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How to Use the Laws of the Mind
New Age spirirtuality
271 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1981
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Joseph Murphy
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Joseph Murphy was a Divine Science minister and author.
Murphy was born in Ireland, the son of a private boy's school headmaster and raised a Roman Catholic. He studied for the priesthood and joined the Jesuits. In his twenties, an experience with healing prayer led him to leave the Jesuits and move to the United States, where he became a pharmacist in New York (having a degree in chemistry by that time). Here he attended the Church of the Healing Christ (part of the Church of Divine Science), where Emmet Fox had become minister in 1931.
In the mid 1940s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he met Religious Science founder Ernest Holmes, and was ordained into Religious Science by Holmes in 1946, thereafter teaching at the Institute of Religious Science. A meeting with Divine Science Association president Erwin Gregg led to him being reordained into Divine Science, and he became the minister of the Los Angeles Divine Science Church in 1949, which he built into one of the largest New Thought congregations in the country. In the next decade, Murphy married, earned a PhD in psychology from the University of Southern California and started writing. After his first wife died in 1976, he remarried to a fellow Divine Science minister who was his longstanding secretary. He died in 1981.
Joseph Murphy was a Divine Science minister and author.
Murphy was born in Ireland, the son of a private boy's school headmaster and raised a Roman Catholic. He studied for the priesthood and joined the Jesuits. In his twenties, an experience with healing prayer led him to leave the Jesuits and move to the United States, where he became a pharmacist in New York (having a degree in chemistry by that time). Here he attended the Church of the Healing Christ (part of the Church of Divine Science), where Emmet Fox had become minister in 1931.
In the mid 1940s, he moved to Los Angeles, where he met Religious Science founder Ernest Holmes, and was ordained into Religious Science by Holmes in 1946, thereafter teaching at the Institute of Religious Science. A meeting with Divine Science Association president Erwin Gregg led to him being reordained into Divine Science, and he became the minister of the Los Angeles Divine Science Church in 1949, which he built into one of the largest New Thought congregations in the country. In the next decade, Murphy married, earned a PhD in psychology from the University of Southern California and started writing. After his first wife died in 1976, he remarried to a fellow Divine Science minister who was his longstanding secretary. He died in 1981.
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August 5, 2011
This is another inspiring book by Joseph Murphy, who comes second only to Neville among authors teaching the powers of the mind.
He explains how to heal both oneself and others, and solve all types of problems, by the use of affirmative prayer, not begging for help, but declaring faith and love. He also recommends the reading aloud of the 23rd, 27th, or/and 91st Psalm several times during the day so as to "saturate the mind with ... great truths" and gradually transform the mind.
He recounts many cases of people who have been helped by the method he advises, and quotes widely from the Bible, explaining the meaning of the various metaphorical statements.
There is only one (good) Power, as he explains in a useful chapter about the "meaning of Satan".
A book to be recommended for those in need of inspiration or help in working out their problems.
He explains how to heal both oneself and others, and solve all types of problems, by the use of affirmative prayer, not begging for help, but declaring faith and love. He also recommends the reading aloud of the 23rd, 27th, or/and 91st Psalm several times during the day so as to "saturate the mind with ... great truths" and gradually transform the mind.
He recounts many cases of people who have been helped by the method he advises, and quotes widely from the Bible, explaining the meaning of the various metaphorical statements.
There is only one (good) Power, as he explains in a useful chapter about the "meaning of Satan".
A book to be recommended for those in need of inspiration or help in working out their problems.
April 1, 2026
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The book is written in a simple and easy-to-read style. The topics discussed offer much food for thought. There are many examples in the book, and I think everyone will find something they enjoy. I highly recommend it.
ENG:
The book is written in a simple and easy-to-read style. The topics discussed offer much food for thought. There are many examples in the book, and I think everyone will find something they enjoy. I highly recommend it.
