The Power of Faith: Understanding the Unseen Forces

The main subject is "the life power and how to use it" by Elizabeth Town. The main takeaway is about the importance of faith in the unseen forces of life.

### The Universal Ideal: A Guide to Faith, Mind Power, and Personal Growth
* "Truth is the sun, and reason is the prism you lift before it whence the light is thrown in **various colors**."
* 🌞 The sun emits three types of rays: light and heat rays that are **beneficial**, and actinic rays that cause **disintegration and decomposition**.
* 📸 Actinic rays are essential for the photoplate to capture images, and without them, the gelatin **cannot form the picture**.
* 🧠 Man is a three-strata being: conscious, subconscious, and **superconscious mind**, which is connected to the **universal reservoir of truth**.
* 👥 Each individual is an inlet of the universal mind, and the center of the star-shaped diagram represents **God**.
* 🌌 The universal ideal, an "**indeterminate good**," includes and impels all individual aims.
* 🎯 "To a certain extent, I have been benefited by these teachings. In some ways, they do not appear to have a **very practical result**."
* 💪 Faith is essential for personal growth, and while everyone lives by faith, the key is to have **faith in the unseen forces and the universal ideal**.

### The Power of Faith in the Unseen
* 🌟 Faith is the belief in something **unseen but real**, which can be known by its **fruits**.
* 🙏 By diligently seeking to understand and use the **invisible forces**, one can tap into the **creative power behind things**.
* 🎭 As visible things fail us, we are forced to look to the Unseen, where **true faith can find new anchors**.
* 💡 The Unseen things to which our faiths begin to attach themselves are **peace, love, wisdom, and ideals**.
* 🛤 The path to realizing our desires is to **pin our little faiths to the unseen source of all things**.
* 🤔 The spirit within us guides us through **intuition**, and it is the **universal intelligence** that seeks to lead us to truth.
* 💨 The spirit is the breath of life, and **fresh air and sunshine are the tangible forms of this vital spirit**.
* 🔄 Mere repetition of affirmations is not enough; one must also **think and act in alignment with their desires**.

### Building Character and Manifesting Success with New Thought
* 🧱 Building character is the key to generating **strong desires** and attracting **success**.
* 💭 "All affirmations and all going into the silence are useful in **waking mental and physical energy to intelligent action**."
* 🧠 "The man who doesn't know when he is beaten will **never be beaten**."
* 💡 The heart, or subconscious mind, plays a **crucial role** in forming habits and attracting experiences.
* 🌊 "Man is a magnet, and every line and dot and detail of his experiences come by his own **attraction**."
* 💪 The conscious mind is a powerful lever for **changing subconscious habits** and **attracting desired outcomes**.
* 🌱 "To think good, peace, love, self-command, self-faith, **success long and faithfully enough** will fill even the most set heart with **habits of good**."
* 💖 "The nearer you can come to keeping your mind **pleasantly occupied** between the times when you give yourself special affirmations and treatments, the more quickly you will realize **health of Mind, Body, and environment as well as Soul**."

### The Power of Thought and Belief in Shaping Reality
* 💭 "Every man has his own **individuality**, his own **soul specifications** to develop."
* 💡 The concept of "Will" is the **motive electric force of the universe**, with the individual's personal will being used to **execute judgments based on their finite views**.
* 🔮 The "**All Will**" is the principle of cultivating acquaintance with and consciousness of the universal will, which is the **ceaseless underlying urge** of the universe to express **more beauty, wisdom, and good**.
* 🌱 "All undesirable conditions and circumstances are constituted by **illusions** that are held by **ignorant, immature minds** and that project onto the **material plane**."
* 🧠 The "**I Am**" of every being is God, the only **power, wisdom, will, and mind**, with the body being an organization within the real self where all kinds of thoughts are recorded.
* ⚖ "Death comes to the body when **dead thought preponderates**," and the key to avoiding somatic death lies in living a childlike life where one's **intense mental and physical activities** keep the old moving out to make room for the new.
* 🌟 "The one reason [for death] lies in our artificial living," where we **accumulate unused knowledge**, **consume excessive food**, and **strive to possess more than we need**.
* 🌍 "Life to us is too real, too Earnest," and by persisting in living at a "**dying rate**," we inevitably move towards the grave.

