How to Become Immune to Attracting Harmful Thoughts

The first thing to do is to begin to “cut out” Fear and Worry. Fearthought is the cause of much unhappiness and many failures. You have been told this thing over and over again, but it will bear repeating. Fear is a habit of mind which has been fastened upon us by negative race-thought, but from which we may free ourselves by individual effort and perseverance.

The first thing to do is to “cut out” Fear and Worry. Fearthought causes much unhappiness and many failures. You have been told this over and over again, but it is worth repeating. Fear is a habit of mind imposed on us by negative race-thought. But we can free ourselves from it through individual effort and perseverance.

Strong expectancy is a powerful magnet. He of the strong, confident desire attracts to him the things best calculated to aid him—persons, things, circumstances, surroundings; if he desires them hopefully, trustfully, confidently, calmly. And, equally true, he who Fears a thing generally manages to start into operation forces which will cause the thing he feared to come upon him. Don’t you see, the man who Fears really expects the feared thing, and in the eyes of the Law it is the same as if he really had wished for or desired it? The Law is operative in both cases—the principle is the same.

Strong expectation is a powerful magnet. A person with a strong, confident desire attracts whatever is best suited to help him: people, things, circumstances, and surroundings. He attracts them if he desires them hopefully, trustfully, confidently, and calmly. It is equally true that a person who fears something generally sets forces in motion that bring it upon him. Don’t you see? A man who fears something really expects it to happen. In the eyes of the Law, that is the same as if he had wished for or desired it. The Law operates in both cases. The principle is the same.

The best way to overcome the habit of Fear is to assume the mental attitude of Courage, just as the best way to get rid of darkness is to let in the light. It is a waste of time to fight a negative thought-habit by recognizing its force and trying to deny it out of existence by mighty efforts. The best, surest, easiest and quickest method is to assume the existence of the positive thought desired in its place; and by constantly dwelling upon the positive thought, manifest it into objective reality.

The best way to overcome the habit of fear is to adopt an attitude of courage, just as letting in light is the best way to get rid of darkness. It is a waste of time to fight a negative thought habit by acknowledging its power and trying hard to deny it out of existence. The best, surest, easiest, and quickest method is to assume that the positive thought you want instead already exists. By constantly dwelling on that positive thought, you bring it into reality.

Therefore, instead of repeating, “I’m not afraid,” say boldly, “I am full of Courage,” “I am Courageous.” You must assert, “There’s nothing to fear,” which, although in the nature of a denial, simply denies the reality of the object causing fear rather than admitting the fear itself and then denying it.

So, instead of repeating, “I’m not afraid,” say boldly, “I am full of courage,” “I am courageous.” You must assert, “There’s nothing to fear.” Although this is a denial, it simply denies the reality of whatever causes fear. It does not admit that you are afraid and then deny the fear itself.

To overcome Fear, one should hold firmly to the mental attitude of Courage. He should think Courage, say Courage, act Courage. He should keep the mental picture of Courage before him all the time, until it becomes his normal mental attitude. Hold the ideal firmly before you and you will gradually grow to its attainment—the ideal will become manifest.

To overcome fear, hold firmly to an attitude of courage. Think courage, say courage, and act with courage. Keep a mental picture of courage before you at all times, until courage becomes your normal attitude. Hold that ideal firmly in mind, and you will gradually grow toward it. The ideal will become real.

Let the word “Courage” sink deeply into your mind, and then hold it firmly there until the mind fastens it in place. Think of yourself as being Courageous—see yourself as acting with Courage in trying situations. Realize that there is nothing to Fear—that Worry and Fear never helped anyone, and never will. Realize that Fear paralyzes effort, and that Courage promotes activity.

Let the word “Courage” sink deep into your mind. Then hold it there firmly until your mind fixes it in place. Think of yourself as courageous. Picture yourself acting with courage in difficult situations. Realize that there is nothing to fear. Worry and fear have never helped anyone, and they never will. Realize that fear paralyzes effort, while courage encourages action.

