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This book is great. I bought this book as it was recommended by the famous author Ernest Holmes, who also writes on this topic. In fact, Troward's writings influenced Ernest Holmes and the Science of Mind movement. Holmes was able to put Troward's principles to the test and he was able to cure people of illness by mental treatment or what he calls "making a demonstration".

When I bought this book, I thought the early 1900s language was a little hard to read. But one day I was really bored and I read it, and it actually was very inspiring. His ideas and principles he puts forth about Truth, God, Mind, Love, Light, Peace etc, are truly amazing, and they really makes sense! As you read towards the back of the book, more and more wow principles are put forth by Troward. He suggests that most religious people are talking about the eternal heaven to go after this life. Yet he correctly asserts that heaven is a state of consciousness and conditions where we experience Light, Joy, Peace, Abundance etc in our life now. And since heaven is eternal, that means it is past, present and future and forever. Then it must be already here now - unless we do not know how to access that infitine givingness and love of God. We do not need to delay a heaven of joy, love and abundance like most religious teachers claim. And he goes forth to tell you how you can access that, and explains why it is so. And that is how Ernest Holmes could use these principles and treat people to have perfect health and abundance.

Lastly, different from other books which teach about "you must think of the things you want, not what you dont want". Troward goes one step further and teaches a way where you can only think about good things as REALITY.

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Thomas Troward believed that speculative reasoning based on what is known is the best way of metaphysical investigation. This classic work attempts to trace the sequence of continuous creation by logical deduction with reference to the law of cause & effect. It is important to bear in mind the triumph of principle over precedent, meaning that ideas become manifest despite the absence of past experience, as in the case of the development of aviation. Troward conveys profound concepts with clarity; no knowledge of theological terminology is required. He encourages the reader to contemplate these ideas and assimilate them if they help to make the meaning of the Bible clearer.

Troward calls the creative process the Self-contemplation of Spirit. The twofold essence of nature comprises (i) the unity of a universal creative principle & (ii) multiplicity in manifestation. He posits a sequence of cause & effect universal in nature that harmoniously includes all possible variations of individual expression. Two factors are projected from a common source: individual consciousness and energy-matter. Their relation to each other becomes an absolute fact regarding these factors themselves. The cosmos is thus no illusion. Creation proceeds from the operation of Divine Will upon both the "soul" of nature (in a sequence of progressive condensation) and the localization of its mind in the individual.

The author identifies the substantive properties of Spirit as love, light, power, peace, beauty & joy and its actions as initiative & selection. If Love itself is the original motive for creation, the divine ideal is that of individuality that recognizes its source. The need for a standard of personality becomes essential owing to matters of resonance & harmony. Taking the nature of Divine Spirit as blueprint is the way; this must be done by individual choice & free will. Alternatives like the personal force of will, magical rites, affliction of the body or the invocation of spirits deny the Eternal.

The transition from the collective operation of the Creative Spirit on mankind to its specific operation on the individual corresponds to the concept of the octave. Choosing the personality pattern of the Source means selecting the eternal essence and being of life itself. This requires the rejection of the species-standard and embracing the Spirit standard that enables the localized consciousness to grow with the The Eternal Divine through communication & action.

The will of God is Life according to Scripture & common sense. Rejoicing in the life of the Spirit establishes reciprocity of reflection - the law of action and reaction. The initiative to interact with & relate individually to the Creator springs from a yearning of the heart. When realized it enriches the individual personality by an endless flow of life expanding intelligence, love, power & joy in harmony with Spirit. Having recognized the error of time & space being the essence of life, a close relationship develops with the Creator. Prayer in its essence really means "Lord, please give me more of Yourself," a fact reflected in Holy Communion. Receiving the Divine Spirit is symbolized by bread & wine as representatives of energy-matter & life.