### The Nature of Thought Substance, Immortality, and the Divine Self
* 🌊 All forms of thought substance are ever-changing, similar to how the water in an ocean remains the same while the **waves constantly change**.
* 🧠 The body, as an organization of thought forms, must die daily, but the immortal thought substance from which all forms are made is the **mortal mind**.
* 👤 The mortal mind is the **divine self**, with the body being a growing organization of **fleeting ideas** in the immortal God self.
* 🧠 "The soul is not **more than the body**, and the body is not **more than the soul**."
* Evolution is the process of **God coming into consciousness of himself and his wisdom** through human and other experiences.
* 💡 Ideals impel change, and the established order resists change, resulting in **suffering**.
* 🎭 "The subjective or emotional self is the **best of servants but the worst of masters**."
* 🧘 The key to reaching heaven, a state of deep joy and fulfillment, is to **conserve emotional energy** through **perfect control of the emotional nature**.

The Life Power And How To Use It (1906) by Elizabeth Towne

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The recording discusses the concept of truth and the impact of the sun's rays on life and immortality.

It also explores the three-fold being of man, including the conscious, subconscious, and superconscious mind.

The text emphasizes the importance of working with the natural flow of life and the manifestation of one's desires.

The superconscious mind is considered the mind above the conscious and subconscious, containing all wisdom and knowledge.

It is seen as the source of inspiration and aspiration, connecting individuals to the universal mind or God.

The concept suggests that by focusing on the universal and aspiring towards it, one can access greater wisdom and knowledge beyond their individual experiences.

The Nature of the Soul and Universal Purpose

The body is just a collection of cells, with the soul leaving after death, carrying the records of individual experiences.

The universal aim and purpose actuate every human being, driving individual aims and desires.

The universal "I want" impels and directs individuals, keeping them on course towards a glorious ideal of perfect play and obedience.

The Power of Faith and Aim in Achieving Great Ideals

- Our everyday tasks are actually perfecting our skills and self-control to eventually achieve greater things, in line with our universal ideal and desires.

- Focusing on the present tasks with joy and interest not only improves proficiency but also opens the way to future opportunities for realizing our larger ideals.

- Faith in our desires and aiming for the achievable, while trusting the timing for the greater things, allows us to progress towards fulfilling our universal ideal.

The text explores the idea that faith is ultimately connected to the unseen forces in the world, providing a sense of stability and purpose.

It suggests that when visible things and material possessions fail, faith in the unseen brings about new and positive outcomes.

The concept of faith in the unseen is portrayed as a source of power and a means to achieve peace, love, and wisdom.

Concentrating on the unseen allows for receiving wisdom and power from the silence.

The constant flitting of the mind from one thing to another prevents the impression from the unseen, while steady aspiration towards the unseen brings relief from the visible world.

Practicing concentration is a kindergarten method to eventually turn intuitively to the unseen, tapping into universal intelligence and wisdom.

Trusting your intuition can lead to unexpected outcomes, as seen in the contrasting experiences of two women receiving different messages.

The story highlights the impact of individuals' beliefs and mindsets on their experiences and outcomes.

The concept of universal intelligence and the idea that all things are intelligent and seeking satisfaction is presented as the basis for understanding the "spirit.

A lost rivet was found through the power of the Universal Spirit, demonstrating the ability to attract what is needed.

The Universal Spirit also guided the author to find the perfect clothing, overcoming preconceived opinions.

The Spirit plays a role in guiding and directing individuals, even in seemingly trivial matters, and its attention to all aspects of life is essential.

The Power of Spirit and Positive Thinking

- Fresh air, sunshine, and deep breathing are essential for the spirit of life, contradicting the sole dependence on spiritual affirmation for well-being.

- The chapter emphasizes the importance of believing in success, being open to opportunities, and the need for intelligent effort to overcome failure.

- It explains how habits and instincts play a crucial role in shaping thoughts and actions, highlighting the subconscious nature of the majority of our mental processes.

The Power of Thought in Changing One's Life

- The majority of a person's environment and experiences are influenced by their subconscious mind, which is driven by habit and instinct, not just conscious desires.

- Transformation of one's life and surroundings can be achieved by changing the habits and instinctual thinking through persistent conscious effort.

