MIND POWER THE SECRET OF MENTAL MAGIC/PART 23
Chapter 23.
Self Protection
And
now let us return to the consideration of the various forms of the practical
operation of telementation. You will of course realize that even in the case of
mentative influence in personal interviews there is a passage of mentative
currents and a manifestation of telementation. The distance between the two
minds is slight, but the principle in operation is precisely the same as when
the distance is hundreds of miles— and the process is identical.
And
you will remember that when I speak of Desire Force, and Will-Power, I am
speaking of the force of the respective Two Poles of Mind-Power—both of these
forms being but phases of the same energy or force. So do not imagine that
there are three distinct forces—there is but one force, and that is Mind-Power,
of which Will-Power and Desire-Force, respectively, are but manifestations, the
difference depending upon the two respective poles of force, the motive and
emotive, respectively. I trust that you will remember this.
I
will divide the manifestations of telementation into two general classes, viz.
(1) Direct telementation, that is, that use of the Force with the direct
purpose of influencing a certain person or persons; (2) Indirect telementation,
that is the use of the Force with only a general purpose of effecting the
desired result, without special direction toward any particular person or
persons.
We
will now consider these two classes of telementation, in their different
phases.
First
in considering the subject of direct telementation, we see the cases in which
personal influence is exerted in personal interviews, and under circumstances
in which the mentator and the other person or persons are in close contact—that
is, within each other's sight. Under this sub-class falls the phenomenon of
fascination, personal magnetism, personal influence, persuasion, charming,
inducing, etc., etc., in all of their many and varied phases. We have seen
these several manifestations as we have proceeded in these chapters, and we
need not stop to further consider them at length in this place. You understand
that the effect is caused by the outpouring of the Mind-Power, in the forms of
Will-Power and Desire-Force, to the end that similar mental states are induced
in the minds of others and the desire or Will of the mentator is satisfied, to
a greater or lesser degree or completeness, according to the circumstances of
the case.
The
second sub-class includes those instances of telementation at a "long
range,” which produces the phenomena of mental influencing, Will projection;
and other forms of influencing, under many names and disguises, including, of
course, the employment of the force for the benefit and advantage of the person
"treated” or influenced, as well as the repulsive and deplorable uses
alluded to as having been practiced by all peoples in all times, for the
purpose of injury to others and selfish profit and advantage to the users.
This
includes what is known as White Magic, or use of the force in an unselfish and
justifiable way, and with worthy ends in view; and Black Magic, or the use of
the same force for unworthy ends, and in selfish and unjustifiable ways. But,
as I have said in the early part of these lessons, this force is like any other
great natural force, and is capable of being used for good or for evil, according
to the moral state of the user. It is true that the Black Magician is always
entangled in his own web, sooner or later, and falls a victim to the forces he
has aroused—but that does not alter the statement that I have made.
In
this form of telementation, the mentator usually concentrates upon the person
or thing that he wishes to affect, and then consciously, and by the use of his Will,
he sends to that person or thing a current or currents of Desire-Force or
Will-Power, or both. It is known to occultists that the degree of effect so
produced depends largely upon the degree of concentration employed by the
mentator. The degree of concentration depends upon the Will, and is manifested
in the form of attention. The usual plan is to use the concentrated Will to
form a clear mental image of the person or thing to be affected, and then to
proceed as if one were in the actual presence of the person. The clearer the
image, the greater the degree of concentrated Will employed, and consequently
the greater the degree of the projecting power of the current. Underlying all
the phenomena of "adverse treatments,” witchcraft, etc., etc., is the same
form of telementation. But, here, I wish to say an important word, and that is
that the generally claimed effect of these forms of adverse influence is
greatly exaggerated, and all real occultists know that the principal reason of
the unquestioned effect of this power lies in the mental state of belief,
faith, and fear of the persons affected. That is, if one "believes” or
"fears” that another has the power of adversely influencing or affecting
him, then the effect will depend largely upon that degree of faith or fear.
