The Chinese say, “A picture is worth a thousand words.”
William James, the father of American psychology, stressed
the fact that the subconscious mind will bring to pass any
picture held in the mind and backed by faith. Act as though I
am, and I will be.
A number of years ago I was in the Middle West lecturing
in several states, and I desired to have a permanent location in
the general area from which I could serve those who desired
help. I traveled far, but the desire did not leave my mind. One
evening, while in a hotel in Spokane, Washington, I relaxed
completely on a couch, immobilized my attention, and in a
quiet, passive manner imagined that I was talking to a large
audience, saying in effect, “I am glad to be here; I have prayed
for the ideal opportunity.” I saw in my mind’s eye the imaginary
audience, and I felt the reality of it all. I played the role of the
actor, dramatized this mental movie, and felt satisfied that this
picture was being conveyed to my subconscious mind, which
would bring it to pass in its own way. The next morning, on
awakening, I felt a great sense of peace and satisfaction, and in
a few days’ time I received a telegram asking me to take over
an organization in the Midwest, which I did, and I enjoyed it
immensely for several years.
The method outlined here appeals to many who have
described it as “the mental movie method.” I have received numerous letters from people who listen to my radio talks
and weekly public lectures, telling me of the wonderful
results they get using this technique in the sale of their
property. I
to those who have homes or property
for sale that they satisfy themselves in their own mind that
their price is right Then, I claim that the Infinite Intelligence
is attracting to them the buyer who really wants to have the
property and who will love it and prosper in it. After having
done this I suggest that they quiet their mind, relax, let go,
and get into a drowsy, sleepy state, which reduces all mental
effort to a minimum. Then, they are to picture the check in
their hands, rejoice in the check, give thanks for the check,
and go off to sleep feeling the naturalness of the whole
mental movie created in their own mind. They must act as
though it were an objective reality, and the subconscious
mind will take it as an impression and through the deeper
currents of the mind, the buyer and the seller are brought
together. A mental picture held in the mind, backed by faith,
will come to pass.