Mind Power

1. The Universe as a Dynamic Mental Principle

There exists in Nature a Dynamic Mental Principle—a Mind-Power—pervading all space—immanent in all things—manifesting in an infinite variety of forms, degrees, and phases.

Universal Force. Mind-Power is not merely a human faculty but a fundamental, living force permeating the entire universe. It is the underlying cause of physical energy and life itself, present in every atom, plant, animal, and even the subtle ether of space. Leading scientists like Luther Burbank and Flammarion affirm this universal aliveness, suggesting mind gleams through everything.

Life and Mind-Power. The author posits an inseparable link between life and Mind-Power; where one exists, so does the other. This principle extends beyond organic life to the "inorganic" world, where atoms exhibit "sensations" and "responses" akin to elementary desire and will, driving their attractions and repulsions. This universal mental dynamism is the motive force behind all physical phenomena, from light and heat to electricity and magnetism.

The Mental Dynamo. Imagine the universe as a vast, throbbing "Ocean of Dynamic Mind-Power," a boundless reservoir of energy. Within this ocean, each individual is a "Centre of Power," capable of drawing upon its infinite store. Understanding this universal mental dynamo is the first step to harnessing its energies for personal and collective good, transforming latent potential into active manifestation.

2. Desire and Will: The Dual Poles of Mind-Power

Mind-Power is the essence of all mentative induction. It includes the positive, forcing, impelling, compelling, driving phase called will as its motive pole, and as its emotive pole it has that attracting, drawing, pulling, luring, charming, fascinating, something that we call desire.

The Acting Aspect. Mind-Power is the active, dynamic aspect of mind, distinct from mere intellect or reason. It is intimately correlated with desire, will, and imagination, which are more elementary and fundamental forces, predating human reason. This "Desire-Will" acts as a powerful engine, with desire as the coiled spring and will as the mechanism for its release or inhibition.

Motive and Emotive Poles. Mind-Power manifests through two distinct poles:

• Emotive Pole (Desire-Force): The warm, ardent, magnetic force that attracts, draws, and lures. It incites action by creating intense cravings and aspirations, influencing others by awakening similar desires.
• Motive Pole (Will-Power): The cold, keen, electric force that pushes, compels, directs, and restrains. It drives action, overcomes obstacles, and can overpower the wills of others, or protect one's own.

Electro-Magnetic Influence. The ideal "Dynamic Individual" develops both Desire-Force and Will-Power, becoming "electro-magnetic." Desire-Force, like magnetism, draws things inward, while Will-Power, like electricity, pushes things outward. Cultivating both allows for a combined influence that is irresistible, enabling individuals to attract what they want and compel action when necessary.

3. Mentative Induction: Influencing at a Distance

The circulation of Mind-Power is as real a natural phenomenon as the circulation of air, water, or the blood.

Vibratory Transmission. Mind-Power operates through "mentative currents" or "vibratory waves" that flow from one mind to another, even across vast distances. These currents, akin to electrical or magnetic induction, set up corresponding mental states in receptive minds. The term "Telementation" is introduced to describe this "mental activity at a distance," replacing the less accurate "telepathy."

Atomic Roots. The principle of telementation can be traced to the most elementary forms of matter, where atoms exhibit attraction and repulsion. This suggests that a subtle "mentative current" passes between them, influencing their movements. Just as physical forces are produced by atomic vibrations, so too are mental states transmitted by vibrations in the universal Mind-Power.

Like Begets Like. The effect of mentative induction depends on the harmony between the sender's and receiver's mental states. Similar vibrations coalesce, while opposing ones neutralize each other. This explains how collective emotions, like those in mobs or religious revivals, spread rapidly, gaining strength through "mental contagion" and repeated suggestions.

4. Cultivating a Positive Mental Atmosphere

The man who feels himself to be a dynamic individual carries with him an aura of mental atmosphere of positive strength, which is plainly felt by those coming in contact with him.

Radiant Energy. Every individual emanates a "mentative aura" or "mental atmosphere"—an egg-shaped field of radiant mentative energy. This aura is colored by prevailing mental states, allowing trained occultists to "read" a person's character. This explains why we instinctively feel the "personal atmosphere" of others, whether stimulating or depressing.

