When “harnessed” Hill’s analysis leans toward the metaphysical, yet has an eminently practical aspect. Harnessed and redirected refer not only to subconscious, subliminal forces that can be mastered. They also caution the reader Keep sex in proper proportion in your life.
Enjoy it, give it expression. But use it, control it, don’t let it control you.”
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Destroy the sex glands Anyone who has ever had a pet neutered or spayed understands the effect described. While Hill generalizes the effect to include human beings who may have had similar surgical procedures, he was writing, of course, long before the advent of hormone replacement therapy, which can counteract the effects.
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When asked why These kinds of meditative moments, drawing upon the Creative Imagination to contact a source of superior intelligence”(or Infinite Intelligence, are given an excellent, more complete explanation in an editorial that appeared in the August 5,
1994, Christian Science Monitor (
page 17
), which uses language evocative of Napoleon Hill:
Whether you are solitary or just alone in your thought,
you make the most of thinking time when you let God direct
your thinking. We can turn to God for direction, inspiration,
ideas. Because God is divine Mind, which gives us our
intelligence, it comes from God by reflection. We can “hear”
Mind’s ideas, feel God’s presence, and be assured of His
guidance…
Prayerful thinking time is not only practical for solving
problems and for gaining serenity it is essential for doing
creative work. Inspiration comes with beautiful precision
when we know it comes from Mind, God, and listen for His
direction. Ideas, whether they come slowly or in deluges,
need to be wisely considered. They need to be nurtured by a
feeling of closeness to God. Then we perceive which ideasare right for our present use.Thinking time can be valuable, especially if it is spentlistening to God.4 Share with your friends: |
