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The Mental Equivalent: The Secret Of Demonstration
The Mental The Secret Of Demonstration is a self-help book written by Emmet Fox. The book explores the concept of ""mental equivalents"" and how they can be used to manifest one's desires. According to Fox, a mental equivalent is a mental image or idea that represents what one wants to achieve in life. By focusing on this mental equivalent and aligning one's thoughts and actions with it, one can attract the desired outcome into their life.Throughout the book, Fox provides practical advice on how to create and maintain a mental equivalent, including techniques such as visualization, affirmations, and positive thinking. He also discusses the importance of faith, persistence, and gratitude in the manifestation process.The Mental The Secret Of Demonstration is a timeless classic in the field of self-help and personal development, and has been praised for its clear and concise writing style, as well as its practical and actionable advice. It is a must-read for anyone looking to improve their mindset and manifest their dreams into reality.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
48 pages, Paperback
First published March 3, 2006
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Emmet Fox
211 books205 followersEmmet Fox was a New Thought spiritual leader of the early 20th century, famous for his large Divine Science church services held in New York City during the Depression.
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March 29, 2016I've been reading the works of Emmet Fox greedily. I would give anything by him five stars because his work is god-inspired...so good and so beautiful! I am grateful that God has developed me to the point of being mentally ready for and receptive to these awesome writings. This is a book filled with bare essential and unadulterated truth and power. Thank God! Read it :) Thank you.
October 27, 2022
2022-10-26:
Mental equivalent. Emmet Fox wrote this (speech, sermon) short and sweet, remarkable really.
The principle is to build a mental equivalent of what you want in your life. Classic.
Quotes:
“About 20 years ago I coined the phrase “mental equivalent”. And now I want to say that for anything that you want in your life - a healthy body, a satisfactory vocation, friends, opportunities and above all the understanding of God - you must furnish a mental equivalent. Supply yourself with a mental equivalent, and the thing must come to you. Without a mental equivalent it cannot come.”
“Think of the conditions you want to produce.
If you want to be healthy, happy, prosperous, doing a constructive work, having a continuous understanding of God, you do not picture it necessarily, but you think it, feel it, and get interested in it.”
“The door of the soul opens inward.”
“So make your thoughts as clear and definite as possible”
“I want a strong, healthy body”
Emmet Fox (1886-1951) was one of the most popular and influential spiritual leaders of the 20 th century and the author of many books, including “the sermon on the mount” and the “Ten Commandments”.
Mental equivalent. Emmet Fox wrote this (speech, sermon) short and sweet, remarkable really.
The principle is to build a mental equivalent of what you want in your life. Classic.
Quotes:
“About 20 years ago I coined the phrase “mental equivalent”. And now I want to say that for anything that you want in your life - a healthy body, a satisfactory vocation, friends, opportunities and above all the understanding of God - you must furnish a mental equivalent. Supply yourself with a mental equivalent, and the thing must come to you. Without a mental equivalent it cannot come.”
“Think of the conditions you want to produce.
If you want to be healthy, happy, prosperous, doing a constructive work, having a continuous understanding of God, you do not picture it necessarily, but you think it, feel it, and get interested in it.”
“The door of the soul opens inward.”
“So make your thoughts as clear and definite as possible”
“I want a strong, healthy body”
Emmet Fox (1886-1951) was one of the most popular and influential spiritual leaders of the 20 th century and the author of many books, including “the sermon on the mount” and the “Ten Commandments”.
August 25, 2024
On New Thought, Science of Mind, easily and well explained better than somewhere else
June 11, 2023
Una expresión de la idea del autor sobre la capacidad de la mente para crear desde el pensamiento y la emoción. Para poder llevar el anhelo del corazón a la expresión externa de una vida plena.
August 14, 2017
Emmet Fox was remarkable. His works are a real blessing.
In particular, this one came to me at the right time and the right place. I found the mental equivalent during my hospital stay and the mental equivalent was exactly what I was in need of as a tool to help aid me in my healing. Remarkable.
In particular, this one came to me at the right time and the right place. I found the mental equivalent during my hospital stay and the mental equivalent was exactly what I was in need of as a tool to help aid me in my healing. Remarkable.