Conscious Creation. A dynamic individual consciously cultivates a positive mental atmosphere by connecting with the "Universal Will" and affirming "I Am Dynamic!" This inner realization of power radiates outward, influencing those nearby. This aura acts as a powerful suggestion, conveying strength and self-confidence without a single word.

Practical Application. To build a positive mental atmosphere:

• Realize your center: Picture yourself as a focal point of power in the Mind-Power Ocean.
• Affirm: Regularly state "I Am Dynamic!" with conviction and feeling.
• Visualize: See yourself surrounded by an aura of positive strength, influencing others as desired.
• Maintain positivity: Interpose mental resistance against negative influences, even in small interactions.

This conscious cultivation transforms one into a powerful, positive force, deflecting unwanted influences and attracting favorable conditions.

5. Mastering Channels of Personal Influence

The voice and eye are the two principal outward avenues of expression of the mental states within, and both register the subtle changes and degrees of the inner state.

Instruments of Expression. Mind-Power is projected through various physical channels during personal interaction, acting as instruments for mentative energy and suggestion. These include:

• Suggestive Manner: Your bearing, posture, and overall demeanor convey confidence, energy, or weakness.
• Suggestive Tone: The quality and inflection of your voice transmit feeling, authority, or hesitation.
• Suggestive Word: Carefully chosen words, charged with feeling, evoke specific mental states and ideas.

The Dynamic Gaze. The eye is a potent instrument, capable of transmitting mentative currents directly. The "Dynamic Gaze" involves looking through a person, rather than at them, creating an intense, steady, and powerful impression without eye strain. This gaze, combined with focused intent, can paralyze wills or convey strong suggestions.

The Power of Touch. The hands and fingers act as conductors for mentative energy, especially during physical contact like a handshake. By consciously directing Mind-Power through touch, one can induce feelings and influence others. However, caution is advised against unwanted physical contact, as it can be used for manipulative purposes.

6. Mental Suggestion: Shaping Belief and Action

Mental Suggestion is the term used to designate the process of inducing or exciting mental states or ideas, by means of the imagination, by the agency of words; actions; outward appearances; or other physical symbols.

Beyond Reason. Mental Suggestion operates primarily on the "feeling" or "imaginative" side of the mind, not on logic or reason. It induces mental states and ideas through physical agents, bypassing critical judgment. This explains why people are swayed by emotional appeals rather than purely rational arguments.

Four Paths of Suggestion:

• Obedience: Acquiescence to perceived authority, whether real or assumed. People tend to say "Yes" rather than "No" to authoritative statements.
• Imitation: The human tendency to copy the actions, appearances, and ideas of others, leading to "mental epidemics" of behavior.
• Association: Physical symbols (words, actions, appearances) evoke associated feelings and mental images previously experienced. Words are "phonograph records" of feeling.
• Repetition: Constant reiteration weakens resistance and deepens impressions on brain cells, leading to acceptance of ideas, even if untrue.

Everyday Application. Suggestion is widely used, often unconsciously, in daily life:

• Involuntary: Our moods, actions, and appearance constantly influence those around us, especially children.
• Voluntary: Deliberate use in salesmanship, advertising, and "Suggestive Treatment" for mental or physical improvement.
• Auto-Suggestion: Self-directed suggestions for personal transformation.

Understanding these mechanisms allows for conscious application and defense against unwanted influences.

7. Visualization: The Blueprint for Materialization

The secret of visualization lies in the occult and psychological principle that “as is the mental matrix, so is the mental form; and as is the mental form; so is the physical materialization.”

Mental Matrix. Visualization is the art of forming clear, vivid mental images of desired outcomes. This mental image acts as a "matrix" or "mould" into which Mind-Power is poured, serving as the blueprint for physical materialization. The clearer and more consistently held the mental image, the greater its power to manifest in reality.

Creative Power. Positive imagination is a powerful, creative faculty, essential for all objective achievements. It forms the architect's plan for deeds and actions, and is the faculty by which mental images are impressed upon others. Without a clear mental image of what one desires, Mind-Power lacks direction and focus.

