Mind Power

"I wish to invite you to the consideration of a great principle of Nature—a great natural force that manifests its activities in the phenomena of Dynamic Mentation—a great Something the energies of which I have called MIND-POWER." My thought on the subject is based upon the fundamental conception that THERE EXISTS IN NATURE A DYNAMIC MENTAL PRINCIPLE—A MIND-POWER—PERVADING ALL SPACE—IMMANENT IN ALL THINGS—MANIFESTING IN AN INFINITE VARIETY OF FORMS, DEGREES, AND PHASES. I hold that this energy, or force, or dynamic principle, is no respecter of persons. Its service, like that of the sun and rain, and all natural forces, is open to all—just and unjust; good and bad; high and low; rich and poor. It responds to the proper efforts, no matter by whom exerted, or for what purpose called into effect. But the proper effort must be exerted, consciously or unconsciously, else there will be no operation of the force." - William Walker Atkinson William Walker Atkinson (1862-1932) was a prolific writer. His works treat themes related to the mental world, occultism, divination, psychic reality, and mankind's nature. They constitute a basis for what Atkinson called "New Psychology" or "New Thought".

William Walker Atkinson (1862–1932) was a pivotal figure in the early 20th-century movement known as 'New Thought,' which emphasized the transformative powers of the mind. Atkinson was a prolific writer, attorney, publisher, and occultist. His work 'Mind Power: The Secret of Mental Magic' (1912) encapsulates his core philosophy that thought can directly influence reality, a concept that was revolutionary at the time and influenced future generations of self-help and motivational authors. Adopting various pseudonyms, such as Theron Q. Dumont and Yogi Ramacharaka, he delved into topics like personal development, psychic abilities, and yoga. Atkinson's literary style is notable for its assertive and didactic tone, designed to embolden readers to harness their mental faculties to achieve success, overcome challenges, and reach a higher level of personal enlightenment. Throughout his extensive bibliography, he strived to make esoteric knowledge accessible to the lay reader, thus pioneering a self-help genre that continues to thrive. His enduring influence is reflected in the continued popularity of his works among enthusiasts of the New Thought movement and contemporary practitioners of mental and spiritual healing techniques.