William Abner Barnes

Psychology, Hypnotism, Personal Magnetism and Clairvoyance William Abner Barnes

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1898. Excerpt: ... times the knowledge in a given time, then, is it not possible for one to do this himself with practice if he knows how? If by psychological influence all kinds of bad habits can be cured, is it not possible and very probable that one having self-control could cure himself if he desired? If a feeling of pain can be changed into a feeling of pleasure by a pyschological impression, is it not possible for one to control his own feelings and ward off pain? If a circumstance will sometimes center the mind upon some special thing and cause one to reach the very heights of fame, is it not possible and right for one to control his own mind and accomplish his purpose in life? We should control circumstances and not allow circumstances to control us. We don't know what can be accomplished until we concentrate our controlled forces upon the desired object of our heart. The difference between a strong-minded man and one who is weak minded is the ability to concentrate and to withdraw thought. One who is not able to concentrate his mind lacks self-control. One who concentrates and lacks the ability to withdraw thought lacks self control. The one who possesses both concentration and power to withdraw thought at will has self-control. Such an individual is strong minded and generally gets along in life. Psychology and selfcontrol go hand in hand. Through psychological influence, the memory can be strengthened so that one will be able to retain any information as long as he lives. The faculty of recalling can be quickened so that one can recall any information at will. This is where many are weak. Many possess a storehouse of knowledge, but are not able to recall it at will. This is a great drawback to them in every sphere of life, in society as well as in business. By a ...