The Opus Movie Review

As Peggy O’Neil puts it in the film, “The Opus is a composer’s greatest work. The Opus is about becoming the most amazing, magnificent, extraordinary human beings that we were meant to be”. In the words of Mark Victor Hanson “You and I are here to do magnificent, magnanimous things. You’re here to create, contribute and to connect at a high velocity”, and doing that is what will bring fulfillment into your life.

 “The Opus” unfolds the story of a life changing encounter with a violinist and a young boy who is mesmerized by his playing. He is given a notepad and with these few words of wisdom; “Your Opus isn’t what you do. It will be the legacy of what you become” we follow this boy’s journey of challenges as he realizes his Opus.

Weaved within the story, are inspirational insights delivered by some familiar faces from “The Secret” like Jack Canfield, Bob Doyle, Dr. John Demartini, and Marcia Shimoff, expressing the message that you are the composer of your life.

Many new impressive people impart their wisdom as well, like Peggy O’Neil who is a “small person”, Frank Maguire who is Fed Ex Cofounder, Ed Rush who is a Fighter Pilot, and Doug Vermeeren the films creator.

In a flowing and motivational series of interview clips you are moved by the message that the legacy of what you become matters, and makes a difference in how your life flows. The most important ingredient in realizing your “Opus” is getting in touch with your passion, believing in yourself, and doing something about it.

Taking the information in “The Secret” to the next level, the importance of creating a plan of action, and just getting started, is greatly emphasized, as well as the role of flexibility and following the bread crumb trail of opportunity and intuition.

Being a psychic reader assisting those on their spiritual journey, in the field of personal development  and coaching people on sharpening their life skills for over 25 years I know that it is the “acting on it” part that loses most people. When you are clear on what you desire, and take those first steps toward it, you are your most vulnerable to disappointment. Moving beyond disappointment and handling challenges is a key part of realizing your Opus.

One of the most fascinating points brought out in the film was the influence emotion plays in creating your Opus. Did you know that the Heart Math Institute has discovered the energy field around your heart is fives times greater than the one around your brain? Working with a vision that comes from the heart, and clarifying it with real intention, rather than obligation and responsibility, can make all the difference in the world.

While although the content, flow and delivery of this film feels like “The Secret” Part 2, don’t skip it thinking you have seen and heard it all before. The fresh angle on age old spiritual philosophies is invigorating and well worth it.

You can get your own copy of “The Opus” now on DVD and start to explore your personal pursuit of your own Opus. For those of you who have watched “The Secret” over and over again to keep you inspired, you will like adding this to your repertoire.