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The Game of Life & How to Play It; Your Word is Your Wand; the Secret Door to Success
This edition contain the trilogy of the most important books by Florence Scovell,
THE GAME OF LIFE AND HOW TO PLAY IT,
YOUR WORD IS YOUR WAND &
THE SECRET DOOR TO SUCCESS
It has been annotated with an article on the principles and history of New Thought, to provide historical context to the writings of the author. On the first book, she tells us:
"Most people consider life a battle, but it is not a battle, it is a game.
It is a game, however, which cannot be played successfully without the knowledge of spiritual law, and the Old and the New Testaments give the rules of the game with wonderful clearness. Jesus Christ taught that it was a great game of Giving and Receiving.
"Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." This means that whatever man sends out in word or deed, will return to him; what he gives, he will receive.
If he gives hate, he will receive hate; if he gives love, he will receive love; if he gives criticism, he will receive criticism; if he lies he will be lied to; if he cheats he will be cheated. We are taught also, that the imaging faculty plays a leading part in the game of life. "
THE GAME OF LIFE AND HOW TO PLAY IT,
YOUR WORD IS YOUR WAND &
THE SECRET DOOR TO SUCCESS
It has been annotated with an article on the principles and history of New Thought, to provide historical context to the writings of the author. On the first book, she tells us:
"Most people consider life a battle, but it is not a battle, it is a game.
It is a game, however, which cannot be played successfully without the knowledge of spiritual law, and the Old and the New Testaments give the rules of the game with wonderful clearness. Jesus Christ taught that it was a great game of Giving and Receiving.
"Whatsoever a man soweth that shall he also reap." This means that whatever man sends out in word or deed, will return to him; what he gives, he will receive.
If he gives hate, he will receive hate; if he gives love, he will receive love; if he gives criticism, he will receive criticism; if he lies he will be lied to; if he cheats he will be cheated. We are taught also, that the imaging faculty plays a leading part in the game of life. "
- GenresSpirituality
217 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 15, 2011
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About the author
Florence Scovel Shinn
561 books704 followersFlorence Scovel Shinn (September 24, 1871, Camden, New Jersey – October 17, 1940) was an American artist and book illustrator who became a New Thought spiritual teacher and metaphysical writer in her middle years. In New Thought circles, she is best known for her first book, The Game of Life and How to Play It (1925).
Her books "Your Word Is Your Wand" and "The Game of Life and How To Play It" were released as audiobooks in 2014 and 2015 respectively and were narrated by actress Hillary Hawkins.
Shinn is considered part of the New Thought movement, as her writings follow in the tradition of Phineas Quimby (1802–1866), Emma Curtis Hopkins (1849–1925), and both Charles Fillmore (1854–1948) and Myrtle Fillmore (1845–1931), co-founders of the Unity Church.
Motivational author Louise Hay acknowledges her as an early influence.
Her books "Your Word Is Your Wand" and "The Game of Life and How To Play It" were released as audiobooks in 2014 and 2015 respectively and were narrated by actress Hillary Hawkins.
Shinn is considered part of the New Thought movement, as her writings follow in the tradition of Phineas Quimby (1802–1866), Emma Curtis Hopkins (1849–1925), and both Charles Fillmore (1854–1948) and Myrtle Fillmore (1845–1931), co-founders of the Unity Church.
Motivational author Louise Hay acknowledges her as an early influence.
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May 19, 2009
Excellent works, for those who are spiritually minded seekers.
September 10, 2014
Another book of wisdom and spirituality that someone recommended to me and it unlocked more doors in my mind! Not for everyone, but it's for everyone!
August 1, 2023
Great book. Opened my eyes to a lot and strengthened my faith. ❤️
February 12, 2024
Elegant metaphysics for the simpleminded…like me.
Grateful to have found this writer.
Grateful to have found this writer.
July 14, 2015
This series of books changed my life for the better. I view my thoughts and experiences in a completely new way now!
September 22, 2017
Awesome! Each book is so wise and so positively motivating! I have read each a few times in life and I always find comfort in these books.
December 9, 2020
Exceptional.
February 1, 2023
Classic. Simple. Motivating.
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