. Believe you have the power and you'll start making positive changes for yourself.

"Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate. Our deepest fear is that we are powerful beyond measure. It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us."
Marianne Williamson

Emmanuel Lopez
Life Skills & Career Development
www.motivatorman.com
© Emmanuel Lopez 2007