The
persons who are affected by "adverse treatments” or "witchcraft” or
similar forms of adverse influence, invariably "believe” and "fear”
that these influences are effective against them. By their mental states they
render themselves negative, and receptive to the influences directed against
them. This is an occult truth, and one that should be made widely known. It is
the "antidote” to the "bane” of "adverse treatments” of which we
hear so much in modern times, as well as in ancient history, under various
names. If people would only assert their individual power as centers of power they
would surround themselves with such a positive protective aura that the waves
of adverse vibrations would beat against them without ever reaching within
their mental structure. We hear of many cases of people being "treated” in
this way, in these latter-day of pseudo-occultism. We hear of "treaters”
making "denials” regarding people, and thus sending them adverse
telementation. These people will assert, and work themselves up, into a
corresponding feeling of "I deny that So-and-So is well; or prosperous,
etc., etc.,” some even going so far as to "deny” that the other person
"is.” You may imagine the effect of currents of this feeling reaching a
mind rendered negative by "belief” and "fear” that the other person
can so affect them. The suggestion of the "fear,” or "belief” (and
that is just what it is, "suggestion”) renders the mind of such a person a
fit receptive agent for the adverse ”treatment.” I tell you, if you will but
assert your Individuality, and assume the fearless attitude, you will be able
to laugh in the faces of these "adverse practitioners” of Black Magic, for
that is just what it is, no matter how much they may try to disguise it by
pious names.
These
modern "adverse treatments” are nothing less than forms of the old
witchcraft which so worried our great-grandfathers; nothing more than the
Voodoo practices, or "conjure business” that so affrights the poor negro
to-day. The principles are the same—the practice is the same—and the
practitioners are the same at heart—black-hearted Black Magicians, all of them,
and subject to the same inevitable fate which overtakes all such people, no
matter how high their pretenses. The physical and material agencies used by the
Voodoo men, and the "witches” of old,—the wax images, and pith-balls, and
all the rest of the tom-foolery, were nothing but the agencies upon which the Will
of the practitioner could concentrate—an aid to concentrated Will. Of course,
besides, they served to terrify their victims by suggestion. I do not deny that
material objects "take up” and absorb the "magnetism” of the people,
good and bad—for that is a well established occult truth, and the efficacy of
"charms,” sacred relics, etc., etc., depends upon this fact, together with
the aid of suggestion. But I do say that all the charms in the world—all the
witchcraft and Voodoo material agencies—can produce no other effect than is
allowed them by the minds of the persons sought to be affected. Fear and belief
determines the degree of receptivity to such influences. The Kahuna or "prayer-man”
of Hawaii prays people to death unless they buy him off— but it is the fear and
belief on the part of the people that render his work effective. If they would
say "scat” to him, mentally, by asserting their individuality as mentative
centers, they would be absolutely immune. I need not recount the many instances
of this kind of telementation, for adverse purposes, for the pages of history
are full of them, although the historians sneer at the whole subject, deeming
it a myth, and laughing over the credulity of our forefathers, notwithstanding
the fact that "witches” and "conjurers” went to the scaffold and
stake, confessing their guilt. It is all very well to attribute it all to the
"imagination” of the persons affected, but why do they not tell us a little
about this strange "imagination” that produced such real effects upon
people. The cause may have been "imaginary” but the effects were certainly
very "real.”
I
will relate but one instance which will serve as a type of these forms of
telementation. It is cited by an old German physician. He relates that he was
consulted by a farmer who complained of being disturbed at night by strange
noises which sounded like some one striking iron. The noises occurred between
the hours of ten and twelve every night. The physician asked him if he had any
enemy he suspected of thus influencing and annoying him. He replied that there
was no one but an old village blacksmith, an old enemy whose power he feared,
and who lived several miles from the farmer. The physician bade him return the
next day, and in the meantime visited the blacksmith, and asked him what he did
between the hours of ten and twelve at night, accompanying the question with a
glance of a strong Will and power. The blacksmith, now somewhat frightened,
replied. "I hammer a bar of iron every night at that time, and all the
while I think intently of a bad enemy of mine, who once cheated me out of some
money; and I Will at the same time that the noise shall disturb his rest.” The
physician ordered him to desist, and at the same time made the farmer pay over
the money due the blacksmith, and there was no more trouble. If you wish
further instances of this sort turn over the pages of any old book which treats
upon the "Witchcraft Delusion,” and note the similarity. But one instance
is enough to illustrate the matter—they are all "cut out of the same
cloth.” You will note the two necessary elements present in every case viz.,
(1) the use of the force by one person; and (2) the belief or fear, or both, on
the part of the second person. Now you have the whole story.
And
also remember this that I have told you—the same Force that is used in such
cases for evil purposes, may also be used, and is used for the most beneficial
and worthy purposes. The "treatments” for good things practiced by the
"practitioners” of the various schools of Mental Science, and other New
Thought people are along the lines of direct telementation. People have been
encouraged, helped, healed, reformed, and otherwise aided and benefited by
telementation. Do not lose the recollection of the good in considering the bad.
