Mind Power: The Secret of Mental Magic

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Mind Power: The Secret of Mental Magic

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en

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A vintage New Thought manual offering practical exercises in concentration, visualization, and mental discipline to strengthen willpower and shape daily habits. Atkinson presents Mind-Power as a living, universal force accessible to all, guiding readers to harness desire and will for personal transformation and dynamic influence.

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In 'Mind Power: The Secret of Mental Magic,' William Walker Atkinson presents a comprehensive exploration of Mind-Power, defining it not as a mere abstraction but as a dynamic, living force that pervades all space and matter. Atkinson argues that the universe is fundamentally alive, immanent in everything from plants and animals to inorganic crystals and metals. He posits that this force is intimately correlated with human mental operations such as desire, will, and imagination, asserting that physical energy is merely a manifestation of this underlying mental principle. The text distinguishes between two primary poles of this power: Desire-Force and Will-Power. Desire-Force is described as emotive and feminine, capable of charming others and inducing similar desires or actions. Will-Power is characterized as motive and masculine, functioning through mastery, forcefulness, and the ability to direct or restrain one's own desires. Atkinson explains how these forces operate through Personal Magnetism when individuals are in physical proximity and through Telementation when acting at a distance. A central theme is the mechanism of Mental Suggestion, which Atkinson divides into Active Suggestion (direct command or affirmation) and Passive Suggestion (subtle insinuation). He emphasizes that suggestion operates primarily through the emotional and imaginative faculties of the mind rather than reason or logic. To harness this power, Atkinson outlines the development of specific mental faculties essential for becoming a 'dynamic individual.' These include secretiveness, cautiousness, self-esteem, firmness, hope, and mirthfulness. He warns against the perverted forms of these traits, such as deceit or timidity, while encouraging their balanced cultivation. Atkinson asserts that dynamic force is neutral; it is a natural law available to all, regardless of moral standing, capable of being used for good or evil. He urges readers to claim their 'birthright of strength' to assert individuality and influence the world positively. The work serves as an encyclopedic guide to mastering one's mental machinery, teaching readers how to project strong mental currents to achieve success, heal others, and build a better world. Ultimately, the book is a radical call to action, urging individuals to reject passivity and negative content, instead embracing the 'Ocean of Mind-Power' to become strong, forceful, and dynamic agents of change.

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• Psychology
• Philosophy