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Thought Vibration or the Law of Attraction in the Thought World

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In this New Thought classic, Atkinson looks at the law of attraction in the thought world. He points out the similarities between the law of gravitation and the mental law of attraction. He explains that thought vibrations are as real as those manifesting as light, heat, magnetism and electricity. The difference is in the vibratory rate which also explains the fact that thought vibrations cannot usually be perceived by our 5 senses.

He argues that there are huge gaps in the spectrum of light and sound vibrations, wide enough to include other worlds. It is logical that these activities would be perceived by sense organs attuned to them. Increasingly sophisticated scientific instruments are able to register more and more of these hidden frequencies.

There is constant interaction between negative and positive thought vibrations - it is the task of the individual to raise the keynote of their mind to a positive pitch by an act of will. Atkinson discusses the purpose of affirmations as twofold: firstly, to establish new mental attitudes, secondly to raise the mental keynote. He also mentions that there must be a balance between giving out expressions and taking in impressions in a receptive state.

The many faculties of the mind are identified and discussed, and the author asserts that the current of will-power flows strongly along spiritual wires but the individual must train in order to optimally tap into this energy source. The "I" is the master of the mind and the "will" is the instrument of the "I." Affirmations for internalising this insight are provided here.

Atkinson also shows how to overcome negative emotions like fear, worry, envy, anger and hate. He firmly believes in the operation of universal law in all circumstances and advises the reader to tune in to the harmony of the law. I found the chapters Asserting The Life Force and Training The Habit Mind particularly helpful and inspiring.

Although this book was written years ago, the text still sounds fresh and contemporary. The explanations of mental laws and processes are clear and concise and the exercises are simple and effective. I enjoyed the author's infectious optimism and his simple, direct approach.

If anyone has not read this gem of a book, just because it's a century old, you're missing out on a really good thing. I actually ordered the softcover from Amazon, because I had to have it a more portable easier to read format. Wasn't satisfied with just having the online text that is available easily through a search on the web by using his name and title.

He clarifies really nicely, the concepts of how to never resist the negative, opposing thoughts that come into your mind, and how to just simply focus on what you want. It's amazing, how in 1906, he puts things so well in line with what I had already been reading in more current works.

Also the area of deservingness is very well explained, in a humorous but home-hitting way.

I think the most important concept he covers is his emphasis on how important it is to keep your energy on just one objective, and to never waver in your attention to it, and he uses the analogy of a lover flirting with others instead of his/her mate. Flirting with other potential goals, i.e. indecision, leaves your main goal to respond in kind by taking a step backwards.
( recommend Message of a Master by John McDonald for an 80-page reminder of the importance of one-pointedness, here's the link: The Message of a Master )

Atkinson's quote on worry: "You do not need to fight Worry - that isn't the way to overcome the habit. Just practice concentration, and then learn to concentrate upon something right before you, and you will find the worry thought has vanished. The mind can think of but one thing at a time, and if you concentrate upon a bright thing, the other thing will fade away. There are better ways of overcoming objectionable thoughts than by fighting them. Learn to concentrate upon thoughts of an opposite character, and you will have solved the problem."

It's amazing this was written so long ago. It's so appropriate for today.

I love this part:

THE first thing to do is to begin to "cut out" Fear and Worry. Fear-thought is the cause of much unhappiness and many failures. You have been told this thing over and over again, but it will
bear repeating. Fear is a habit of mind which has been fastened upon us by negative race-thought, but from which we may free ourselves by individual effort and perseverance.

What he says is choose "courage" instead of fear... heres more of what he writes:

Therefore, instead of repeating, "I'm not afraid," say boldly, "I am full of Courage," "I am Courageous." You must assert, "There's nothing to fear," which, although in the nature of a denial, simply denies the reality of the object causing fear rather than admitting the fear itself and then denying it.

Wow, this is powerful. I have affirmations that he suggests added to my brain bullet software.

Plus I put some up on the outside of the shower.. This changes your mindset, and sets in motion what you DO want instead of what you don't want.

A very good book

Linda

I came across this book while doing a search for another book. The title caught my eye and I decided to purchase it. I was very pleased with the informative yet entertaining way the book is written. Basically,the author writes about his "scientific" theory on postive and negative thought energies we attract into our lives. Although he does not back this up with any scientic proof, his firm and almost military like belief in what he beleives, is very convincing.(The author does not come out and say it, but I believe he was describing his own experiences and how he effectively applied his theory to his own life)

I highly recommend this book to those people who see the world very negatively or to those who need a good kick in the pants to get over thier perceived misery. It's a quick read, a self help sort of manual.

I ordered the CD version - which turns out to only be playable in a computer. Even though it is probably interesting information, the voice is an unbearable computer sounding monotone that makes it impossible to listen to (if you have any sensitivity to sound) And you have to be willing to only sit at the computer to hear it. Watch out - don't get this version.

Groundbreaking in 1906 and still extremely thought provoking today - although the material is not new to me as I have seen so many new age pundits regurgitate it in one form or another - what is startling is to read it in the context of early last century. Luminous and superb!

A clear and practical treatise on making our lives better by practicing the attraction of the good and the positive in the world.

This book is a great tool to learn how to focus your thought energy and become a deliberate user of the LOA.

Very well writen and if you use the law of attraction properly you can definitly change your life!

Before The Secret made the Law of Attraction a household name, a group of metaphysicans were writing about how thoughts are things and what you think you are. It was through reading The Secret that I discovered Thought Vibration by Mr. Atkinson. Thought Vibration is not the best written book, but the information it offers is good and timeless. I recommend that serious students of truth or esoteric wisdom read this book to get additonal information on thought vibrations.