Foreword

THIS little volume (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much-written-upon subject of the power of thought. It is suggestive rather than explanatory, its object being to stimulate men and women to the discovery and perception of the truth that—

This short book grew out of reflection and experience. It is not meant to cover every aspect of the much-discussed power of thought. It offers suggestions rather than explanations. Its purpose is to encourage men and women to discover and recognize the truth that:

"They themselves are makers of themselves."

"They shape who they are."

by virtue of the thoughts, which they choose and encourage; that mind is the master-weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance, and that, as they may have hitherto woven in ignorance and pain they may now weave in enlightenment and happiness.

through the thoughts they choose and nurture. The mind is the master weaver of both the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance. Just as they may have woven in ignorance and pain until now, they may now weave with understanding and happiness.