Psychic Healing
CHAPTER XI. THOUGHT-FORCE
HEALING
Before passing on to the
various forms of Mental Healing, proper, we must
acquaint ourselves with a form of healing
and a very efficacious one too that comes in between
Pranic Healing and Mental Healing. This form of healing
is known by a number of names, but we have thought
it well to give it the name "Thought-force Healing",
which describes it very well,
for it is an application of Thought and Prana. In
our "Fourteen Lessons" we have
shown you how Thought could color the Prana, and go
forth as an almost living Energy. This
"Thought-force," as it is
called, may be employed as a means of Healing, and
in fact we have known of a number of very able practitioners
who preferred it to any other form, because of its
simplicity and power.
It
may be used either as a separate system, or else
in connection with one or more of the other
systems mentioned in this
book. In fact, the better Psychic Healers use
parts of all methods, adapting the same to meet the
several requirements of their patients, giving
preference to those forms which seemed "most
natural" to the healer, and
the patient.
Thought-force
healing is based upon the fact that the organs,
parts, and even cells of the body have "mind" in them
a fact known to all occultists, and which modern
science fully recognizes. This "mind" in the
cells, cell-groups, nerve
centres, ganglia, etc., respond to a strong
thought impression from outside, particularly when
the thought is heavily charged with Prana. The
parts are thus reached directly, rather than
through the Instinctive
mind, as is the case in Mental Healing, proper.
When properly applied this form of Healing
produces a wonderfully
quick and direct effect, and therefore it is one
of the simplest and best forms of general
psychictreatment. The
student is advised to acquaint himself thoroughly
with it.
The
central theory of Thought-force healing is that
the disease is a mental trouble not a trouble in
the central mind,
but in the "mind" in the parts. The theory of the
cure is that the Thought-force overcomes the
rebellious'mind"
in the cells and parts, and forces it to resume
normal action.
In
Thought-force healing, get all ideas of "matter"
out of your mind. You are not using Mind against
Matter, but Mind
against Mind. The Will-Mind against the cell-mind.
Do not forget this, for it underlies the whole
system of treatment. The
healer goes after the rebellious "mind" in the
parts remember that. By producing, or rather re-establishing
normal mental conditions in the parts, the
diseased condition vanishes.
The
Healer directs his Thought-force to the "mind" in
the part, and addresses it positively, either by
uttering the
actual
words
or
by
speaking
them mentally. He thinks, or speaks, something
like this: "Now, MIND, you are behaving
badly you are acting like a spoiled child you know
better, and I expect you to do better. You must,
and will do better, and act
right. You must bring about normal and healthy
conditions. You have charge of these organs,
and
I
expect
you
to
do
the work that the Infinite Mind gave you to do
properly. This and similar thoughtswill
give
you
the
idea
of
the
treatment. Point out to the "mind" of the part,
just what you expect it to do.
And
you will be surprised (at first) at how readily
the cell-mind obeys. The rebellious mind of the
parts acts like a child
who- is "pouty," "cross," or "out-of -sorts." It
must be coaxed, scolded, led, or loved into right
action, as the case seems to
require the idea of Love, of course, being behind
it all, just as in the case of the
child. The cell-mind is essentially an
undeveloped, child-like mind, and if you keep this
idea in view, you will be
able to apply the treatment to the best advantage.
As you will see as we proceed, the hands are used
in this
form
of
treatment,
but
principally
for the purpose of "attracting the attention" of
the mind in the cells and
parts, just as we attract the attention of a man
by tapping him on the shoulder, etc. Awaken the
"attention" of
the
cell-mind,
and
you
will
find that your orders are listened to carefully.
There
is a great difference in the quality in the mind
in the several organs, just as in the case of
different children.
For
instance
the
heart
is
very intelligent, and responds readily to commands
from the central mind.
The
liver, on the other hand, is a stupid, dense,
mental organism, and needs to be "driven" like a
mule, instead of
lead
like
a
lamb.
You
have seen children just like this carry this idea
in your mind. Now yon have had the theory
let
us
go
into
the
practice
of Thought-force Healing.
PRACTICE.
STOMACH TROUBLES.
The majority of diseases
really originate in the Stomach, and the other
troubles are really butresultants
of
the
main
trouble
which
is
in the Stomach. Consequently, it is well to always
begin the treatment with a
Stomach treatment. Indigestion and malnutrition
are at the bottom of nine tenths of the various
diseases. Remove the cause
and the symptoms disappear.
