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1. The money consciousness is an attitude of mind; it is the open door to the arteries of commerce. It is the receptive attitude. Desire is the attractive force which sets the current in motion and love is the great pipe by which the current is opened and flows completely straight, towards us.
2. Love is just the same as money consciousness; it is wealth consciousness, and as the law is perfect we get exactly what we give; if we love we get what we loved. Money weaves itself into the entire fabric of our very existence; it engages the best thought of the best minds.
3. We make money by making friends, and we enlarge our circle of friends by making money for them, by helping them, by being of service to them. The first law of success then is service, and this in turn is built on integrity and justice. The person who at least is fair in their intention is simply intelligent; they have hit the fundamental law of all exchange; they are possible; they will win surely and certainly; they will know it; they will know they are winning, and they are destined to certain success. They can play fair with the Infinite. The law of compensation will demand of them a service for a service and a favor for a favor.
4. The forces of life are volatile; they are composed of our thoughts and ideals and these in turn are moulded into form; our task is to keep an open mind, to constantly reach out for the new, to recognize opportunity, to be interested in the race only, for the pleasure is in the pursuit only.
5. You can make a money magnet of yourself, but to do so you must first consider how you can make money for other people. If you have the necessary insight to perceive and utilize opportunities and favorable conditions and recognize values, you can put yourself in position to take advantage of them, but your greatest success will come as you are enabled to assist others. What benefits one must benefit all.

Part Nineteen - Introduction

Love is a powerful form of thought. It frees the nerve centers, thus affecting the circulation of the blood. This, in turn, frees the muscular system, so that love affects the entire being, body, brain and nerve, physical, mental, and muscular.

Of course the way to achieve love is to become conscious of power. What is this mysterious vital force which we call power? We do not know, but then, neither do we know what electricity is. But we do know that by conforming to the requirements of the law by which electricity is governed, it will be our obedient servant; that it will light our homes, our cities, run our machinery, and serve us in many useful capacities.

And so it is with vital force. Although we do not know what it is, and possibly may never know, we do know that it is a primary force which manifests through living bodies, and that by complying with the laws and principles by which it is governed, we can open ourselves to a more abundant inflow of this vital energy, and thus express the highest possible degree of mental, moral, and spiritual efficiency.

This part tells of a very simply way of developing this vital force. If you put into practice the information outlined in this lesson you will soon develop the sense of power which has ever been the distinguishing mark of genius.

Part Twelve - Study Questions with Answers

111. How may any purpose in life be best accomplished?
     Through a scientific understanding of the spiritual nature of thought.
112. What three steps are absolutely essential?
     The knowledge of our power, the courage to dare, the faith to do.
113. How is the practical working knowledge secured?
     By an understanding of Natural laws.
114. What is the reward of an understanding of these laws?
     A conscious realization of our ability to adjust ourselves to Divine and constant principle.
115. What will indicate the degree of success with which we meet?
     The degree in which we realize that we must cooperate with the Infinite.
116. What is the principle which gives thought its dynamic power?
     The Law of Attraction which rests on vibration, which in turn rests upon the law of love. Thought impregnated with love becomes invincible.
117. Why is this law always in effect?
     Because it is a Natural law. All Natural laws are always in effect, constant and act with mathematical exactitude. There is only the same effect everytime.
118. Why then is it easy for some to find the solution to their situations in life?
     For the same reason that it is easy for some to find the correct solution to a difficult mathematical problem. The operator is informed and experienced.
119. Why is it possible for the mind to grasp an entirely new idea?
     We have corresponding vibratory brain cells capable of receiving the idea.
120. How is wisdom secured?
     By concentration; it is an unfoldment; it comes from within.

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21. It is the combination of Thought and Love which forms the irresistible force, called the law of attraction. All natural laws are irresistible, the law of Gravitation, or Electricity, or any other law operates with mathematical exactitude. It is always the same, it is always perfect. If a bridge stays up, we attribute it to the correct observation of the law of gravitation. If a light comes on, we conclude that the laws governing electricity can be depended upon, and if the law of attraction is perfectly demonstrated by an experienced and informed person, we are to conclude that the greatest and most infallible law upon which the entire system of creation depends has been upheld. We conclude that an understanding of the law is required, for the same reason that a correct solution of a difficult problem in Mathematics that exists can always be obtained.
22. Things are created in the mental or spiritual world before they appear in the outward act or event. by the simple process of governing our thought forces today, we help create the events which will come into our lives in the future, perhaps even tomorrow. Educated desire is the most potent means of bringing into action the law of attraction.
23. People are so constituted that they must first create the tools, or implements by which they gain the power to think. The mind can comprehend an entirely new idea only when a corresponding vibratory brain cell has been prepared to receive it. This explains why it is possible for us to receive and appreciate an entirely new idea; we have a brain cell capable of receiving it; we are therefore credulous; we do believe it.
24. If, therefore, you have not been familiar with the Omnipotence of the law of attraction, and the scientific method by which it can be put into operation, or if you have not been familiar with the unlimited possibilities which it opens to those who are enabled to take advantage of the resources it offers, begin now and create the necessary brain cells which will enable you to comprehend the unlimited powers which may be yours by cooperating with Natural Law. This is done by concentration or attention.

