The Power of Psychic
- Concentration
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LESSON
XX. PSYCHIC - CONCENTRATION REVIEWED
In
bringing this book to a close, I again want to impress you
with the
inestimable value of Psychic - Concentration, because those that
lack
this great power or, rather that fail to develop it, will
generally
suffer from poverty and unhappiness and their life's
work
will most often be a failure, while those that develop and
use it
will make the most of life's opportunities,
I have
tried to make these lessons practical and I am sure that
many
will find them so. Of course the mere reading of them will
not do
you a great deal of good, but, if the exercises are
practiced
and worked out and applied to your own individual case,
you
should be able to acquire the habit of Psychic - Concentration in such
measure
as to greatly improve your work and increase your
happiness.
But
remember the best instruction can only help you to the extent
to which
you put it into practice. I have found it an excellent
idea to
read a book through first, and then re-read it, and when
you come
to an idea that appeals to you, stop and think about it,
then if
applicable to you, repeat it over and over, that you will
be
impressed by it. In this way you can form the habit of picking
out all
the good things you read and these will have a wonderful
influence
on your character.
In this
closing chapter, I want to impress you to concentrate on
what you
do, instead of performing most of your work
unconsciously
or automatically, until you have formed habits that
give you
the mastery of your work and your life powers and
forces.
Very
often the hardest part of work is thinking about it. When
you get
right into it, it does not seem so disagreeable. This is
the
experience of many when they first commence to learn how to
concentrate.
So never think it a difficult task, but undertake it
with the
"I Will Spirit" and you will find that its acquirement
will be
as easy as its application will be useful.
Read the
life of any great man, and you will generally find that
the
dominant quality that made him successful was the ability to
concentrate.
Study those that have been failures and you will
often
find that lack of Psychic - Concentration was the cause.
"One
thing at a time, and that done will
Is a
good rule as I can tell."
All men
are not born with equal powers, but it is the way they
are used
that counts. "
Those
that are successful hear the knock and grasp the chance.
The
failures believe that luck and circumstances are against
them.
They always blame someone else instead of themselves for
their
lack of success. We get what is coming to us, nothing more
or less.
Anything within the universe is within your grasp. Just
use your
latent powers and it is yours. You are aided by both
visible
and invisible forces when you concentrate on either "to
do"
or "to be."
Everyone
is capable of some Psychic - Concentration, for without it you
would be
unable to say or do anything. People differ in the power
to
concentrate because some are unable to Will to hold the
thought
in mind for the required time. The amount of
determination
used determines who has the strongest will. No
one's is
stronger than yours. Think of this whenever you go
against
a strong opponent.
Never
say "I can't concentrate today." You can do it just the
minute
you say "I will." You can keep your thoughts from
straying,
just the same as you can control your arms. When once
you
realize this fact, you can train the will to concentrate on
anything
you wish. If it wanders, it is your fault. You are not
utilizing
your will. But, don't blame it on your will and say it
is weak.
The will is just the same whether you act as if it were
weak or
as if it were strong. When you act as if your will is
strong
you say, "I can." When you act as if it were weak you say,
"I
can't." It requires the same amount of effort, in each case.
Some men
get in the habit of thinking "I can't" and they fail.
Others
think "I can" and succeed. So remember, it is for you to
decide
whether you will join the army of "I can't" or "I can."
The big
mistake with so many is that they don't realize that when
they say
"I can't," they really say, "I won't try." You can not
tell
what you can do until you try. "Can't" means you will not
try.
Never say you cannot concentrate, for, when you do, you are
really
saying that you refuse to try.
Whenever
you feel like saying, "I can't," say instead, "I possess
all will
and I can use as much as I wish." You only use as much
as you
have trained yourself to use.
An
Experiment to Try. Before going to bed tonight, repeat, "I am
going to
choose my own thoughts, and to hold them as long as I
choose.
I am going to shut out all thoughts that weaken or
interfere;
that make me timid. My Will is as strong as anyone's
else.
While going to work the next morning, repeat this over.
Keep
this up for a month and you will find you will have a better
opinion
of yourself. These are the factors that make you a
success.
Hold fast to them always.
Psychic
- Concentration is nothing but willing to do a certain thing. All
foreign
thoughts can be kept out by willing that they stay out.
You
cannot realize your possibilities until you commence to
direct
your mind. You then do consciously what you have before
done
unconsciously. In this way you note mistakes, overcome bad
habits
and perfect your conduct.