- The conscious mind has the power to positively influence the subconscious mind, leading to a change in habits and ultimately, a transformation in one's life.

Maintaining Health and Happiness through Positive Affirmations

Making regular positive statements about health, happiness, and success can help alleviate nervousness and improve overall well-being.

By keeping the mind occupied with useful work and maintaining a positive attitude, the soul is given the opportunity to work towards healing and fulfillment.

Embracing duty with love and joy, rather than just a sense of obligation, can lead to a more satisfying and purposeful life, bringing inner peace and contentment.

Forming the habit of duty leads to a deepening sense of joy and peace in life.

By jollying oneself into doing duty for the love of it, one can experience a higher level of joy and power in their work.

Character, self-reliance, and positive determination are essential in generating the desire and achieving success, as they contribute to the development of mental backbone and muscle.

Having a strong character allows a person's desires to flow through clear channels, leading to success and self-respect.

Success and promotion are achieved by proving one's fitness for higher positions and being efficient in current work.

Building the right character is marked by inner satisfaction and self-respect, which comes from doing things for oneself and not letting others do it.

New thought is a transformative force that promotes mental, physical, and environmental health.

The old thought pattern of judgment and domination is replaced by the principles of oneness, harmony, and love.

Will is described as the electric force of the universe, inseparable from wisdom, and its misdirection is attributed to a lack of wisdom.

Discovering the Power of Will and Surrender

The author learns to relinquish her personal will and instead trust the "all will" for guidance, finding peace and accomplishment in doing so.

By letting go of her own will, she experiences the reinforcement of the "all will," making her actions easier and more effective.

She realizes that using her will in opposition to others brings struggle and suffering, while aligning with the "all will" brings a sense of ease and right action.

The Power of Recognition and Vibration in Life

Recognizing the oneness of the universe allows the individual to align with the all will, leading to a sense of unity and omnipotence.

Vibration is a fundamental aspect of life, from the movement of the body's cells to the communication of thoughts, with the potential for thoughts to carry farther and have a greater impact than spoken words.

Undesirable conditions are the result of illusions projected by ignorant minds, but truth has the power to set people free from these mistaken beliefs.

Your concept of God shapes and creates your identity and actions.

Belief in an "I am" God, who works in the present, inspires love, wisdom, and miracles in life, while focusing on the "I was" and "I shall be" God leads to a passive and judgmental mindset.

This concept also influences how we perceive justice, death, and the challenges of life.

Embracing the "I am" God in all aspects of life is the key to spiritual growth and living with purpose.

The body is a reflection of the thoughts, both mortal and immortal, that the real "I Am" or God thinks, constantly changing based on new thoughts.

The body, as an organization of mortal thoughts, is constantly undergoing change and ultimately mortal, while the real self, or the thinker, is immortal and unchanging.

The concept of God is intertwined with the self, with the belief that God's knowledge is proven through human experience and evolution.

God's Evolution and the Ideal of Self-Improvement

God's evolution is the process of learning to bring joy to all creation and reduce suffering.

The high ideals recognized by figures like Moses and Jesus take thousands of years to be understood and followed by the majority of people.

The effort to work out these ideals and impel change is what causes suffering, but ultimately, the ideal of self-improvement prevails throughout eternity.

Managing Personal Power and Emotional Reservoirs

Lively disposition can lead to either emotional depletion or full reservoirs, affecting one's depth of emotional power.

The inhibition of wasteful laughs and motions is crucial for conserving emotional energy and building a deeper reservoir.

By practicing self-control and conserving emotional power, an individual can tap into their soul force for greater things and avoid emotional depletion.

- Breathing, silence, and affirmations have been universal methods of self-culture, historically enforced but now voluntarily practiced.

- The difference between education and culture lies in the transmutation of time and unconscious cerebration.

- Inheritance provides wealth from the past, but the value lies in individual efforts to improve and contribute to the world's culture.

Attracting Wisdom and Knowledge: The Power of Criticism

Our desire for wisdom and knowledge attracts criticism from others, which we should accept and learn from.

Resenting criticism only brings it back more forcefully, while accepting it allows us to grow.

By being open to friendly criticism, we can expand our soul and develop nobility in character.