Troward explains the role of cause and effect in The Divine Offering that assures mankind of God's love and restorative power. Troward addresses several objections to the sacrifice of Christ, the Resurrection and the forgiveness of past sins. When time has no substantial existence, states of consciousness are all that remain; thus sins of the past have no existence (have been removed from the individual as far as the east is from the west). The Redeemer's sacrifice is the supreme manifestation of the interaction of law and personality. Redemption is the realization of the individual's eternal and perfect relation to the Father; it neutralizes fear, an emotion arising from unbelief in the love of God. Redemption as a manifestation of divine love, when properly understood, leaves no ground for fear.

I find it interesting that the scholar Geza Vermes in The Authentic Gospel of Jesus came to the very same conclusion as Troward regarding the way Jesus/Yeshua viewed the nature of God. With reference to, amongst others, the parable of the Prodigal Son, the portrait that emerges is that of a loving Father. There is no trace of severity or harshness in the God of Jesus who is a Father more than a King. With reference to the parable of the Prodigal Son, Troward highlights two great errors: (a) limiting the power of God by our own past experiences (b) thinking of Spirit as an impersonal "cosmic force" & thus believing that mankind must provide the intelligence for the creative process.

Animus Dei (Spirit of God) is the principle of personality whilst Anima Mundi (soul of nature) is impersonal. Both infinite, they are complementary to one another. Anima Mundi or the soul of nature, revealed by the Law of Tendency in the material world, lacks the ability of individual selection. Being active, Divine Personality upholds nature as well as human personality. However, Anima Mundi is impressionable so both the Divine and human personalities influence nature.

The power of the soul of man over the soul of nature is psychic. The author remarks that a sufficiently powerful concentration of will would produce dramatic effects through the Anima Mundi which might explain scriptural statements regarding the signs & wonders to be performed by three main figures at the conclusion of the present age. Troward warns the reader about philosophies that deny the personality of God; the logical result is to elevate the self to the status of deity, which is a form of idolatry that promotes malignant narcissism.

The book concludes with Trowards observations on the sound philosophy, reason & science in the Good Book, how these confirm the law of cause & effect and ultimately direct mankind to a new consciousness when God's perfect laws will live within our hearts & minds as promised in Jeremiah 31 and various other passages.

This book is Multi-layered and fascinating. Heartily recommend The Creative Process to anyone who is willing to reach beyond the race mind and consider freedom, joy, light, life, love, peace, power, truth, and beauty. Try this mindset on--it works!

This is Judge Thomas Troward's treatment on the law of attraction nearly 100 years ago. However, this book gives us the principles behind the law and not just an application under specific conditions. Learn the principle and you know how to apply the law in every situation under all conditions. This is a MUST READ for anyone wanting to know the Law of Attraction.

Chapter 1, The Starting Point, answers the questions of why we absolutely must have an all-embracing Cosmic Mind and concrete material form as realities in the process of creation. Also, we are introduced to two of the three principles of Originating Spirit.

Chapter 2, The Self-contemplation of Spirit, gives us the 3rd principle of Originating Spirit and gives us our model for creation, introducing us to Universal Polarity, Spirit and Substance.

Chapter 3, The Divine Ideal, covers, the five stages of manifestation, the essence of Originating Spirit and what is the Divine Ideal.

Chapter 4, The Manifestation of the Life Principle, treats the three fold nature of manifestation.

Chapter 5, The Personal Factor, covers the doctrine of the microcosm and macrocosm and introduces the doctrine of the octave while delving into the transference from the 4th to the 5th stage of manifestation.

Chapter 6, The Standard of Personality, reveals the law of attraction built up from the understanding of the previous chapters and how to apply the creative power for true success.

Chapter 7, Race Thought and New Thought, explores why man's evolution or "specialization of cosmic law" is effected solely by personal initiative and selection.

Chapter 8, The Denouement of the Creative Process, covers life after death, touches on Elijah and Enoch and the Christ Consciousness.

Chapter 9, Conclusion, ties everything together and is wonderful. Also, Mr. Troward introduces the idea of the crucified Christ.

Chapter 10, The Divine Offering, explains why Jesus's death and resurrection was necessary.

Chapter 11, Ourselves in the Divine Offering, touches on true worship, how we are without limits, Jesus, and the Eucharist or Holy Communion.

This is taken from the 25th Edition, 1958 of the Dodd, Mead & Company, New York.

