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 la 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 today.
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 someone 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 thus accustomed to the
idea, thought or feeling, and 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:--
1.
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,
2.
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
house-cleaning" 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.
3.
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 op yourself into a mighty
center of defense.
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 defense, 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.
