Preface

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This volume is the second of a series, the first of which is "THE SCIENCE OF GETTING RICH." As that book is intended solely for those who want money, so this is for those who want health, and who want a practical guide and handbook, not a philosophical treatise. It is an instructor in the use of the universal Principle of Life, and my effort has been to explain the way in so plain and simple a fashion that the reader, though he may have given no previous study to New Thought or metaphysics, may readily follow it to perfect health. While retaining all essentials, I have carefully eliminated all non-essentials; I have used no technical, abstruse, or difficult language, and have kept the one point in view at all times.

This is the second volume in a series. The first is "THE SCIENCE OF GETTING RICH." That book is intended solely for people who want money. This one is for people who want health and a practical guide and handbook, not a philosophical treatise. It teaches readers how to use the universal Principle of Life. I have tried to explain the way plainly and simply. Even readers who have never studied New Thought or metaphysics may readily follow it to perfect health. I have kept everything essential and carefully removed everything nonessential. I have avoided technical, obscure, or difficult language and kept this one goal in view throughout.

As its title asserts, the book deals with science, not speculation. The monistic theory of the universe—the theory that matter, mind, consciousness, and life are all manifestations of one Substance—is now accepted by most thinkers; and if you accept this theory, you cannot deny the logical conclusions you will find herein. Best of all, the methods of thought and action prescribed have been tested by the author in his own case, and in the case of hundreds of others during twelve years of practice, with continuous and unfailing success. I can say of the Science of Being Well that it works; and that wherever its laws are complied with, it can no more fail to work than the science of geometry can fail to work. If the tissues of your body have not been so destroyed that continued life is impossible, you can get well; and if you will think and act in a Certain Way, you will get well.

As its title states, this book deals with science, not speculation. Most thinkers now accept the monistic theory of the universe. This theory holds that matter, mind, consciousness, and life are all manifestations of one Substance. If you accept this theory, you cannot deny the logical conclusions you will find here. Best of all, I have tested the prescribed methods of thought and action on myself and hundreds of others. During twelve years of practice, they have succeeded continuously and without fail. I can say that the Science of Being Well works. Wherever its laws are followed, it can no more fail than the science of geometry can. If your body’s tissues have not been so badly damaged that continued life is impossible, you can get well. And if you think and act in a Certain Way, you will get well.

If the reader wishes to fully understand the monistic theory of the cosmos, he is recommended to read Hegel and Emerson; to read also "The Eternal News," a pamphlet by J. J. Brown, 300 Cathcart Road, Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland. Some enlightenment may also be found in a series of articles by the author, which were published in The Nautilus, Holyoke, Mass., during the year 1909, under the title, "What Is Truth?"

If you want to fully understand the monistic theory of the cosmos, read Hegel and Emerson. Also read "The Eternal News," a pamphlet by J. J. Brown, 300 Cathcart Road, Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland. You may also find some insight in a series of articles by the author. They were published in The Nautilus, Holyoke, Mass., in 1909, under the title "What Is Truth?"

Those who wish more detailed information as to the performance of the voluntary functions—eating, drinking, breathing, and sleeping—may read "New Science of Living and Healing," "Letters to a Woman's Husband," and "The Constructive Use of Foods," booklets by W. D. Wattles, which may be obtained from the publishers of this book. I would also recommend the writings of Horace Fletcher, and of Edward Hooker Dewey. Read all these, if you like, as a sort of buttress to your faith; but let me warn you against making the mistake of studying many conflicting theories, and practicing, at the same time, parts of several different "systems"; for if you get well, it must be by giving your WHOLE MIND to the right way of thinking and living. Remember that the SCIENCE OF BEING WELL claims to be a complete and sufficient guide in every particular. Concentrate upon the way of thinking and acting it prescribes, and follow it in every detail, and you will get well; or if you are already well, you will remain so. Trusting that you will go on until the priceless blessing of perfect health is yours, I remain,

For more detailed information about the voluntary functions of eating, drinking, breathing, and sleeping, you may read three booklets by W. D. Wattles. They are "New Science of Living and Healing," "Letters to a Woman's Husband," and "The Constructive Use of Foods." You can obtain them from the publishers of this book. I also recommend the writings of Horace Fletcher and Edward Hooker Dewey. Read all these, if you like, to strengthen your faith. But I warn you against studying many conflicting theories while practicing parts of several different "systems" at the same time. To get well, you must give your WHOLE MIND to the right way of thinking and living. Remember that the SCIENCE OF BEING WELL claims to be a complete and sufficient guide in every detail. Concentrate on the way of thinking and acting it prescribes. Follow it in every detail, and you will get well. Or, if you are already well, you will remain so. Trusting that you will continue until the priceless blessing of perfect health is yours, I remain,

Very truly yours,

Sincerely yours,

Wallace D. Wattles.