Though first published back in 1915, this comparatively short work has inspired philosophers and thinkers since its first appearance, and has been cited by many as their insight and inspiration. Frederick Bailes, to take just one example, said that the application of Troward's insights enabled him to overcome a supposedly "incurable" disease (diabetes).

What is so important about the Troward insight? Essentially, Troward was a judge who applied rigorous logic and the evaluation of evidence to understand the way the universe came into existence, and how it works. He demonstrates that, as neither matter nor energy could (in themselves) have initiated the design process, there must be a creative inspiration - this may be called God, though Toward prefers "Spirit". A later readership might call it "the cosmos". The name doesn't matter - the principle is that of a guiding and designing intelligence, essential to the creation of a logical universe.

From this, Troward argues, it follows that the process of creation must be one of thought - the universe was created by the application of rational design to the static elements of matter and energy. From this, it follows that we should employ the same design process to achieve our objectives, whatever these may be.

I'm sure that I've not explained this very well, but hope that this will get you thinking. Read this book. Not only can it change lives - better yet, it can show you how, and why, the change process operates.

I began studying Thomas Troward's books almost 30 years ago. The first was The Edinburgh Lectures and I must admit it was a struggle as his sentences, composed by many phrases, ran the full page. I had to consider each phrase individually in order to understand what the heck he meant. But I was so determined to learn how to be the master of my own life that I stuck with it. Troward's thinking resonated with something deep within me. The work was worth it (maybe I'm slow but it took me about five years with The Edinburgh Lectures) in that his thinking has given me an understanding that has allowed me to shape my life, rather than be a victim of circumstances. This is, however, an ongoing adventurous and joyous process!

If you wish to gain a clearer understanding of HOW and WHY spiritually, and therefore physically, study The Edinburgh Lectures and The Dore Lectures. Then read all his other books. There is also an excellent volume, Collected Essays of Thomas Troward, (paperback) with little gems of information to contemplate.

His thinking was the precursor to the writings of Ernest Holmes, founder of the Science of Mind movement; Frederick Bailes, another leader in Science of Mind; and many of the early New Thought speakers and writers who extrapolated Troward's thinking into easier to understand ideas. Wayne Dyer sounds like he's studied Troward, packaging his ideas in contemporary Western language. I've studied the ideas of many spiritual thinkers and in my opinion based on my results using the principles he explains, Thomas Troward is the absolute master.

An excellent book. Each sentence, paragraph is packed with profoundity.... (is that a word?). I am on my 3rd reading of this book. It's a fast read but in order to grasp it fully, it is a book that can be read over and over. I will look for other works from this author. Originally heard about this book from Wayne Dyer; thanks Wayne.

Thomas Troward believed that speculative reasoning based on what is known is the best way of metaphysical investigation. This classic work attempts to trace the sequence of continuous creation by logical deduction with reference to the law of cause & effect. It is important to bear in mind the triumph of principle over precedent, meaning that ideas become manifest despite the absence of past experience, as in the case of the development of aviation. Troward conveys profound concepts with clarity; no knowledge of theological terminology is required. He encourages the reader to contemplate these ideas and assimilate them if they help to make the meaning of the Bible clearer.

Troward calls the creative process the Self-contemplation of Spirit. The twofold essence of nature comprises (i) the unity of a universal creative principle & (ii) multiplicity in manifestation. He posits a sequence of cause & effect universal in nature that harmoniously includes all possible variations of individual expression. Two factors are projected from a common source: individual consciousness and energy-matter. Their relation to each other becomes an absolute fact regarding these factors themselves. The cosmos is thus no illusion. Creation proceeds from the operation of Divine Will upon both the "soul" of nature (in a sequence of progressive condensation) and the localization of its mind in the individual.

The author identifies the substantive properties of Spirit as love, light, power, peace, beauty & joy and its actions as initiative & selection. If Love itself is the original motive for creation, the divine ideal is that of individuality that recognizes its source. The need for a standard of personality becomes essential owing to matters of resonance & harmony. Taking the nature of Divine Spirit as blueprint is the way; this must be done by individual choice & free will. Alternatives like the personal force of will, magical rites, affliction of the body or the invocation of spirits deny the Eternal.

