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KEY TO YOURSELF: Opening the Door to a Joyful Life From Within
Key to Yourself will take you into a new world of accomplishment, prosperity, friends and pleasure. It will give you a golden return if you will study it correctly and steadily. The inestimable value of psychology cannot be comprehended by a mere reading or superficial knowledge, - its true worth can only be ascertained by study, concentration and practice, and in all fairness to the writer and yourself, you are requested to follow the methods set forth herein faithfully. If you will do this, you will find that psychology will do for you what it has done for others, that it will actually produce the mental, physical, and material results for which you have so long been seeking.
149 pages, Paperback
First published June 1, 1970
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September 18, 2012Everyone should read this book. The content of Dr. Venice Bloodworth's teaching reflect both the findings of modern psychology and the principles taught hundreds of years ago by Jesus of Nazareth. She referred to the subject matter of her teachings and writings as Spiritual Psychology, and said that her goal was to help humanity by explaining to people that they can THINK themselves into actually being well, happy, prosperous and beautiful. This book will give you a golden return if you study it correctly and steadily.
October 20, 2014
I had never heard of Dr. Bloodworth until having stumbled upon, or perhaps I was led to?, “Key to Yourself” and after recently having read several less than stellar books in this genre, I was very pleasantly surprised with “Key to Yourself.” Although her name may not be as recognized as Ernest Holmes, Joseph Murphy , or Neville Goddard, Dr. Venice J. Bloodworth has produced a very readable and empowering book.
From what I can ascertain, “Key to Yourself” was originally published in 1952, toward the end of Venice Bloodworth’s life (she died in 1956), yet it does not contain a great deal of antiquated language or examples; furthermore, the message that she shares is as pertinent today as it was 60+ years ago-it is timeless. In essence, the author advocates that our true power, the power to create and attract into our lives that which we desire, is in the mind – in our thoughts. In Venice’s own words, the process takes place in “The workshop of the mind.”
If humans do create their existence in this “workshop of the mind” then, “The greatest power man has on earth is the power to think” and unfortunately it can also be stated that, “All people think, the tragedy of life is that so few of us think creatively or constructively; so few recognize the fact that thought is a creative force”, and this latter belief is precisely what this book is intended to overcome.
By understanding that, regardless of what we wish to create, the process first commences with a thought, then it develops in our imagination and, as we visualize and focus on an outcome, the results are THEN manifested in the physical world. It is not an ego based system where we alone create everything, rather it is a system where we plant a seed in the conscious mind and as it is nurtured in the subconscious mind it connects with the true source of power, the Universal Mind. “Thought is the connecting link between us and the Universal Mind, and considering this marvelous fact, we arrive at the conclusion that we ourselves are channels through which the Universal Mind pours itself into expression, and that thoughts are causes and conditions are effects.”
Of course, in order to reinforce the connection with the Universal Mind (or whatever you wish to label it as) Venice goes on to advocate the power and necessity of focusing on what we want rather than what currently “is” and she reminds us that, “The visible material things have no originating power within them. Everything we see is a result of an idea; and we must realize this truth before we can rise above and free ourselves from any condition.”
To that end, it is also important that we do not let the naysayers and cynics of the world deter us from what we wish to accomplish, for indeed, “The explorers, prophets and empire builders have all been men who dared to come out of the ruts, think new thoughts, and find new trails. Shake off the old worn-out prejudice, ignorance and superstitions.”
Thinking in this manner, Dr. Bloodworth herself was able to discard her eye glasses as she changed her beliefs about her failing eyesight and she used this “Spiritual Psychology” in her humanitarian work to empower people from all walks of life - from prison inmates to school children. By showing people that we can think ourselves into being happier, more prosperous and healthier, Venice Bloodworth has given people one more key to unlocking the power within.
From what I can ascertain, “Key to Yourself” was originally published in 1952, toward the end of Venice Bloodworth’s life (she died in 1956), yet it does not contain a great deal of antiquated language or examples; furthermore, the message that she shares is as pertinent today as it was 60+ years ago-it is timeless. In essence, the author advocates that our true power, the power to create and attract into our lives that which we desire, is in the mind – in our thoughts. In Venice’s own words, the process takes place in “The workshop of the mind.”
If humans do create their existence in this “workshop of the mind” then, “The greatest power man has on earth is the power to think” and unfortunately it can also be stated that, “All people think, the tragedy of life is that so few of us think creatively or constructively; so few recognize the fact that thought is a creative force”, and this latter belief is precisely what this book is intended to overcome.
