Practical Mental Influence (1908) - Page 8

LESSON VII—HYPNOTIC INFLUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

The distinction between fascination and hypnotism. How hypnotic influence affects a person. The truth about hypnotism. General instructions on the subject, featuring illustrative examples and directions for producing the hypnotic phenomena Refers to observable hypnotic effects or behaviors..

LESSON VIII—INFLUENCING AT A DISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Exerting mental influence upon others from afar. How mental currents flow across a distance. How distant treatments Also known as "absent treatments," these involve sending mental influence or healing thoughts to someone not physically present. are given. Occult practices are explained. A number of the most effective methods are provided, along with specific details for practice.

LESSON IX—INFLUENCING "IN A MASS" . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

original: "EN MASSE"; French for "as a whole" or "all together." How mental influence may be used to affect great numbers of people at the same time. How the great men of politics, business, and professional life demonstrate this form of mental influence. Valuable information presented concisely.

LESSON X—THE NEED FOR KNOWLEDGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

The necessity of this instruction for the general public. How this force is being used against people, and why they should learn to protect themselves by understanding the principles of the subject. The good and bad features of mental influence. Ignorance is no protection.

LESSON XI—WHITE AND BLACK MAGIC . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

The differences between white magic The use of mental powers for beneficial or unselfish purposes. and black magic The use of mental powers for selfish, harmful, or malicious ends.. A word of caution and a warning against the improper use of this power.

LESSON XII—SELF-PROTECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Full instructions on self-protection. The source of inner power and how it may be called into effect. The powers of the Ego and how they may be employed and aroused. In this context, "Ego" refers to the "I AM" or the essential spiritual self, rather than the modern psychological term for the personality. This lesson alone is worth more than the price of the book.