Messy Notes, Real Talk: My Honest Review of The Power by Rhonda Byrne
Before I even get into this, NO, this is not one of those polished, distant book reviews where I pretend to be a literary critic sipping tea and dissecting each sentence. This is a real talk, chai-in-hand, and heart-on-keyboard kind of post. If you have ever stared at the ceiling wondering if the universe is even listening, this one is definitely for you.
Rhonda Byrne, the woman who gave us The Secret, returned with The Power, and it is basically screaming in glitter font: “LOVE IS THE ANSWER, BABY”.
But don’t worry, it’s not all mush. There is structure, intention, a whole science-vibes angle. And honestly? It hit me. Not in a life-just-changed-forever way, but in a slow, warm, maybe-I-can-feel-again kind of way.
So, what is The Power about?
If I have to explain in one line? Your entire life depends on the energy you emit.
In two lines? Your thoughts, feelings, and words create your reality. The more you operate from love, not fear, not anger, not “main kya kar rahi hoon yaar” energy, the more aligned your life becomes.
It’s about the frequency of love. Not love like Bollywood rain scenes or long good morning texts, but love as a state. A power source. The vibration you plug into when you feel grateful, joyful, and hopeful. When you give, receive, or even imagine kindness.
Energy. Frequency. Vibe. Repeat.
Let’s get this straight, Rhonda’s not writing to impress. She is writing to wake you up. She is saying:
If your thoughts are low-key trash, your life will feel like trash. If your emotions are constantly spiralling, your reality reflects that. If you feel love, you’ll start to receive things that mirror that energy.
It’s brutal and beautiful. Because it means you are responsible. But it also means you are powerful.
The Universe Is a Mood Ring (and You’re the Colour)
This is one of the metaphors I made up while reading. It felt right.
Imagine the universe as a giant, reactive mood ring. It does not hear your words. It doesn’t care about your resume. It only responds to your frequency. And the only frequency it truly understands is LOVE.
So when you are out here sulking, scrolling Instagram and thinking “why is everyone ahead of me?”, the universe is like, oh, she wants more feelings of lack? Sure, there you go.
But when you say, “thank you for this quiet evening and my warm cup of coffee,” the universe nods and thinks; Ah, she is in gratitude mode. Send her more good stuff.
Delulu? Or Faith?
There’s a fine line between being delusional and having faith. Rhonda wants you to live on that line. To feel the life you want before it arrives. Not as a way to lie to yourself, but to rewire what you’re available for.
So no, it is not: “I wish I were successful.” It is: “Thank you for the abundance flowing into my life already.”
You are not begging the universe. You are becoming someone who believes he/she is worthy. That shift? It is loud. Even when it’s silent.
The One Quote That Got Me
“You are the one with the power to create the life you want.”
I paused, wrote in my messy notes, and reread it. Wrote it in my notes app. Then had a little cry.
Because I do forget. That I have the power. That I’m not just reacting to life, I’m shaping it. One thought, one micro-choice at a time.
Tools & Practices from the Book (That Actually Make Sense)
Look, I have read my share of self-help. Most of them throw generic advice like rice at a wedding. But, The Power? It gave tangible stuff. Here is a big thanks to that friend who suggested I read it. Next here is what stuck:
1. Gratitude like it is your job
Write “thank you” a hundred times, for real, not for show, not for Instagram, but for your own nervous system.
2. Visualise with your feelings, not your eyes
Don’t just imagine things, feel what it’s like to live it. The freedom | The peace | The love.
3. Talk to your mirror (awkward, I know)
Say “I love you” out loud. Feeling like a clown? Do it anyway. Because no one ever taught us how to befriend ourselves.
4. Follow your emotional GPS
If it feels like relief, expansion, comfort = green signal. If it feels like contraction, fear, or guilt = red light. Recalibrate.
Where I Felt Seen (and Slightly Called Out)
There is a part where she says your outer life is a mirror of your inner state. If your energy is impatient, bitter, or closed off, you will keep seeing more of what fuels that.
I won’t lie, I rolled my eyes. Then I thought about my week, how irritated I was, how nothing seemed to flow, how my mornings started with stress and spiral bus rides.
And I had to admit, maybe the book is not wrong. Maybe I was attracting more of the mess I was sitting in.
That’s when I decided to shift, gently. No pressure, just tiny nudges back toward love, towards softening.
My Favourite Part? The Tone.
Rhonda writes like someone who has been broken, healed, and then circled back to help others. It is not preachy, it is not elitist; it is like: “hey, I’ve been there. And here’s what worked.”
And that? Makes the book worth reading.
A Note on Skepticism
Some people call books like this fluffy or unrealistic. I get it. Not everyone wants to hear “love more” when rent is due and nothing is making sense.
But The Power isn’t asking you to fake it. It is asking you to pause and choose differently in micro-moments. To make love your home frequency, even when it’s hard.
Because when you choose love —
You communicate clearly
You forgive faster
You sleep better
You open up to joy
That is not delulu, that is healing.
Final Thoughts (Read if You’ve Been Feeling Lost Lately)
If you’ve been:
Doubting your path
Feeling behind
Waiting for a sign
Struggling to trust
Then maybe this book found you at the right time.
It won’t fix everything. But it will remind you, your power didn’t go anywhere. It was just hiding under the noise. And when you tap back into love, with no audience, no pressure, no perfect Pinterest routine, things shift. Not because the book is magical. But because YOU are.
My Rating: 🌟🌟🌟🌟 (4.5/5)
Minus half a star only because I wish it had more real-life stories. But in terms of soul, softness, and practicality? It’s a win.
Bonus: A Few Lines I Underlined (aka things I will whisper to myself later)
“Life follows you. It does not happen to you.”
“The more love you give, the more love you receive.”
“What you feel inside is what you create on the outside.”
“Don’t wait. Start feeling it now.”
Have you read The Power? Did it make you cry, eye-roll, or both? Message me. I want to know.
And if you’re just starting your manifesting journey, remember: start small. One loving thought at a time💙