The transition from the collective operation of the Creative Spirit on mankind to its specific operation on the individual corresponds to the concept of the octave. Choosing the personality pattern of the Source means selecting the eternal essence and being of life itself. This requires the rejection of the species-standard and embracing the Spirit standard that enables the localized consciousness to grow with the The Eternal Divine through communication & action.

The will of God is Life according to Scripture & common sense. Rejoicing in the life of the Spirit establishes reciprocity of reflection - the law of action and reaction. The initiative to interact with & relate individually to the Creator springs from a yearning of the heart. When realized it enriches the individual personality by an endless flow of life expanding intelligence, love, power & joy in harmony with Spirit. Having recognized the error of time & space being the essence of life, a close relationship develops with the Creator. Prayer in its essence really means "Lord, please give me more of Yourself," a fact reflected in Holy Communion. Receiving the Divine Spirit is symbolized by bread & wine as representatives of energy-matter & life.

Troward explains the role of cause and effect in The Divine Offering that assures mankind of God's love and restorative power. Troward addresses several objections to the sacrifice of Christ, the Resurrection and the forgiveness of past sins. When time has no substantial existence, states of consciousness are all that remain; thus sins of the past have no existence (have been removed from the individual as far as the east is from the west). The Redeemer's sacrifice is the supreme manifestation of the interaction of law and personality. Redemption is the realization of the individual's eternal and perfect relation to the Father; it neutralizes fear, an emotion arising from unbelief in the love of God. Redemption as a manifestation of divine love, when properly understood, leaves no ground for fear.

I find it interesting that the scholar Geza Vermes in The Authentic Gospel of Jesus came to the very same conclusion as Troward regarding the way Jesus/Yeshua viewed the nature of God. With reference to, amongst others, the parable of the Prodigal Son, the portrait that emerges is that of a loving Father. There is no trace of severity or harshness in the God of Jesus who is a Father more than a King. With reference to the parable of the Prodigal Son, Troward highlights two great errors: (a) limiting the power of God by our own past experiences (b) thinking of Spirit as an impersonal "cosmic force" & thus believing that mankind must provide the intelligence for the creative process.

Animus Dei (Spirit of God) is the principle of personality whilst Anima Mundi (soul of nature) is impersonal. Both infinite, they are complementary to one another. Anima Mundi or the soul of nature, revealed by the Law of Tendency in the material world, lacks the ability of individual selection. Being active, Divine Personality upholds nature as well as human personality. However, Anima Mundi is impressionable so both the Divine and human personalities influence nature.

The power of the soul of man over the soul of nature is psychic. The author remarks that a sufficiently powerful concentration of will would produce dramatic effects through the Anima Mundi which might explain scriptural statements regarding the signs & wonders to be performed by three main figures at the conclusion of the present age. Troward warns the reader about philosophies that deny the personality of God; the logical result is to elevate the self to the status of deity, which is a form of idolatry that promotes malignant narcissism.

The book concludes with Trowards observations on the sound philosophy, reason & science in the Good Book, how these confirm the law of cause & effect and ultimately direct mankind to a new consciousness when God's perfect laws will live within our hearts & minds as promised in Jeremiah 31 and various other passages.

Troward stated that speculative reasoning proceeding from what is known is the best method of metaphysical investigation. This work endeavors to trace the sequence of continuous creation by logical deduction with reference to the law of cause & effect. It is important to bear in mind the triumph of principle over precedent, meaning that ideas unfold despite the absence of past experience, as in the case of the development of aviation. Troward's clear writing makes matters of great profundity accessible to all; no background in theology is needed. He encourages the reader to contemplate these suggestions and assimilate them if they help to make Bible meaning clearer.

