I uploaded another book to my Free Library called How the Mind Works by Christian D. Larson. I spent most of the weekend formatting and proofreading it, and now I’m reading it for comprehension. I came across a great paragraph that explains why we should bother with metaphysics:
The purpose of metaphysical methods is to prevent superficial mental action by deepening thought into the understanding of real action; that is, to prevent bondage to the limitations of form by awakening the consciousness of that limitless life that animates all form, and also to prevent the creation of imperfect conditions by producing in the mind the realization of absolutely perfect states. Any method that will tend to promote these objects in view will prove healthful to a degree in producing personal emancipation from sickness, adversity or want; but if the method is not strictly scientific its value will be very limited, and will prove to be nothing more than a temporary aid in the lesser aspects of life.
Now I know it would be quite easy to sleep through that paragraph. But if you can muddle through, it does indeed pack a wallop.
In other words, we have a superficial view of what it means to be human. We see matter, our body, our “form,” and think that’s all there is, and we feel isolated and tossed about by circumstances. We are not aware of our connection to the All That Is, that force which creates and animates all matter.
If we spring from that which is perfect, then with right understanding and consciousness of our connection, we also must be able to become perfect, lacking nothing for the evolution of our souls. And since the All That Is is perfect love, happiness, and peace, then if we draw our sustenance therefrom, we will know love, happiness, and peace.
A master metaphysician named Jesus said, “Be ye perfect, even as your Heavenly Father is perfect.” So it must be possible, else why would he have said it?
It wasn’t long ago that our species didn’t know anything about electricity. But now that we know about it, we can use its power to our advantage–or to our harm if we misuse it. So we follow certain laws in its use. The same goes for the law of gravity.
Now could manifestation also be a power subject to laws? Of course. We must learn the laws that govern manifestation if we are to have any success.
I recommend reading this book, because it emphasizes man’s use of his mind as the supreme tool for betterment. The mind has certain functions, and to make the best use of it, we must understand what those functions are.
You will be what you think you can be, and it behooves you to think the best for yourself and have confidence that you have access to all you need to have a happier, more fulfilled life.
