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Table of contents
Preface
Lesson I Salutatory
Lesson II The Nature of the Force
Lesson III How Thought Force Can Aid You
Lesson IV Direct Psychic Influence
Lesson V A Little Worldly Wisdom
Lesson VI The Power of the Eye
Lesson VII The Magnetic Gaze
Lesson VIII The Volic Force
Lesson IX Direct Volation
Lesson X Telepathic Volation
Lesson XI The Adductive Quality of Thought
Lesson XII Character Building By Mental Control
Lesson XIII The Art of Concentering
Lesson XIV The Practice of Concentering
Lesson XV Valedictory
Preface
In justice to myself, I think it well to state that this work has
been somewhat hastily prepared from the notes used by me
in certain of my lectures, the lessons given herein practically
being the syllabi of the said lectures. In the lectures, and in
this work, my one and only purpose has been to acquaint the
student with the means of developing, and effectively using,
the mighty forces latent within him—Personal Magnetism and
Psychic Influence. To this end I have sacrificed all pretensions to
literary style, all attempts to secure felicity of diction.
I felt that I had a message to deliver, and I endeavored to
deliver it promptly, clearly and plainly, without any attempt
at “fine writing.” If a homely word seemed to express my
thought—I used it. If a slang term or semi‑slang phrase seemed
to fit in—in it went.
I trust that my critics will spare themselves the trouble of
pointing out my many defects of style and composition—I
fully realize these things. I have subordinated everything else, in
my endeavor to make this work plain and practical. This is an
explanation, not an apology.
With the above understanding between us, I submit this
little work to your kind consideration. Whilst fully cognizant of
its defects, I still feel that it will be helpful to some of the many who are endeavoring to overcome unfavorable environments;
that it may serve as a guide‑post, pointing out the path
to better things. I feel that it will do its share of the work of
removing Fearthought from the minds of men; of replacing “I
can’t” with “I can and I Will.” I feel that it must do these things,
for it contains within it the germs of a mighty Truth.
Lesson I Salutatory
“Theories are but mighty soap‑bubbles, with which the grown‑up children of science amuse themselves.”
The majority of writers upon this subject have devoted
nearly all their efforts, as well as their space, to proving, first,
that Personal Magnetism really existed; and, secondly, that
the phenomenon was best accounted for by some pet theory
of their own. Some attribute the power of influencing men to
the use of a vegetarian diet, notwithstanding the fact that some
of the most “magnetic” individuals “make graveyards of their
stomachs.” Others insist that in celibacy and abstinence from
sexual intercourse may be found the secret, notwithstanding
the fact that the majority of “magnetic” individuals do not
differ in their sexual customs from their less magnetic brothers.
Others hold that the “magnetic” force abounds in the air
around us, and that, therefore, deep breathing will enable us
to absorb great quantities of the vital fluid, charging ourselves with the force in the manner of the storage battery. And so on,
each with his little pet theory.
Now, I have no fault to find with the systems above
mentioned. Although not a strict vegetarian, I sympathize with
those of that belief; although not leading a life of celibacy, I see
much good in the doctrine of continence, and there can be no
two opinions as to the merits of chastity; whilst not accepting
the theory of the absorption of “magnetic force” from the
earth’s atmosphere, I am a firm advocate of, and believer in,
“deep breathing,” and believe that if the same was universally
practiced much sickness and physical weakness would disappear
from the earth. All these things are good, but a little reflection
will show anyone that they are not the prime factors in the
production of the quality known as “Personal Magnetism.” The
writers on the subject usually conclude by telling their readers
of the wonderful possibilities open to anyone who can acquire
this power and learn how to use it. They, however, say little
or nothing of how this force may be acquired, that is, beyond
stating their theories. They deliver discourses—but do not
instruct. They are preachers—not teachers. They dwell upon
theories—and neglect facts.
The real progress in this branch of scientific research has
been made, not by writers or theorists, but by a few earnest
investigators who have conducted numberless experiments,
and have explored every avenue of information, and who
have brought this wonderful subject out of the realms of mere
speculation and placed it upon a scientific basis.
The writer has been a close student and investigator of this
subject for many years, and the present work is an attempt
to give to his students some of the fundamental principles
derived from the investigations and practical experiments of
himself and his co‑workers in this field. Our lessons therefore
will be confined, so far as is possible, to statements of proven
facts, and practical instruction, touching upon theory only
when absolutely necessary. In my opinion, I would insult your intelligence if I were to
present to you an elaborate argument, the purpose of which
would be an attempt to prove the existence of that wonderful
force, latent in man, developed by the few, but possible of
acquirement by all; that mysterious quality called, for want of a
better name—Personal Magnetism.
To set out to prove its existence, would be akin to an attempt
to convince the average intelligent man of the fact that the
magnet influences the needle; that the X rays penetrate the
body of man or a still more solid object; that a message be
conveyed by electricity, along a beam of light, or even, by wireless
telegraphy, through the air without the need of any other
medium. Every intelligent person is aware of the existence of
the above mentioned phenomena, and does not need to have
the same demonstrated to him. If he is interested in the subject
at all, he wishes to be taught how to operate these forces, so
that he may be able to reproduce the experiments himself. This
is equally true of the student of Personal Magnetism. He has
long since learned that such a force exists. He sees it around him
every day, and knows of the wonders that are accomplished by
its aid. He, possibly, is aware that he has developed the force to
a certain degree, and what he wants, in any event, is to become
acquainted with the means whereby he can fully develop and
intelligently use the force latent within him. I, therefore, shall
make no attempt to demonstrate the existence of this force,
believing it to be self‑evident.
I also intend to avoid a tiresome discussion of the numerous
theories which have been advanced to account for the
phenomenon of Personal Magnetism. I have no pet theory to
advance. I will endeavor to teach you how to obtain results, and
you can then read up on the subject of theories, or possibly
formulate a new theory of your own. I will state briefly my own
conception of the cause underlying the phenomena alluded to
in this work, but I shall not attempt to force my views upon you.
You are at liberty to accept or reject any theory, as the result in no way depends upon any special form of belief. Many of those
who have obtained the best results, have discarded one theory
after another, and now say that they do not attempt to explain
the real cause underlying the results, being content to work on,
without a dogmatic theory, so long as they know how to obtain
the results.
With this explanation, I will leave the land of theory and
enter into the realm of practice, and will endeavor to so instruct
you along the lines of the development and use of this mighty
force, that you may reproduce the results already obtained by
others, and perhaps may become investigators and leaders in
the work of blazing the way through the woods of superstition
and mystery with which the subject has been surrounded so
long. I will ask you to accept nothing that you cannot prove.
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!
Lesen Sie weiter in der vollständigen Ausgabe!