Secrets of the Mind: Ralph Waldo Emerson's Keys to Expansive Mental Powers

by Sam Torode

Keys to Greater Insight, Inspiration, and AchievementTo “transcend” means to go beyond. What if you could transcend your individual limitations, link with the minds of others—even the mind of the universe itself—and access greater knowledge, wisdom, and creativity?You can.Secrets of the Mind reveals Ralph Waldo Emerson’s keys for accessing the expansive powers of the “one mind.” The sequel to Living from the Soul, this book rephrases and remixes Emerson’s writings on the principles and powers of thought. It concludes with practical advice on work, money, and success.Transcendentalism is not a relic of interest only to academics. As Sam Torode writes in the foreword, “Emerson’s philosophy has the power to change the way you view the world and your place in it. It might even change your life.”Here are some of the ideas explored in this There is one mind common to all humanity.The ancestor of every act is a thought.Your own mind is your greatest teacher.Thoughts become things.As children of the universe, we are all born creators.We each possess hidden gifts waiting to be expressed.Inspiration is the fuel of constructive thought and action.Wealth is mental and moral.Successful people follow the law of cause and effect.Power is magnified by concentration.

Genres: Nonfiction, Mental Health, Philosophy

112 pages, Kindle Edition

First published June 22, 2020

About the author

Author of the bestselling humorous novel “The Dirty Parts of the Bible”—now a graphic novel—and paraphrase editions of classic wisdom books from philosophers like Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius, and Ralph Waldo Emerson. Host of the “Living from the Soul” podcast, available on all platforms.

Please visit www.samtorode.com.

Reviews

[Francis X DuFour · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great reinterpretation of Emerson

Having been a fan of Emerson my entire life, even I admit that I’ve at times had difficulty following his writing. This little book does a great job at distilling his beliefs down to a concise and easy to understand format. Highly recommended!

[Mark Crawford · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

I had heard of Emerson before never read any of his work. After reading this I am excited to read more.

[Rick Overholt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thoughts assembled in good order.

An outline of Emerson’s most powerful concepts and ideas, grouped together making them flow from one subset of thought to another. A great way to read and understand his philosophies.