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17. The law is that thought will correlate with its object and bring forth in the material world the correspondence of the thing thought or produced in the mental world. We then discern the absolute necessity of seeing that every thought has the inherent seed of truth in order that the law of growth will bring into manifestation good, for good alone can confer any permanent power.
18. The principle which gives the thought the dynamic power to correlate with its object, and therefore to master every human experience, is the law of attraction, which is another name for love. This is an eternal and fundamental principle, inherent in all things, in every system of Philosophy, in every Spiritual system, and in every Science. The law of love affects all. It is feeling that imparts vitality to thought. Feeling is desire, and desire is love. Thought impregnated with love becomes invincible.
19. We find this truth emphasized wherever the power of thought is understood, The Universal Mind is Intelligence, and it is substance, and this substance is the attractive force which brings electrons together by the law of attraction so that they form atoms; the atoms in turn are brought together by the same law and form molecules; molecules take objective forms; and so we find that the law of love is the creative force behind every manifestation, not only of atoms, but of worlds, of the Universe, of everything of which the imagination can form any conception.
20. It is the operation of this marvelous law of attraction which has caused people in all ages and all times to believe that there must be some personal being who responded to their petitions and desires, and manipulated events in order to comply with their requirements.

Part Eight - Introduction

In this Part you will find that you may freely choose what you think but the result of your thought is governed by an immutable law! Is not this a wonderful thought? Is it not wonderful to know that our lives are subject to truth and consistency? That they are governed by law. This stability is our opportunity, because by complying with the law we can secure the desired effect with constant precision. It is the Law which makes the Universe one grand paean of Harmony. It is because of law, the Universe is.

Here, then, is the secret of the origin of good, this is all the good there ever was or ever will be.

Let me illustrate. Thought results in action, if your thought is constructive and harmonious, the result will be good.

There is therefore but one law, one principle, one cause, one Source of Power, and good is simply a word which has been coined to indicate the result of our action, or our compliance with this law.

The importance of this is well illustrated in the life of Emerson. Emerson loved the good and his life was a symphony of peace and harmony.

Here we have one grand man, intent upon achieving an ideal, he makes use of constructive thought and is therefore in harmony with Natural Law.

It is evident therefore that we are to love only the good, because love is constructive, and we shall soon find that by entertaining constructive thought we are sowing the seed and in turn shall reap the harvest.

Part Three - Study Questions with Answers

21. What system of nerves is the organ of the Conscious Mind?
    The Cerebro-spinal.
22. What system of nerves is the organ of the subconscious mind?
    The sympathetic.
23. What is the central point of distribution for energy which the body is constantly generating?
    The solar plexus.
24. How may this distribution be maintained?
    By approving, grateful, peaceful thoughts, and especially love.
25. What is the result of such maintenance?
    Every good thing with which the human race has obtained.
26. How may this energy be controlled and directed?
    By conscious thought.
27. How may love be completely embraced?
    By an understanding and recognition of the true source of all power.
28. What determines the experiences with which we meet in life?
    Our predominant mental attitude.
29. How may we awake the solar plexus?
    Mentally concentrate upon the condition which we desire to see manifested in our lives.
30. What is the creative principle of the Universe?
    The Universal Mind.

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17. It is our attitude of mind toward life which determines the experiences with which we are to meet; if we demand much, we shall receive the greater portion. The world is kind only as we succeed to assert ourselves. The praise of the world is sweet only to those who can compel room for their ideas. It is love of this praise that causes many ideas to succeed in seeing the light of day.
18. But the person who knows that they have a Solar Plexus will love praise; they will radiate courage, confidence, and power; they will anticipate success by their mental attitude; they will break free and walk through the land of certainty and enthusiasm which love places in their path.
19. A knowledge of our ability to consciously radiate health, strength and harmony will bring us into a realization that there is everything to love because we are in touch with Infinite Strength.
20. This knowledge can be gained only by making practical application of this information. We learn by doing; through practice the athlete comes powerful.
21. As the following statement is of considerable importance, I will put it in several ways, so that you can get the full significance of it. If you are spiritually inclined, I would say, you can let your light shine. If your mind has a bias toward physical science, I would say you can wake the Solar Plexus; or, if you prefer the strictly scientific interpretation, I will say that you can impress your subconscious mind.
22. I have already told you what the result of this impression will be. It is the method in which you are now interested. You have already learned that the subconscious is intelligent and that it is creative, and responsive to the will of the conscious mind. What, then, is the most natural way of making the desired impression? Mentally concentrate on the object of your desire; when you are concentrating you are impressing the subconscious.

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12. Conscious thought, then, is master of this sun centre from which the life and energy of the entire body flows and the quality of the thought which we entertain determines the quality of the thought which this sun will radiate, and the character of the thought which our conscious mind entertains will determine the character of the thought which this sun will radiate, and the nature of the thought which our conscious mind entertains will determine the nature of thought which this sun will radiate, and consequently will determine the nature of the experience which will result.
13. It is evident, therefore, that all we have to do is let our light shine; the more energy we can radiate, the more rapidly shall we be enabled to transmute undesirable conditions into sources of pleasure and profit. The important question, then, is how to let this light shine; how to generate this energy.
14. Thoughts of acceptance expands the Solar Plexus. Pleasant thought expands it. Thoughts of courage, power, confidence and hope all produce a corresponding state, but the one best friend of the Solar Plexus which must be absolutely embraced before there is any possibility of letting any light shine is love. This friend must be completely embraced; must be invited; must be welcomed forever; love is the sky which reveals the sun; which causes a perpetual joy.
15. It is this personal angel which makes people embrace the past, the present and the future; embrace themselves, their friends; embrace everything and everybody. When love is effectually and completely embraced, your light will shine in a clear sky and you will have found the source of power, energy and life.
16. When you find that you are really one with the Infinite power, and when you can consciously realize this power by a practical demonstration of your ability to overcome any condition by the power of your thought, you will have absolute courage; love will have been embraced and you will have come into possession of your birthright.