Triple-Key of Attainment. To effectively use visualization:

1. Intense Desire: Want the thing most intensely, with a burning, eager craving.
2. Earnest Expectation: Believe it will happen, seeing it as already existing in your mind.
3. Willed Action: Use your will to take concrete steps that align with and bring about the desired outcome.

This process attracts necessary people, resources, and opportunities, but requires alertness and personal effort to act upon them.

8. Self-Protection Against Adverse Mental Influence

A man’s Mentative Force is immensely more powerful when he uses it to protect his individuality than when he uses it to attack the individuality of another.

Immunity Through Positivity. While Mind-Power can be used for "Black Magic" or selfish influence, its effects are largely dependent on the victim's belief and fear. By asserting one's individuality and cultivating a positive mental state, one can become immune to adverse influences. Nature provides an instinctive protective force for all.

The Power of Denial. The "positive denial" is a potent defense mechanism, capable of scattering and disintegrating unwanted mentative influences. It involves mentally affirming your mastery and denying the power of others to affect you against your will. This creates a protective aura that repels negative vibrations.

Rules for Self-Protection:

• Affirm "I Am": Calm your mind, affirm your being as a center of force, and visualize a strong, egg-shaped aura of Will-Power repelling adverse suggestions.
• Guard Against Impulses: When feeling sudden, unaccountable impulses, pause, assert your individuality, and mentally drive out outside influences.
• Cultivate a Positive Aura: Consistently picture yourself encased in an impregnable sheath of auric force, making you positive and your influence felt.

Understanding these laws and actively employing self-defense mechanisms makes one a "mental master," free from the shackles of mental slavery.

9. Mental Therapeutics: Healing Through Mind-Power

The central mind of man is positive to the mind in the body of man, and hence the healing effect.

Mind in Every Cell. Mental healing operates on the principle that Mind-Power is inherent in every cell, organ, and part of the body. The central mind of the individual is positive to these "body minds," allowing for direct influence and healing. This is not "mind over matter" but "positive mind over negative mind."

Beyond Dogma. While various healing cults attribute cures to their specific theories, the underlying principle is always the application of Mind-Power. The "fringe" of religious or metaphysical explanations merely serves to induce faith, confidence, and expectancy in the patient, making them more receptive to the healing process. Removing fear, the most negative mental state, is crucial for any cure.

Methods of Treatment:

• General Treatment: Induce a positive mental state in the patient's central mind through suggestion (words, tone, manner) or mentative currents. The patient then unconsciously directs this positivity to their body's cells.
• Local Treatment: Directly address the "mind in the cells and organs" as if they were "personalities" or "disobedient children." Use mental commands, coaxing, or firm suggestions, often aided by tapping or patting the affected area.
• Self-Healing: Treat your own "personality" (e.g., "John Smith") as a separate patient, giving yourself suggestions and silent mentative treatments.

Visualization of a healthy, functioning body is key to both self-healing and treating others, whether present or absent.

10. Mind Building: Architecting Your Character

Character is plastic—and may be moulded at will, by intelligent methods.

Brain Growth. "Mind Building" or "Brain Building" involves developing and increasing brain cells in specific regions to enhance desired qualities and faculties. Scientific experiments confirm that brain centers grow in response to use and demand, allowing for a complete mental "makeover."

The Triple Method. To cultivate new qualities or diminish undesirable ones, employ a three-pronged approach:

1. Auto-Suggestion: Repeatedly affirm desired traits to yourself (e.g., "I am fearless," or by treating your "personality" as a separate entity).
2. Visualization: Form clear mental images of yourself embodying the desired qualities and achieving your goals.
3. Acting-Out-the-Part: Physically manifest the outward expressions and demeanor associated with the desired mental state. This creates a feedback loop, inducing the mental state itself.

Habit Formation. This process leverages the psychological law that "physical action produces mental states." By consistently acting out a desired trait, it becomes "second nature," developing the corresponding brain cells and solidifying the new character. This requires tenacity of attention, concentration, and perseverance, transforming weak habits into strong ones.

Last updated: February 19, 2026