PREFACE.

external counterpart will soon receive the appreciation it deserves. The forces that cause things to happen original: "Causative forces" lie hidden beneath the surface, and if ordinary observation fails to recognize original: "cognize" them, it is due to the "color-blindness" caused by a focus on purely physical things original: "materialism," here referring to the philosophical belief that nothing exists beyond the material world.

If the principles presented here represent living realities, they should be sought for their own sake; if they do not, they will soon amount to nothing original: "come to naught". Gaining knowledge of Truth is the highest achievement a human can reach.

The section of this work dedicated to Ideal Suggestion is naturally preceded by an overview of the general laws of mental healing. I have attempted to present them in a simple way, free from technical jargon or mysterious original: "occult" terminology. Although the author has had some unusual opportunities to understand this subject, he is not a professional "healer" and does not practice medicine or give advice regarding disease. His position is that of an independent, cautious original: "conservative" investigator and student of Truth. These conclusions are the result of a careful and long-term observation of the experiences of dozens of people, along with a study of the literature and philosophy of the subject, in addition to a personal experience of great depth and intensity.

It is not expected for a moment that Ideal Suggestion will replace regular mental treatment in any way. On the contrary, the better the whole subject is understood by the public, the broader the field of activity will be for every good, living teacher and healer. Although Ideal Suggestion is being presented as a formal original: "formulated" system for the first time (as far as the author knows), it is only intended to be a supplement original: "supplementary".