Your mind works like a syllogism. This means that
whatever major premise your conscious mind assumes to
be true determines the conclusion your subconscious mind
comes to in regard to any particular question or problem in
your mind. If your premise is true, the conclusion must be
true as in the following example:
Every virtue is laudable; Kindness is a virtue; Therefore,
kindness is laudable.
Another example is as follows: All formed things change
and pass away; The Pyramids of Egypt are formed things;
Therefore, some day the Pyramids will pass away.
The first statement is referred to as the major premise, and
the right conclusion must necessarily follow the right premise.
A college professor, who attended some of my science of
mind lectures in May, 1962, at Town Hall, New York, said to
me, “Everything in my life is topsy-turvy, and I have lost health,
wealth, and friends. Everything I touch turns out wrong.”
I explained to him that he should establish a major
premise in his thinking, that the infinite intelligence of his
subconscious mind was guiding, directing, and prospering him
spiritually, mentally, and materially. Then, his subconscious
mind would automatically direct him wisely in his investments,
decisions, and also heal his body and restore his mind to peace
and tranquility. This professor formulated an over-all picture of the
way he wanted his life to be, and this was his major premises
“Infinite intelligence leads and guides me in all my ways.
Perfect health is mine, and the Law of Harmony operates in
mind and body. Beauty, love, peace, and abundance are
mine. The principle of right action and divine order govern
my entire life. I know my major premise is based on the
eternal truths of life, and I know, feel, and believe that
subconscious mind responds according to the nature of
conscious mind thinking.”
He wrote me as follows: “I repeated the above statements
slowly, quietly, and lovingly several times a day knowing that
they were sinking deep down into my subconscious mind, and
that results must follow. I am deeply grateful for the interview
you gave me, and I would like to add that all departments of
my life are changing for the better. It works!”