August 1, 2013
good - not as good as the others I read, but I liked it
different format, too, because this book is actually a sermon or series of sermons - not really a book
different format, too, because this book is actually a sermon or series of sermons - not really a book
August 17, 2024
short and sweet.
if i consider the "mental equivalent" to somehow be a representative a personal values in behaviour or just in thought processes, it actually makes logical sense (except for the part about influencing health, where only self-generated issues would make logical sense to be affected...but, yes, you can make yourself move sensitive to your environment through self-suggestion, and become a victim of, for example, your stress hormones, the rheumatism example from the book could work here).
what i did not like was the idea that you should ignore the negatives, it was not clear, but i think it did not mean ignore the negatives in "The Secret" style (blind manifestation no matter what), but try to change your mind about how they affect you, while also trying to fix any potential real issues.
like this, the speech can work, logically, even if you remove the religious elements (specific religious details, like what the soul is, or the Trinity, etc, in case those would make you feel a bit uncomfortable).
i really liked the behavioural therapy aspect of it.
...if this was meant as a manifestation manifesto though, i would not be able to support it. it's not a thing i, personally, choose to like.
if i consider the "mental equivalent" to somehow be a representative a personal values in behaviour or just in thought processes, it actually makes logical sense (except for the part about influencing health, where only self-generated issues would make logical sense to be affected...but, yes, you can make yourself move sensitive to your environment through self-suggestion, and become a victim of, for example, your stress hormones, the rheumatism example from the book could work here).
what i did not like was the idea that you should ignore the negatives, it was not clear, but i think it did not mean ignore the negatives in "The Secret" style (blind manifestation no matter what), but try to change your mind about how they affect you, while also trying to fix any potential real issues.
like this, the speech can work, logically, even if you remove the religious elements (specific religious details, like what the soul is, or the Trinity, etc, in case those would make you feel a bit uncomfortable).
i really liked the behavioural therapy aspect of it.
...if this was meant as a manifestation manifesto though, i would not be able to support it. it's not a thing i, personally, choose to like.
April 14, 2020
Great little book. Nothing new if you are familiar with new thought, but seems to cut through the BS hocus locus. This seems to be more in line with As a Man Thinketh than the Secret. As an example he says you can’t expel something from your mind using negative thought patterns e.g. if I tell you not to think of something you can’t help but think of it....instead if you simply replace that thought with a different one, you have changed the equation. What it boils down to is this-think that you feel healthy instead of thinking that you don’t feel bad anymore...big difference. Always reinforce the good and think of it often
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March 28, 2024I chose not to rate the book because of the racism in the very beginning. There’s a bit about a “colored” shoeshine “boy” who loved shining shoes so much that when he was paid his quarter, he wasn’t really being paid because he loved his “job”.
Aside from that, the rest of the book discussed the importance of positive visualization when attempting to manifest or co-create whatever it is you wish to manifest or co-create.
“Relax mentally, move away from your problems spiritually” and “the door to the soul opens inward” were two decent quotes I pulled away.
The overall message isn’t as sullied by the overt racism in the beginning, by the books end.
Aside from that, the rest of the book discussed the importance of positive visualization when attempting to manifest or co-create whatever it is you wish to manifest or co-create.
“Relax mentally, move away from your problems spiritually” and “the door to the soul opens inward” were two decent quotes I pulled away.
The overall message isn’t as sullied by the overt racism in the beginning, by the books end.
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April 10, 2020
A dated but still very relevant spiritual message
Emmet Fox presents a very easy to read, albeit with somewhat dated language, explanation of mental equivalents. More importantly, he explains very simply how to change your thinking and keep it changed thereby bringing your mental equivalentsinto existence in your life.
Emmet Fox presents a very easy to read, albeit with somewhat dated language, explanation of mental equivalents. More importantly, he explains very simply how to change your thinking and keep it changed thereby bringing your mental equivalentsinto existence in your life.
June 23, 2018
Made for changing one's thoughts
I would recommend this book for anyone stuck in how to unlock the closed door of there minds to release mental blocks that restrain them from progress in any life event
I would recommend this book for anyone stuck in how to unlock the closed door of there minds to release mental blocks that restrain them from progress in any life event
April 15, 2020
The answer to being/having who/what you want
In just 30 minutes the author explains what the many motivational and inspirational teachers all say in various ways. Phenomenally written. Clear. Easy to read.
