William Walker Atkinson

Thought-Culture; Or, Practical Mental Training (eBook, ePUB)

Mastering the Power of Thought: Practical Wisdom for Personal Growth and Mental Discipline

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In 'Thought-Culture; Or, Practical Mental Training' by William Walker Atkinson, the author delves into the realm of mental cultivation and self-improvement. Through a series of practical exercises and guidance, Atkinson provides readers with a blueprint for enhancing their mental faculties and achieving a higher state of consciousness. Written in a clear and accessible style, the book combines elements of psychology, philosophy, and self-help to offer a comprehensive guide to mastering the power of thought. Atkinson's emphasis on the importance of mental discipline and focus makes this work a valuable resource for anyone seeking personal growth and transformation. William Walker Atkinson, a pioneer in the New Thought movement, was a prolific writer and advocate for the power of the mind. His background in law and business, combined with his deep interest in metaphysics and spirituality, informs his approach to thought culture. Atkinson's own journey towards self-improvement and enlightenment likely inspired him to share his knowledge with others through this book. I highly recommend 'Thought-Culture; Or, Practical Mental Training' to readers interested in harnessing the power of their thoughts and unlocking their full potential. This insightful work offers practical advice and exercises that can help individuals cultivate a deeper understanding of themselves and the world around them.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 217
• Erscheinungstermin: 26. April 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664636102
• Artikelnr.: 58436765

Autorenporträt

William Walker Atkinson (December 5, 1862 - November 22, 1932) was an attorney, merchant, publisher, and author, as well as an occultist and an American pioneer of the New Thought movement. He is the author of the pseudonymous works attributed to Theron Q. Dumont and Yogi Ramacharaka.[1] He wrote an estimated 100 books, all in the last 30 years of his life. He was mentioned in past editions of Who's Who in America, in Religious Leaders of America, and in several similar publications. His works have remained in print more or less continuously since 1900. William Walker Atkinson was born in Baltimore, Maryland on December 5, 1862,[4] to Emma and William Atkinson. He began his working life as a grocer at 15 years old, probably helping his father. He married Margret Foster Black of Beverly, New Jersey, in October 1889, and they had two children. Their first child probably died young. The second later married and had two daughters. Atkinson pursued a business career from 1882 onwards and in 1894 he was admitted as an attorney to the Bar of Pennsylvania. While he gained much material success in his profession as a lawyer, the stress and over-strain eventually took its toll, and during this time he experienced a complete physical and mental breakdown, and financial disaster. He looked for healing and in the late 1880s he found it with New Thought, later attributing the restoration of his health, mental vigor and material prosperity to the application of the principles of New Thought. Some time after his healing, Atkinson began to write articles on the truths he felt he had discovered, which were then known as Mental Science. In 1889, an article by him entitled "A Mental Science Catechism," appeared in Charles Fillmore's new periodical, Modern Thought. By the early 1890s Chicago had become a major centre for New Thought, mainly through the work of Emma Curtis Hopkins, and Atkinson decided to move there. Once in the city, he became an active promoter of the movement as an editor and author. He was responsible for publishing the magazines Suggestion (1900-1901), New Thought (1901-1905) and Advanced Thought (1906-1916). In 1900 Atkinson worked as an associate editor of Suggestion, a New Thought Journal, and wrote his probable first book, Thought-Force in Business and Everyday Life, being a series of lessons in personal magnetism, psychic influence, thought-force, concentration, will-power, and practical mental science.