Publisher's Synopsis
This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1920 edition. Excerpt: ... REVIEW OF CHAPTERS IN the necessary elaboration of an idea connected with any system of self-culture, it is very difficult to preserve the proper emphasis on the important controlling points. Perhaps this may best be done by the use of diagrams. The first chapter deals with the construction of man -- the separateness of the individual from his vehicles of manifestation -- body, emotions and mind. Because all these, while separate in essence, interpenetrate in action, and because the self interpenetrates both as far as the vehicles make it possible, it is difficult to suggest any diagram that could give a really correct simile. For the purposes of our study, however, we may think of man in this way: Self, the ruler. His three servants, Body, Emotions, Mind. Their duty to contact life of this world in order to contribute to the fife and self consciousness and growth of the Self. Work of first chapter. -- To examine characteristics to determine needs of personality development. To institute daily practices for such development physically, mentally and emotionally. Watchword. Realize the invincibility and permanence of the Self. In the second chapter we find that the Self directs the actions of body, emotions, mind, through his power of Will. We may then think of Self and his power of direction in some such way as this: Self, possessing an unconquerable Force called Will, directing through Will the actions of Mind, Emotions, Body in order that they may best serve his interests. Work of second chapter. -- Learn the character of Will -- its powers -- its origin and its possibility of development. Determine to increase your Power of Will. Watchword. -- Realize positively your absolute mastery of your life through the power of the trained, ..