In just 30 minutes the author explains what the many motivational and inspirational teachers all say in various ways. Phenomenally written. Clear. Easy to read.
May 3, 2020
Read this book to guide you out of any difficulty
The Mental Equivalent is an in depth discussion of The Golden Key (also by Emmett Fox) principle, & an expansion of the phrase, "change your thinking, change your life."
The Mental Equivalent is an in depth discussion of The Golden Key (also by Emmett Fox) principle, & an expansion of the phrase, "change your thinking, change your life."
July 4, 2020
Another classic on metaphysics in term of prosperity. The premise of this short book is that we live in mental world. Keep changing how you see your problem or what you want, and you would see wonder. Another new age belief
April 27, 2022
Easy to Read and Understand
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to change how they think. We hear that change is an inside job. This book explains why that is AND how to make that change happen. Very happy I added this book to my collection.
I would recommend this book to anyone looking to change how they think. We hear that change is an inside job. This book explains why that is AND how to make that change happen. Very happy I added this book to my collection.
February 11, 2023
Short but very insightful
This book may not be as long as others however it's still a great book worth reading. Another book that's recommended which introduced me to Emmett Fox is The Golden Key. Both books are worth the time reading
This book may not be as long as others however it's still a great book worth reading. Another book that's recommended which introduced me to Emmett Fox is The Golden Key. Both books are worth the time reading
May 30, 2023
The truth will set you free!
The book is very interesting. It's well written. Easy to understand. I could hear the author speaking. I can't wait to practice this new way of approaching my life.
The book is very interesting. It's well written. Easy to understand. I could hear the author speaking. I can't wait to practice this new way of approaching my life.
December 29, 2017
I like how short this book is - but it's all about God and metaphysics which I totally abhor. Not necessary to read to attain your wealth goals.
January 7, 2018
Powerful & Instructive
This little book teaches you techniques to use to create the life you desire. You are in the driver's seat.
This little book teaches you techniques to use to create the life you desire. You are in the driver's seat.
May 10, 2020
Wise teaching but got to be repetitive. And some parts a bit esoteric
July 13, 2021
An interesting read even though it is a bit outdated.
May 27, 2023
Short, concise and simple. Pith instructions on how to change anything in your world.
November 27, 2023
Brief and powerful
The most essential idea at the heart of Fox's teachings, laid out with stunning clarity. Essential for serious students of the Science of Mind movement.
The most essential idea at the heart of Fox's teachings, laid out with stunning clarity. Essential for serious students of the Science of Mind movement.
January 24, 2026
inspirational
Emmet Fox is a timeless writer, expressing great spiritual truths in a clear concise way that makes them practically applicable.
Emmet Fox is a timeless writer, expressing great spiritual truths in a clear concise way that makes them practically applicable.
February 18, 2026
La puerta del alma se abre hacia adentro
June 6, 2023
“Quien actúa puede equivocarse, pero quien no actúa ya se ha equivocado. ”
September 27, 2025
From Hazel v simple
October 31, 2019
This book is an essay on the phrase "As within, so without". It touches the idea that we are living in a mental world, not a material world; What we think affects the outside world. The book encourages us to think positively, in terms of good health, good life, understanding God and keep that thought changed positively permanently.
My favorite chapter is chapter 4. The metaphor is spot on. We are all living in some kinds of prison, but the prison has no lock. The lock is our negative thoughts, limiting belief. We can actually break free anytime we want.
While the book has no concrete plans on how to change your life, its words are impactful and forces you to reflect on your own thoughts. Starting by changing our thought - our mental equivalent. "As within, so without"
Read it on: http://www.metaphysicspirit.com/books...
My favorite chapter is chapter 4. The metaphor is spot on. We are all living in some kinds of prison, but the prison has no lock. The lock is our negative thoughts, limiting belief. We can actually break free anytime we want.
While the book has no concrete plans on how to change your life, its words are impactful and forces you to reflect on your own thoughts. Starting by changing our thought - our mental equivalent. "As within, so without"
Read it on: http://www.metaphysicspirit.com/books...
October 24, 2015
I thought it was fantastic. Straight to the point. No messing around. It wasn't full of testimonials to prove what the author is saying works - it just got down to business.
February 5, 2016
A very short book with big ideas on life and how to live it better.
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