The confident, fearless, expectant, “I Can and I Will” man is a mighty magnet. He attracts to himself just what is needed for his success. Things seem to come his way, and people say he is “lucky.” Nonsense! “Luck” has nothing to do with it. It’s all in the Mental Attitude. And the Mental Attitude of the “I Can’t” or the “I’m Afraid” man also determines his measure of success. There’s no mystery whatsoever about it. You have but to look about you to realize the truth of what I have said. Did you ever know a successful man who did not have the “I Can and I Will” thought strong within him? Why, he will walk all around the “I Can’t” man, who has perhaps even more ability. The first mental attitude brought to the surface latent qualities, as well as attracted help from outside; whilst the second mental attitude not only attracted “I Can’t” people and things, but also kept the man’s own powers from manifesting themselves. I have demonstrated the correctness of these views, and so have many others, and the number of people who know these things is growing every day.

The confident, fearless, expectant “I Can and I Will” man is a powerful magnet. He attracts exactly what he needs to succeed. Things seem to go his way, and people say he is “lucky.” Nonsense! “Luck” has nothing to do with it. It’s all about mental attitude. The mental attitude of the “I Can’t” or “I’m Afraid” man also determines how successful he is. There’s no mystery about it. Just look around you and you’ll see that what I’ve said is true. Have you ever known a successful man who did not have a strong “I Can and I Will” thought? He will easily outperform the “I Can’t” man, who may have even more ability. The first mental attitude brought out hidden qualities and attracted outside help. The second attitude attracted “I Can’t” people and things. It also kept the man’s own powers from showing themselves. I have proven these views correct, and so have many others. The number of people who know these things is growing every day.

Don’t waste your Thought-Force, but use it to advantage. Stop attracting to yourself failure, unhappiness, inharmony, sorrow—begin now and send out a current of bright, positive, happy thought. Let your prevailing thought be “I Can and I Will;” think “I Can and I Will;” dream “I Can and I Will;” say “I Can and I Will;” act “I Can and I Will.” Live on the “I Can and I Will” plane, and before you are aware of it, you will feel the new vibrations manifesting themselves in action; will see them bring results; will be conscious of the new point of view; will realize that your own is coming to you. You will feel better, act better, see better, BE better in every way, after you join the “I Can and I Will” brigade.

Don’t waste your Thought-Force. Use it to your advantage. Stop attracting failure, unhappiness, disharmony, and sorrow to yourself. Start sending out a current of bright, positive, happy thoughts now. Let your main thought be “I Can and I Will.” Think “I Can and I Will.” Dream “I Can and I Will.” Say “I Can and I Will.” Act with the spirit of “I Can and I Will.” Live on the “I Can and I Will” plane. Before you know it, you will feel the new vibrations showing themselves in your actions. You will see them bring results. You will become aware of your new point of view. You will realize that what is yours is coming to you. After you join the “I Can and I Will” brigade, you will feel better, act better, see better, and BE better in every way.

Fear is the parent of Worry, Hate, Jealousy, Malice, Anger, Discontent, Failure and all the rest. The man who rids himself of Fear will find that the rest of the brood have disappeared. The only way to be Free is to get rid of Fear. Tear it out by the roots. I regard the conquest of Fear as the first important step to be taken by those who wish to master the application of Thought Force. So long as Fear masters you, you are in no condition to make progress in the realm of Thought, and I must insist that you start to work at once to get rid of this obstruction. You CAN do it—if you only go about it in earnest. And when you have ridded yourself of the vile thing, life will seem entirely different to you—you will feel happier, freer, stronger, more positive, and will be more successful in every undertaking of Life.

