Open Your Mind to Prosperity [Paperback]

Catherine Ponder (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0875165311 | ISBN-13: 978-0875165318 | Publication Date: April 1984 | Edition: Revised

"This is another of Ponder's classics. It is divided into Part 1: Basic Methods for Demonstrating Prosperity and Part 2: Other Ways of Demonstrating Prosperity. I suppose by now nothing is new as many other metaphysical writers have explained these same techniques, but Ponder has a uniquely inspired style and her writings have the capacity for immediately lifting one up out of despondency. I especially loved the following thought from Chapter 9: "There are those people who read self-help books and take numerous success courses, who get the idea that mind power is all there is; that if they just use mind power sufficiently, everything will come their way ... the time usually comes, though, when they realize that [that] is not enough, and they begin to "spin their wheels" spiritually." I agree with her that practicing the love concept will do more to help one achieve your goals than all the hard mental effort in the world. There is one thing I do not agree with, and that is the dogmatic concept of "tithing" since this idea has been very much abused by organised religion. I do not believe that giving should be prescribed in percentages and here I concur with other great metaphysicians like Dr Joseph Murphy that exact percentages are less important than the spirit of giving. Perhaps the best chapter in this book is the explanation of "divine restoration" which, if practiced, will help more people than all the anti-depressant medication in the world. I salute Catherine Ponder as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, and may her work continue to help and inspire as many people as possible to experience abundance and fulfilment in their lives."

Product Details

• Paperback: 176 pages
• Publisher: DeVorss & Company; Revised edition (April 1984)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875165311
• ISBN-13: 978-0875165318
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #227,756 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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55 of 56 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL CATHERINE PONDER, January 26, 2001

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This review is from: Open Your Mind to Prosperity (Paperback)

This is another of Ponder's classics. It is divided into Part 1: Basic Methods for Demonstrating Prosperity and Part 2: Other Ways of Demonstrating Prosperity. I suppose by now nothing is new as many other metaphysical writers have explained these same techniques, but Ponder has a uniquely inspired style and her writings have the capacity for immediately lifting one up out of despondency. I especially loved the following thought from Chapter 9: "There are those people who read self-help books and take numerous success courses, who get the idea that mind power is all there is; that if they just use mind power sufficiently, everything will come their way ... the time usually comes, though, when they realize that [that] is not enough, and they begin to "spin their wheels" spiritually." I agree with her that practicing the love concept will do more to help one achieve your goals than all the hard mental effort in the world. There is one thing I do not agree with, and that is the dogmatic concept of "tithing" since this idea has been very much abused by organised religion. I do not believe that giving should be prescribed in percentages and here I concur with other great metaphysicians like Dr Joseph Murphy that exact percentages are less important than the spirit of giving. Perhaps the best chapter in this book is the explanation of "divine restoration" which, if practiced, will help more people than all the anti-depressant medication in the world. I salute Catherine Ponder as one of the greatest writers of the 20th century, and may her work continue to help and inspire as many people as possible to experience abundance and fulfilment in their lives.

37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Initiates you into new ways of thinking about prosperity, April 24, 2000

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This review is from: Open Your Mind to Prosperity (Paperback)

I'm mistrustful of conventional religion, and biblical stories seem fraught with woman-hating messages to me -- so at first I had trouble accepting Ponder's Christian-based teachings. But she got my attention when she told her own story: she was a single mother in the 1950s, divorced, working as a secretary and living in a one-room apartment when she discovered these teachings. She describes how her life was completely transformed. She's really lived these teachings and embodied them in her own life. This impressed me with how these teachings can especially help women who may have blocks about generating their own wealth. Every time I work with the tools in this book my life changes for the better in remarkable ways -- new opportunities come up, doors open that I never even knew were there -- and I heal up from old mistakes. Thank you Catherine Ponder for your courage, genius, and inspiration.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for anyone ready to get the most out of life, August 22, 1999

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This review is from: Open Your Mind to Prosperity (Paperback)

This book is all about the power of positive thinking with God as the center of your daily activities. Catherine Ponder outlines simple, effective, proven means by which we can effect positive change in our lives. She discusses the power available to humans and gives the roadmap for achieving prosperity at all levels. Combining the power of God with the gifts He has given each of us, we are able to make the most of ourselves personally, professionally, financially, emotionally and spiritually. Anyone can benefit from this book.