By understanding that, regardless of what we wish to create, the process first commences with a thought, then it develops in our imagination and, as we visualize and focus on an outcome, the results are THEN manifested in the physical world. It is not an ego based system where we alone create everything, rather it is a system where we plant a seed in the conscious mind and as it is nurtured in the subconscious mind it connects with the true source of power, the Universal Mind. “Thought is the connecting link between us and the Universal Mind, and considering this marvelous fact, we arrive at the conclusion that we ourselves are channels through which the Universal Mind pours itself into expression, and that thoughts are causes and conditions are effects.”
Of course, in order to reinforce the connection with the Universal Mind (or whatever you wish to label it as) Venice goes on to advocate the power and necessity of focusing on what we want rather than what currently “is” and she reminds us that, “The visible material things have no originating power within them. Everything we see is a result of an idea; and we must realize this truth before we can rise above and free ourselves from any condition.”
To that end, it is also important that we do not let the naysayers and cynics of the world deter us from what we wish to accomplish, for indeed, “The explorers, prophets and empire builders have all been men who dared to come out of the ruts, think new thoughts, and find new trails. Shake off the old worn-out prejudice, ignorance and superstitions.”
Thinking in this manner, Dr. Bloodworth herself was able to discard her eye glasses as she changed her beliefs about her failing eyesight and she used this “Spiritual Psychology” in her humanitarian work to empower people from all walks of life - from prison inmates to school children. By showing people that we can think ourselves into being happier, more prosperous and healthier, Venice Bloodworth has given people one more key to unlocking the power within.
September 12, 2013
I read this book as a library borrow about 9 years ago. Since then I have bought three copies because I keep giving them away. This book changed my life and was the start of the life journey I am on still. My gratitude to the author and encouragement to all who wish to read this book. You will benefit on every level.
January 11, 2008
The only thing I learned from experience that this book seemed to lack was the emphasis on how crucially important FEELINGS are in the process of manifestation. That's the one thing The Secret had over this one. It really emphasized the importance of feelings.
February 20, 2008
Bloodworth was so a head of her time, a 1950's woman with a personal understanding of what thoughts can do to our bodies and how to find the true essence of who we are. This book is a simple read with so much depth.
January 23, 2016
Extremely powerful, although I started to get the idea that the author was saying the same thing over and over again in many different ways, I think because the basic idea is so simple, but I think simple is good..
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April 29, 2011This is one of the books recommended in You've Got to Read This Book. I've just started. It is much like The Secret (although written back in the 1950's) but has more substance, I think.
January 20, 2015
Awesome spiritual discovery. Shaped a lot of who I am today. One of the mandatory ones, IMO.
March 28, 2021
Best book of 2019. Hands down.
April 7, 2019
This book and the Wayne Dyer one are very similar.
I like how she kind of kept religion out of it more.
Was easy to read and comprehend.
I like how she kind of kept religion out of it more.
Was easy to read and comprehend.
November 5, 2023
Extremely educational in the realms of life mentally emotionally and physically- take the Christian propaganda with a grain of salt and insert one’s OWN beliefs and you’ll be good to go.
November 19, 2023
This book wasn't my favorite, I'm no religious man. I read it because my mom gave it to me haha.
October 20, 2017
I’ve read many books on thinking positively but this book explained it in such a way that all the others never quite managed. From this book I realized not only the power of my conscious thoughts, but that of my subconscious thoughts, and those are the ones that matter the most. Although I’m now generally a positive thinker, this book has had me forming habits whose results I’m seeing. It’s basically helped do a somewhat reprogramming of my mind. I don’t even know how to properly explain it, it might be best to just read the book and decide for yourself.
October 27, 2008
This book is an awesome read for those who are into personal growth. You can get it with a meditation CD in the back of the book too. I have read it several times, and each time I get something new from it.
January 25, 2010
The only thing that doesn't make this book a five star is when she says that evil isn't real. Everything else was amazing and very helpful.
October 17, 2011
Not worth the read.
January 11, 2014
Law of attraction in zenith form.
June 23, 2014
a bit hard to read, bad editing and old but still very worthwhile
great info but one of those books you need to study
great info but one of those books you need to study
June 7, 2015
Awesome. Buy it.
January 31, 2013
Definitely a no-nonsense book that gently guides you towards your best self.
November 20, 2016
A typical Unity, Law of Attraction book.
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