The good belongs to the phase of White Magic, and its use can result only in
good to the practitioner of it; whereas the Black Magician must reap the
whirlwind of the wind that he has sown. These things "come home to roost,”
always, according to their kind— and they bring their friends home with them.
In
addition to the selfish and evil use above mentioned, there is another selfish
use of direct telementation that is quite common of these late years. I allude
to the use of mentative influence, by telementation, for the purpose of
influencing people to fall in with the schemes and plans and enterprises of the
mentator. The principle involved is the same as in all these "treatment,”
good and bad. And the practice is the same. The mentator forms the mental image
of the other person and then floods him with currents of Desire-Force, or
Will-Power, or both, at the same time earnestly willing and desiring that he
will do as the mentator wishes him to do. The mentator usually uses his Will to
make the other do this in the mental picture—in imagination—thus forming a
mental matrix, to which he then tries to make the other conform. This is a form
of "Visualization,” of which I shall speak presently. Of course, this
practice like any other of the kind, may be defeated by one asserting his
individuality and Will.
Of
course, you will not feel disposed to put into operation many of the methods
herein described, yet, from your very acquaintance with what has been mentioned
in these pages, you will be enabled to see the operation of the principles in
the everyday life around you. You will see them in operation on every side now
that you are familiar with their laws of operation. And you will find yourself
instinctively guarding against its influence, just as you would guard against a
threatened physical blow. And you will be surprised, and perhaps pained
sometimes, at seeing people trying to influence you in this way, whom you would
not have suspected of doing so. On the whole, you will be a much wiser and
stronger man or woman by reason of the information herein given you. And you
will have the advantage of knowing how to resist, defeat and dispel the adverse
influences that may be used to influence you. Remember the assertion of the
positive Will, and the use of the positive denial!
The
person wishing to influence another at a distance, just as he would in the case
of a personal interview, forms a mental image of the person whom he wishes to
influence, and then proceeds just as if the person was actually before him. I
know of at least one teacher who advises his students to "treat”
prospective customers, and others with whom they expect to have dealings, or
relations, as follows: "Imagine your prospective customer, or other
person, as seated in a chair before which you are standing. Make the imagined
picture as strong as possible, for upon this depends your success. Then proceed
to 'treat' the person just as you would if he were actually present.
Concentrate your Will upon him, and tell him just what you expect to tell him
when you meet him. Use all of the arguments that you can think of, and at the
same time hold the thought that he must do as you say. Try to imagine him as
complying with your wishes, in every respect, for this imagining will tend to
'come true' when you really meet the person. This rule may be used, not only in
the case of prospective customers, but also in the cases of persons whom you
wish to influence in any way whatsoever. Now, all this is very plain to the
student of this book, for the principles employed are familiar to its readers.
The result of a practice like the above would undoubtedly tend to clear a
"mentative path” in the other person's mind, and make easier the effect of
a subsequent interview. For the other person would be so accustomed to the
idea, thought or feeling, that the work of clearing away the mental underbrush
would be done in advance. But, fortunately for us all, we have the antidote for
this bane, if we have acquainted ourselves with the underlying principles of
the subject. So important do I regard the subject of self-protection in
connection with direct telementation, that I have thought it well to add to
this chapter the following general rules which I trust you will read carefully,
and with which you should fully acquaint yourself. The bane is well-known—the
antidote is known to but few. For this reason I attach much importance to the
study of the latter at this place.
In
connection with the following rules and advice you should also acquaint
yourself with what I have said elsewhere regarding protection against
suggestive impressions; and also with my advice regarding the cultivation of a
positive mentality; and with the chapters which take up the subject of
establishing a mentative center, etc. Here are the rules:—
I.
In the first place, steady your mind, and calm your feeling. Then pause for a
moment, and say the words "I Am,” calmly and forcibly, at the same time
forming a mental picture of yourself as a center of Force and Power in the
Great Ocean of Mind-Power. See yourself as standing alone and full of power.
Then mentally form a picture of your aura, extending about a yard on all sides
of you, in an egg-shaped form. See that this aura is charged with your
Will-Power, which is flowing outward, repelling any adverse mental suggestions
that are being sent to you, and causing them to fly back to the source from
whence they came. A little practice will enable you to perfect this picture,
which will greatly aid you in creating a strong positive aura of Will, which
will prove to be a dynamic armor and shield.