Fear is the parent of worry, hate, jealousy, malice, anger, discontent, failure, and all the rest. The person who gets rid of fear will find that the rest of its offspring have disappeared. The only way to be free is to get rid of fear. Tear it out by the roots. I believe conquering fear is the first important step for anyone who wants to master the use of Thought Force. As long as fear controls you, you cannot make progress in the realm of thought. I must insist that you start working at once to remove this obstacle. You CAN do it, if you approach the task in earnest. And once you have rid yourself of this vile thing, life will seem entirely different. You will feel happier, freer, stronger, and more positive. You will also be more successful in everything you undertake in life.

Start in today, make up your mind that this intruder must GO—do not compromise matters with him, but insist upon an absolute surrender on his part. You will find the task difficult at first, but each time you oppose him he will grow weaker, and you will be stronger. Shut off his nourishment—starve him to death—he cannot live in a thought-atmosphere of Fearlessness. So, start to fill your mind with good, strong, Fearless thoughts—keep yourself busy thinking Fearlessness, and Fear will die of his own accord. Fearlessness is positive—Fear is negative, and you may be sure that the positive will prevail.

Start today. Make up your mind that this intruder must GO. Do not compromise with him. Insist that he surrender completely. At first, you will find the task difficult. But each time you oppose him, he will grow weaker, and you will grow stronger. Cut off his nourishment. Starve him to death. He cannot live in a mental atmosphere of Fearlessness. So start filling your mind with good, strong, Fearless thoughts. Keep yourself busy thinking Fearless thoughts, and Fear will die on his own. Fearlessness is positive. Fear is negative. You can be sure that the positive will prevail.

So long as Fear is around with his “but,” “if,” “suppose,” “I’m afraid,” “I can’t,” “what if,” and all the rest of his cowardly suggestions, you will not be able to use your Thought Force to the best advantage. Once get him out of the way, you will have clear sailing, and every inch of thought-sail will catch the wind. He is a Jonah. Overboard with him! (The whale who swallows him will have my sympathy.)

As long as Fear is around with his “but,” “if,” “suppose,” “I’m afraid,” “I can’t,” “what if,” and all his other cowardly suggestions, you cannot make the best use of your Thought Force. Once you get him out of the way, you will have clear sailing. Every inch of your thought-sail will catch the wind. He is a Jonah. Throw him overboard! (I feel sorry for the whale that swallows him.)

I advise that you start in to do some of the things which you feel you could do if you were not afraid to try. Start to work to do these things, affirming “Courage” all the way through, and you will be surprised to see how the changed mental attitude will clear away obstacles from your path, and will make things very much easier than you had anticipated. Exercises of this kind will develop you wonderfully, and you will be much gratified at the result of a little practice along these lines.

I advise you to start doing some things you feel you could do if you weren't afraid to try. As you work to do them, keep affirming “Courage” all the way through. You will be surprised to see how your changed attitude clears obstacles from your path. It will also make things much easier than you expected. Exercises like these will help you develop wonderfully. You will be very pleased with the results of a little practice.

There are many things before you awaiting accomplishment, which you can master if you will only throw aside the yoke of Fear—if you will only refuse to accept the race suggestion, and will boldly assert the “I” and its power. And the best way to vanquish Fear is to assert “Courage” and stop thinking of Fear. By this plan you will train the mind into new habits of thought, thus eradicating the old negative thoughts which have been pulling you down, and holding you back. Take the word “Courage” with you as your watchword and manifest it in action.

Many things lie before you waiting to be accomplished. You can master them if you throw off the burden of Fear. You must refuse to accept the suggestions of the human race and boldly assert the “I” and its power. The best way to overcome Fear is to assert “Courage” and stop thinking about Fear. This will train your mind into new habits of thought. It will also erase the old negative thoughts that have been pulling you down and holding you back. Take “Courage” as your watchword and show it in your actions.

Remember, the only thing to fear is Fear, and—well, don’t even fear Fear, for he’s a cowardly chap at the best, who will run if you show a brave front

Remember, the only thing to fear is Fear. And, well, don’t even fear Fear. He’s a coward, after all, and will run if you stand up to him bravely.