Thought Forces

by Prentice Mulford

Essays Selected From the White Cross Library.
Printed by William Clowes and Sons, Limited, London and Beccles -Fist published 1913
Publisher's Note
The appreciation with which the previous volume of Essays by Prentice Mulford in this series has been received has led the publishers to issue this second selection. They have been printed from the text of the White Cross Library with slight verbal modifications in some passages where the meaning seemed rather obscure. J.W.
100 years ago "We live amid envying and backbiting, amid those with whom grumbling and fault-finding have become a confirmed habit." -I'm afraid it's still true. Author confesses to above, and step one is to set aside moments or more to desire the good of all and-"to leave out through hatred, the least fragment of humanity, is to bring injury to the whole, yourself included." P11. Starting with this gem, is lots of good advice for the spirit, I believe still relevant today. She recommends not to force girls to housework; that if you "vex her soul with pots and pans. 10 or 15 years hence, look upon her ... Many are broken down creatures to-day who might have "amounted to something' had" their talents been allowed to develop p43 -
Main theme, negativity injurious to our spirit, we grow and blossum with positivity, beauty and love.

172 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1913

About the author

Prentice Mulford was a literary humorist and a co-founder of the New Thought movement.

Reviews

[Fernando Cabezas Astorga · Rating 5 out of 5]

Una joya para quien quiera entender cómo los pensamientos crean nuestra realidad y que lo posible o imposible está más ligado con nuestra creencia que con datos exteriores. Sencillo: nos convertimos y manifestamos lo que plantamos en nuestro pensamiento.

[Diana · Rating 4 out of 5]

Prentice says "Love is an element as literal as air or water". This book is about how greatly our "Thought Forces" affect us and everyone around us, and what we can do to live happier and healthier lives and to gain peace of mind.
I guess it could be considered kind of "preachy" but it's in an easygoing manner and there are many gems of wisdom. It's nearly 30 years since I read it and I can see where it's had some positive influence on my life, though I have to had along with other sources of similar ideas. It's somehow more peaceful to read than modern self help gurus, perhaps that she even devotes a chapter to Repose. I think it's also a reminder that human nature hasn't changed much, if at all. On the other hand it does feel a bit long-winded, and very "old world".
Approach with an open mind.

[Sedem Raphael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very powerful