Part Six - Page 3

14. This then is the Temple of the living Infinite and the individual I is given control and upon their understanding of the mechanism which is within their control will the result depend.
15. Every thought sets the brain cells in action; at first the substance upon which the thought is directed might not respond, but if the thought is sufficiently refined and concentrated, the substance finally yields and expresses perfectly.
16. This influence of the mind can be exerted upon any part of the body, causing the creation of any desirable effect.
17. A perfect conception and understanding of the laws governing in the mental world will succeed in being of inestimable value in the transaction of business, as it develops the power of discernment and gives a clearer understanding and appreciation of facts.
18. The person who looks within will succeed in making use of the mighty forces which will eventually determine their course in life and so bring them into vibration with all that is best, strongest and most desirable.
19. Attention or concentration is probably; the most important essential in the development of mind culture. The possibilities of attention when properly directed are so startling that they would hardly appear credible to the uninitiated. The cultivation of attention is the distinguishing characteristic of every successful person, and is the very highest personal accomplishment which can be acquired.
20. The power of attention can be more readily understood by comparing it with a magnifying glass in which the rays of sunlight are focused; they possess no particular strength as long as the glass is moved about and the rays directed from one place to another; but let the glass be held perfectly still and let the rays be focused on one spot for any length of time, the effect will become immediately apparent.
21. So with the power of thought; focus this power through attention or concentration on any single purpose for any length of time and anything becomes possible.