The twofold essence of nature comprises (a) the unity of a universal creative principle & (b) abundance in manifestation. Troward postulates a sequence of cause & effect universal in nature that harmoniously includes all possible variations of individual expression. He considers the creative process as the Self-contemplation of Spirit. Two factors are projected from a common source: individual consciousness and energy-matter. Their relation to each other becomes an absolute fact regarding these factors themselves. The cosmos is thus no illusion. Creation proceeds from the operation of Divine Will upon both the "soul" of nature (in a sequence of progressive condensation) and the localization of its all-encompassing mind in the individual.

The author identifies the substantive properties of Spirit as love, light, power, peace, beauty & joy and its active powers as initiative & selection. If Love itself is the original motive for creation, the divine ideal is that of individuality that recognizes its source. The need for a standard of personality enters the equation owing to matters of resonance & harmony. Taking the nature of Divine Spirit as blueprint is the Way; this must be done by individual choice according to free will. Alternatives such as the personal force of will, magical rites, affliction of the body or invocation of spirits deny the Eternal.

The transition from the collective operation of the Creative Spirit on mankind to its specific operation on the individual corresponds to the concept of the octave. Choosing the personality type of the Source means selecting the eternal essence and being of life itself. This requires the rejection of the species-standard and embracing the Spirit standard that enables the localized consciousness - by communication & action - to advance with the The Eternal Divine.

The will of God is Life according to Scripture & common sense. Rejoicing in the life of the Spirit establishes reciprocity of reflection - the law of action and reaction. The initiative to interact with & relate individually to the Creator derives from a yearning of the heart. When achieved it ennobles the individual personality through an unceasing flow of life expanding intelligence, love, power & joy in harmony with Spirit. Having recognized the error of time & space being the essence of life, a close relationship is maintained with the Creator. Prayer in its essence really means "Lord, please give me more of Yourself," a fact reflected in Holy Communion. Receiving the Divine Spirit is symbolized by bread & wine as representatives of energy-matter & life.

The author explains the role of cause and effect in The Divine Offering that assures mankind of God's love and restorative power. Troward addresses several objections to the sacrifice of Christ, the Resurrection and the forgiveness of past sins. When time has no substantial existence, states of consciousness are all that remain; thus sins of the past have no existence (have been removed from the individual as far as east is from west). The Redeemer's sacrifice is the supreme manifestation of the interaction of law and personality. Redemption is the realization of the individual's eternal and perfect relation to the Father; it neutralizes fear, an emotion resulting from unbelief in the love of God*. Redemption as a manifestation of divine love, when properly understood, leaves no ground for fear.

Referring to the parable of the Prodigal Son, Troward highlights two great errors: (a) measuring the power of God by our own past experiences (b) viewing the Spirit as an impersonal "cosmic force" & thus believing that mankind must provide the intelligence for the creative process. Animus Dei is the principle of personality whilst Anima Mundi is impersonal. Both infinite, they are complementary to one another. Anima Mundi or the soul of nature is revealed by the Law of Tendency in the material world; this power lacks the ability of individual selection. Being active, Divine Personality upholds nature as well as human personality. However, Anima Mundi is mutable so both the Divine and human personalities influence nature.

The power of the soul of man over the soul of nature is psychic. He remarks that a sufficiently powerful concentration of will would produce startling effects through the Anima Mundi which might explain the scriptural statements regarding the signs & wonders to be performed by the Antichrist & False Prophet. Troward warns the reader about philosophies that deny the personality of God; the logical result is to elevate the self to the place of God, which is malignant narcissism.

The book concludes with his observations on the sound philosophy, reason & science in the Good Book, how these confirm the law of cause & effect and ultimately directs mankind to a new consciousness when God's perfect laws will live within our hearts & minds as promised in Jeremiah 31 and various other passages.

*Jesus considered anxiety & worry as a denial of God.
I find it interesting that the scholar Geza Vermes in The Authentic Gospel of Jesus came to the very same conclusion as Troward above regarding the way Jesus/Yeshua viewed the nature of God. With reference to, amongst others, the parable of the Prodigal Son, the portrait that emerges is that of a loving Father. There is no trace of severity or harshness in the God of Jesus who is a Father more than a King.

A very telling book... speaks to our inner intelligence. I'm grateful I was attracted to this book and ultimately purchased it.