I love those who can smile in trouble, who can gather strength from distress, and grow brave by reflection. ‘Tis the business of little minds to shrink, but they whose heart is firm, and whose conscience approves their conduct, will pursue their principles unto death.
- Leonardo da Vinci
Tag Archive for mastery
Three Magic Words
BOOK: Three Magic Words, by U.S. Andersen – This book gets to the heart of the questions which pull at the human soul, and is one of the early self-help books teaching about the power of Thought in the same vein as The Science of Mind. A relatively short read, it is a good introduction to the concept of the law of attraction.
Meditation in Action
BOOK: Meditation in Action, by Chögyam Trungpa – This is a classic on Buddhist meditation by Tibetan master Chögyam Trungpa. He teaches that meditation is based on trying to see what is, rather than trying to achieve a higher mental or physical state. In a very short read, Trungpa describes the life of the Buddha in very simple terms, emphasizing that, like the Buddha, we must find the truth for ourselves, rather than following someone else’s example.
Treat Yourself to Life
BOOK: Treat Yourself to Life, by Raymond Charles Barker – This little book was one of the classic texts in my mom’s library (I actually still have her original copy). It explains how, through spiritual mind treatment, you can deliberately impress the subconscious with a creative idea so that it can manifest.
The Game of Life & How to Play It
BOOK: The Game of Life & How to Play It, by Florence Scovel Shinn – The Game of Life & How to Play It is one of the classics from metaphysician Florence Schovel Shinn. First published in 1925, the book explains eternal truths, the benefits of right thinking and how to solve everyday problems in very simple language and funny stories.
The Science of Mind
BOOK: The Science of Mind, by Ernest Holmes – This book was another one of my early fundamentals. My mom gave it to me for my sixteenth birthday. The book teaches a spiritual psychology, a way to use the Law of Mind to tap into the power of the Universe.