The
affirmation, "I Am’’ is the strongest known to occult Science, for it is a
positive statement of actual being. You may use the following affirmation also,
if you please—it has helped many: "I assert my individuality as a center
of force, power and being. Nothing can adversely affect me. My mind is mine
own, and I refuse admittance to unwelcome suggestions or influences. My desires
are my own, and refuse to admit undesirable vibrations by induction or
otherwise. My Will is my own, and I charge it with power to beat off and repel
all undesirable influences. I am surrounded by an aura of positive "Will,
which protects me absolutely.”
The
following denial has proved of the greatest value to many: "I deny, to all
or any, the power to influence me against my best interests—I am my own
master.” These words may seem simple, but if you will use them you will be
surprised at their efficacy. You realize, of course, that it is the mental
state aroused by the words, that "does the work,” rather than any special
virtue in the words themselves.
II.
Guard yourself from acting upon "impulses.” When you feel a sudden or
unaccountable "impulse” to do this thing, or that thing, stop and assert
your positive individuality, and then drive out all outside influences, by
repeating the affirmations, etc., given above, and by creating the proper
mental picture. Then, when you have recovered your balance, consider the
impulse, and decide whether it is to your best interests, or otherwise. You
will be able to see this clearly, by reason of your "mental housecleaning”
a moment before. Then, if the impulse seems to be against your best interests,
drive it from you, saying:
"I
drive you away from me—you do not belong to me—return to those who sent you,”
or other words to that effect. This may be rendered more forceful if you will
but create a mental picture of the discarded idea flying away from you in the
shape of a tiny thought-wave. These mental pictures aid one very materially in
such matters, both in the sending forth of an idea, as well as in the
discarding of one.
III.
Cultivate the picture and idea of a positive aura, and always think of yourself
as being encased in such a one. See yourself as a strong positive "I”—a
center of power—encased in an impregnable sheath of auric force. You will thus
be able to build up yourself into a mighty center of defence. You will be
surprised at the confused manner of people who try to influence you, when they
come in contact with this aura, and find their suggestions and mentative
currents being cast back upon themselves. Such people find themselves "all
broken up” when they meet a condition like this, which they do not understand,
for very few of them are practical occultists. The mental picture of yourself
as a center of power, surrounded with a positive aura, will, if persisted in,
render you extremely positive, so that your influence is sure to be felt by the
world with which you come in contact.
You
will often be amused by occurrences following after the rejection of these
"stray impulses,” etc. You will find if you have had an impulse to buy a
certain thing, or sell a certain thing at a sacrifice, that in a day or so,
perhaps an hour or so, you will be approached by some person who will advise
you personally to do that same thing, the person being likely to be benefited
by the scheme or plan. I do not mean that such person has necessarily tried to
influence you by mentative currents, for he may not have consciously done so,
but nevertheless that is just what has happened, and his desire or Will has
caused these currents to flow in your direction, and you have felt them. Now that
your eyes have been opened to this fact, you will be amused and surprised to
see how many corroborative proofs you will receive. But always assert your
individuality as a center of power, and all will be well with you in these
matters.
A
man's Mentative Force is immensely more powerful when he uses it to protect his
individuality than when he uses it to attack the individuality of another. In
fact, if everyone understood the laws of mentative defence, and would avail
himself of the information given under this head, there would be almost a total
absence of mentative attack, for the futility of the same would soon be
recognized. The only reason that the strong individuals are able to affect the
weaker ones so frequently is because the others do not know their inner power,
and make no defense—in fact, the majority of people do not know of these laws
at all; and, if one tells them, they sneer and smile knowingly, tapping their
foreheads to indicate that their informant is "just a little off.” Poor
sheep, and geese, they are so happy in their ignorance and conceit that it
almost seems a pity to disturb them.
But
to return to my subject. You will find that it requires a much less effort of
Will to protect your individuality than it does to attack the individuality of
another. You will find that the law is on your side when you say, "I won’t
be influenced—I deny the power of another to weaken my individuality,” for you
have then called into operation that law of Nature which is always in
operation, and which she gives to her creatures in the way of an instinctive
protective force. So there is no occasion to be afraid—you are immune from
attacks if you will but assert the force within you.
In
passing on to the other phases of telementation, I would again remind you that
in these instances of direct telementation the force may be used both
consciously, or unconsciously. Those who know the laws of the use of the force
may propel these telementative currents direct to those whom they wish to
influence, just as they may consciously give mental suggestions in a personal
interview. But, even where these laws are not understood, the currents or the
suggestions are sent forth by the strong desire or Will animating the person.
Of course the person who understands the subject will be able to direct his
force with greater precision and effect, but in any event the effect is
produced in the same way.
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