OF The New Thought WRITTEN BY ELLA WHEELER WILCOX JAC MCCLURG CHICAGO A. C. McCLURG & CO. 1911 LIBRARY OF MEDICINE Copyright 1902, by THE PSYCHIC RESEARCH COMPANY CHICAGO, ILL., Copyright 1911, by THE LIBRARY SHELF W. F. Hall Printing Company 586184 This book is noteworthy as an interpretation of "New Thought." That which was vague, mystic, unreal, has become, in the hands of Mrs. Wilcox, a lovable philosophy of simplest construction. The backbone of this philosophy is The Power of Right Thought. Startling as are some of the tenets expressed, they are provably true here and now. It is possible that the very simplicity of this book will encourage careless criticism from those who believe that genius and ambiguity are twin. But Mrs. Wilcox is ever the voice of the people: what she says is practical; what she thinks is clear; what she feels is plain. Let the people judge this book. CHICAGO, NOVEMBER, '02. THE NEW THOUGHT D Let the Past Go O not begin the new year by recounting to yourself or others all your losses and sorrows. Let the past go. Should some good friend pre sent you with material for a lovely garment, would you insult her by throwing it aside and describing the beautiful garments you had worn out in past times? The new year has given you the fabric for a fresh start in life, why dwell upon the events which have gone, the joys, blessings and advantages of the past! Do not tell me it is too late to be successful or happy. Do not tell me you are sick or broken in spirit, the spirit cannot be sick or broken, because it is of God. It is your mind which makes your body sick. Let the spirit assert itself and demand health and hope and happiness in this new year. Forget the money you have lost, the mistakes you have made, the injuries you have received, the disappointments you experienced. have Real sorrow the sorrow which comes from |