The Power of the Spoken Word

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The Power of the Spoken Word

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en

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Florence Scovel Shinn's spiritual guide reveals the transformative power of spoken words and affirmations for manifestation and personal growth. Blending metaphysical principles with practical, everyday examples, this compact manual teaches readers to trust intuition over reasoning, dissolve negative thought-forms, and align with Divine Law to achieve peace, prosperity, and fulfillment.

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In 'The Power of the Spoken Word,' Florence Scovel Shinn presents a transformative metaphysical framework where thoughts and spoken words function as radio waves that do not return void, directly shaping external reality. Shinn argues that unhappiness stems from a reliance on the reasoning mind, which limits Divine Intelligence, rather than a lack of power. She introduces the concept of 'weapons ye know not of,' suggesting that God possesses mysterious ways to answer prayers that human logic cannot predict. Readers are urged to follow intuition—the 'still small voice' or hunch—rather than agonizing over how circumstances will unfold. The text emphasizes that the subconscious mind accepts the first impression; therefore, one must impress it with the 'Divine Idea' of perfection to transmute lack into plenty and discord into peace. Shinn illustrates these laws through anecdotes of miraculous healings, business successes, and the restoration of broken relationships, often achieved through simple affirmations and a shift in consciousness. A central theme is the law of non-resistance; instead of fighting adverse conditions, individuals must 'get out of God's way' to allow Divine adjustment. Shinn addresses the fear of failure, identifying it as the root of many limitations, and urges readers to delight in the law of love. She teaches that by speaking Truth and maintaining a state of expectancy, individuals can dissolve negative vibrations and manifest their destiny. The work serves as a practical manual for spiritual self-help, demonstrating that by acknowledging the Divine Plan and trusting in Infinite Intelligence, one can overcome the 'robbers of time' and enter a state where all conditions are permanently perfect. Through the power of the tongue, life and death are controlled, and by choosing constructive words, one builds a new world while dissolving old, destructive thought-forms.

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Categories

• Metaphysics
• Self-Help
• New Thought