Thoughts Are Things (ISBN 1934451207)

A thought-provoking book!:
Prentice Mulford wrote this book in 1889, long before more well-known, contemporary authors began writing about the power of thought. Despite being over 100 years old, this is a powerful book on thought. Mulford explains we have, in effect, two minds: the mind of the body and the mind of the spirit. The mind of the body is limited and fights change. It thinks things must always be the way they've always been. The mind of the spirit trusts in the Supreme Power which made all things and knows that anything is possible if you believe. Long before the law of attraction became widely known, Mulford talked about the fact that what we talk about and think about is what we attract to ourselves. He explains that if a group of people talk about disease or suffering, they will eventually bring disease and suffering to themselves in some form. He also notes that the surest way for a woman to become ugly is to be discontented, cross, complaining and envious of others. He therefore encourages the reader to call on the help of the Supreme Power to get into the thought current of things that are healthy, natural, strong and beautiful, and leave the negative thinking behind. While the book talks about many aspects of the power of thought that will be familiar to today's readers, he also covers some topics you don't hear discussed as much today. One of my favorite chapters is the one on cultivating courage. He notes that courage and presence of mind mean the same thing; and cowardice and lack of mental control mean about the same thing. He notes that courage comes from discipline regarding so-called little or trivial things. It means focusing on whatever you're doing at the moment, rather than allowing your thoughts to scatter in many directions. This focus allows you to have the presence of mind to do what needs to be done, rather than to panic. A great example of courage he gives is: "It was this electric vigilance and mind watchfulness that gave an American officer during the Revolution, who, in the confusion of battle, suddenly found himself in front of a British regiment, the deliberation to ask, 'What troops are these?' 'The Royal Scots,' was the reply. 'Royal Scots remain as you are,' was his answer, and he rode off to his own lines. That man had a mind trained to give him time to think." I have not read another book on thought quite like this one, and would encourage anyone interested in better understanding the power of thought to give this book a try!

The best book I've ever read - bar one:
I believe that we all read books for the same reason, it is a search for truth. I've been an avid and voracious reader for 18 years and often wondered if I would find my "Holy Grail" of a book, a book that would literally change my life. At long last, I've found it. This book is so full of wisdom and insight that I will continue reading over and over again. The insights are so mind blowing that I often find myself re-reading sentences and/or paragraphs 5 or 6 times. This is the kind of wisdom that I have never found anywhere else. This is the best kept secret.

Eye-Opening Essays that Demonstrate the Power of Thought:
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R34IHT42KKQ5T Thoughts Are Things is a series of though-provoking essays that explain the difference between the higher self and the lower self and the effects that thoughts from these two selves have on our health and happiness. The positive thoughts of others can encourage and sustain us or their negative thoughts can cage us, control us, even poison us. We must guard against negative outside influences. Be careful what you think, and try whenever possible to dwell on thoughts of strength, beauty, love, and joy. You will become what you think of.

Very thought provoking:
This book may be a little advanced unless you are really into the "Law of Attraction". If you don't connect with it now, you probably will in the future. I will read it many times, I'm sure. You also have to remember that it was originally written 140 years ago. It is a little book that says a lot..well worth the study of it!!

A book worth reading:
There is so much valuable information in this small book! It is well worth the time to read it. I highly recomend it to anyone.