You have
at times been in a position that required courage and
you were
surprised at the amount you showed. Now, when once you
arouse
yourself, you have this courage all the time and it is not
necessary
to have a special occasion reveal it to you. My object
in so
strongly impressing this on your mind is to make you aware
that the
same courage, the same determination that you show at
certain
exceptionable times you have at your command at all
times.
It is a part of your vast resources. Use it often and
well, in
working out the highest destiny of which you are
capable.
Final Psychic
- Concentration Instruction. You now realize that, in order
to make
your life worthy, useful and happy, you must concentrate.
A number
of exercises and all the needed instruction has been
given.
It now remains for you to form the highest ideal that you
can in
the present and live up to that ideal, and try to raise
it.
Don't waste your time in foolish reading. Select something
that is
inspiring, that you may become enrapport with those that
think
thoughts that are worth while. Their enthusiasm will
inspire
and enlighten you. Read slowly and concentrate on what
you are
reading. Let your spirit and the spirit of the author
commune,
and you will then sense what is between the lines--those
great
things which words cannot express.
Pay
constant attention to one and one thing only for a given time
and you
will soon be able to concentrate. Hang on to that thought
ceaselessly
until you have attained your object. When you work,
let your
mind dwell steadily on your task. Think before you speak
and
direct your conversation to the subject under discussion. Do
not
ramble. Talk slowly, steadily and connectedly. Never form the
hurry
habit, but be deliberate in all you do. Assume static
attitudes
without moving a finger or an eyelid, or any part of
your
body. Read books that treat of but one continuous subject.
Read
long articles and recall the thread of the argument.
Associate
yourself with people who are steady, patient and
tireless
in their thought, action and work. See how long you can
sit
still and think on one subject without interruption.
Concentrating
on the Higher Self. Father Time keeps going on and
on.
Every day he rolls around means one less day for you on this
planet.
Most of us only try to master the external conditions of
this
world. We think our success and happiness depends on us
doing
so. These are of course important and I don't want you to
think
they are not, but I want you to realize that when death
comes,
only those inherent and acquired qualities and conditions
within
the mentality--your character, conduct and soul
growth--will
go with you. If these are what they should be, you
need not
be afraid of not being successful and happy, for with
these
qualities you can mold external materials and conditions.
Study
yourself. Find Your Strong Points And Make Them Stronger As
Well As
Yo Weak Ones And Strengthen Them. Study yourself
carefully
and you will see yourself as you really are.
The
secret of accomplishment is Psychic - Concentration, or the art of
turning
all your power upon just one point at a time.
If you
have studied yourself carefully you should have a good
line on
yourself, and should be able to make the proper interior
re-adjustments.
Remember first, last, and always, Right thinking
and
right Living necessarily results in happiness, and it is
therefore
within your power to obtain happiness. Anyone that is
not
happy does not claim their birthright.
Keep in
mind that some day you are going to leave this world and
think of
what you will take with you. This will assist you to
concentrate
on the higher forces. Now start from this minute, to
act
according to the advice of the higher self in everything you
do. If
you do, its ever harmonious forces will necessarily insure
to you a
successful fulfilment of all your life purposes.
Whenever
you feel tempted to disobey your higher promptings, hold
the
thought
"My-higher-self-insures-to-me-the-happiness-of-doing-that-which
-best-answers-my-true-relations-to-all-others."
You
possess latent talents, that when developed and utilized are
of
assistance to you and others. But if you do not properly use
them,
you shirk your duty, and you will be the loser and suffer
from the
consequences. Others will also be worse off if you do
not
fulfil your obligations.
When you
have aroused into activity your thought powers you will
realize
the wonderful value of these principles in helping you to
carry
out your plans. The right in the end must prevail. You can
assist
in the working out of the great plan of the universe and
thereby
gain the reward, or you can work against the great plan
and
suffer the consequences. The all consuming fires are
gradually
purifying all discordant elements. If you choose to
work
contrary to the law you will burn in its crucible, so I want
you to
learn to concentrate intelligently on becoming in harmony
with
your higher self. Hold the thought:
"I-will-live-for-my-best.
I-seek-wisdom, self-knowledge,
happiness-and-power-to-help-others.
I-act-from-the-higher-self,
therefore-only-the-best-can-come-to-me.
The more we become
conscious
of the presence of the higher self the more we should
try to
become a true representative of the human soul in all its
wholeness
and holiness, instead of wasting our time dwelling on
some
trifling external quality or defect. We should try to secure
a true
conception of what we really are so as not to over value
the
external furnishings. You will then not surrender your
dignity
or self respect, when others ignorantly make a display of
material
things to show off. Only the person that realizes that
he is a
permanent Being knows what the true self is.
The Power of Psychic
- Concentration
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