August 22, 2026
How to Use the Laws of Mind is a practical guide in which Joseph Murphy explores the relationship between thought, belief, and human experience. Drawing from his philosophy of the subconscious mind, Murphy argues that the way people think consistently influences their attitudes, decisions, emotional well-being, and actions. The book encourages readers to develop constructive mental habits, replace limiting beliefs with empowering ones, and cultivate a mindset of confidence, peace, and purpose.
At the heart of the book is the idea that the conscious mind and the subconscious mind work together. Murphy explains that the conscious mind chooses thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, while the subconscious mind accepts repeated impressions and influences behavior, habits, and emotional responses. According to his view, consistently dwelling on positive, hopeful, and purposeful ideas gradually shapes one's outlook and actions in constructive ways.
A recurring theme is the importance of belief. Murphy suggests that deeply held beliefs often influence how people respond to opportunities and challenges. When individuals repeatedly expect failure or focus on fear, they may unintentionally limit their confidence and persistence. Conversely, cultivating optimism, trust, and positive expectation can encourage resilience, better decision-making, and greater willingness to pursue worthwhile goals......
At the heart of the book is the idea that the conscious mind and the subconscious mind work together. Murphy explains that the conscious mind chooses thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes, while the subconscious mind accepts repeated impressions and influences behavior, habits, and emotional responses. According to his view, consistently dwelling on positive, hopeful, and purposeful ideas gradually shapes one's outlook and actions in constructive ways.
A recurring theme is the importance of belief. Murphy suggests that deeply held beliefs often influence how people respond to opportunities and challenges. When individuals repeatedly expect failure or focus on fear, they may unintentionally limit their confidence and persistence. Conversely, cultivating optimism, trust, and positive expectation can encourage resilience, better decision-making, and greater willingness to pursue worthwhile goals......
May 13, 2017
Overall one of his best books, he breaks down thoughts and speaks on the Bible in a non spooky way. Highly cogent work!
June 26, 2019
Fantastic.... fan fan fan fan fan fan fantastic! So rich with information and examples. I look forward to reading more of his books.
August 19, 2019
Amazing
I really enjoyed this book because it helped me realize how powerful your mind can be, especially if you repetitive repeat something. This book will change your life.
I really enjoyed this book because it helped me realize how powerful your mind can be, especially if you repetitive repeat something. This book will change your life.
September 10, 2020
My favourite author.
I was again captivated by the book. I am thankful for finishing yet another book by Dr Murphy. On to the next......
I was again captivated by the book. I am thankful for finishing yet another book by Dr Murphy. On to the next......
April 11, 2021
Beautiful book I strongly recommend it
This is the seventh book I read from this author and I'll definitely read more. It is so relevant to the current state of the world.
This is the seventh book I read from this author and I'll definitely read more. It is so relevant to the current state of the world.
March 27, 2022
Joseph Murphy books are always been motivational
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July 8, 2024
It was hard to get through with all the bible references. I’m not religious and have a hard time with bible stuff thrown in my face like that.
February 17, 2025
Excellent book
Brilliant book. The content was so informative I learnt a great deal. I would recommend it to family and friends. I liked the whole book.
Brilliant book. The content was so informative I learnt a great deal. I would recommend it to family and friends. I liked the whole book.
August 29, 2023
Wisdom
This book is amazing. Dr. Joseph Murphy explains things so clearly. I reviewed and learned a lot. I keep with me the wonderful feeling of knowing, of not being ignorant of the truth.
I highly recommend it to anyone who wants freedom.
This book is amazing. Dr. Joseph Murphy explains things so clearly. I reviewed and learned a lot. I keep with me the wonderful feeling of knowing, of not being ignorant of the truth.
I highly recommend it to anyone who wants freedom.
August 29, 2009
powerful affirmations and consciousness opening prayers
December 8, 2014
Dr. Murphy is one of my favorite authors! This book has some pretty cool prayers in the last chapter for married folks. Thank you!
May 24, 2020
Great Read
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Everything was very easy to comprehend and made a lot of sense. Thank you Dr. Joseph Murphy
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. Everything was very easy to comprehend and made a lot of sense. Thank you Dr. Joseph Murphy
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