The method of treating
the mind in the Stomach is as follows: Have the
patient standing erect in front of you, or
else lying down on his back. Then give him several
quick (but gentle) taps or pats of the hand over
the Stomach, saying "Mind,
wake up!" Then hold the palm of the right hand
over the Stomach, saying to the latter:
"Now
Stomach- mind, I want you to wake up, and attend
to this organ properly. You have not been doing
right. You have
been
neglecting
your
work.
I
want you to begin functioning properly, and making
the organ strong, healthy, and active. I want it
to do its work properly, and you must see that it
does so. You must see that
it digests the food properly, and nourishes the
whole body. You must relieve the congestion
and inactivity, and see that the whole organ acts
with life and energy, and does its work well.
You
need not repeat these exact words, and you may add
or vary the same. The main thing is to tell the Stomach-mind
just
what
you
expect
it
to
do, and what you look to it to bring about. You
will be surprised at the intelligence
displayed
by
the
mind
addressed,
and
how quickly it begins to act upon your
instructions.
Give
stomach treatments daily. The treatment should
last about five to ten minutes. It usually takes
from one to four
weeks
to
get
final
results
in cases of Dyspepsia, the difference depending
upon the length of standing of the
trouble, and the mental attitude of the patient,
that is whether he works with you or against you.
LIVER TROUBLES.
Treat the Liver in a
similar manner to that given to the Stomach. The
Liver, however, being a dull,
stupid organ, must be spoken to sharply and
positively think of a stubborn donkey, and you
have the idea. The liver
cannot be coaxed it must be driven like a mule.
"When we speak of the Liver, we mean the "Mind" of
the Liver, of course. Give
the Liver instructions to function properly ; to
secrete the proper amount of bile, and no
more ; to let the bile flow freely and perform its
work, etc.
CONSTIPATION.
Treat Constipation, by
first treating the Liver, as above directed. Then
pass the hand over the bowels,
saying "Bowel-mind, wake up attend to your duties
move naturally and easily, as you know you should
do."
Constipation
is sometimes rendered stubborn by a tendency to
contraction on the part of the anus (the posterior
outer opening of the colon or
large bowel, through which the excrement passes
when one has "a movement", or "passage").
In
such
cases,
place
the
hand
over the part (outside of the clothing will
answer) pressing the part
a
little to attract its attention, and saying to it
"relax, relax you are causing trouble. relax, and
allow the movements
to
pass
freely
and
naturally."
DIARRHEA.
Diarrhoea is treated
similarly to Constipation, the same organs being
treated, the directions being reversed,
of course. The Bowel is told to "slow down", and
the Liver is told to behave itself.
KIDNEYS.
The Kidneys are treated
in a similar manner to the Liver. Tap them smartly
with the fingers, several times,
and then tell them to do their work properly, and
naturally. In cases where the patient urinates too
freely,
instruct
the
kidneys
and
bladder
to "slow down', and endeavor to reduce the
urination gradually. If the patient
is in the habit of getting up three times during
the night, bring him down to two times, then to
one time, and then to no
urination at all between bedtime and morning.
Treat daily, for from five to ten minutes. Continue
treatments for a month in treatment for excessive
urination, it is well to add upward passes along
the region, holding the
mental picture of pushing back the flow. These
upward passes are also good to use in case
of Diarrhoea in
addition to the regular treatment.
RHEUMATISM.
Rheumatism is treated in
two ways, combined. 'The first treatment is I
given to the Kidneys, the Kidney-mind
being instructed to eliminate the impurities and
uric acid, and discharge it from the system. The failure
to do this is the main cause of Rheumatism, and it
follows that a correction of the original trouble
will bring about good
results, and prevent a recurrence of the trouble.
At the same time, the parts affected should be
manipulated, and at the same time addressed and
told to throw off and get rid of the uric acid,
and to relax and allow
contraction to be thrown off. Treat the stomach
also, for much of the original trouble comes from
malnutrition, and imperfect
digestion.
HEART TROUBLES.
The heart is the most
intelligent of the organs that is it has a higher
grade of "mind" in it, than
any organ (the brain excepted, of course). This
Heart-mind will respond readily to loving
instructions, andis most
gentle and kind. In case the heart is palpitating
or beating irregularly, place the hand gently over
the
part,
and say kindly, "Heart- mind, quiet down quiet,
quiet, quiet, act regularly, and quietly steady,
steady, steady,"
etc.
You
will
find
that
the palpitation will gradually quiet down and the
heart's action will become steady
and
regular.
THE
NERVES.
Nervous troubles may be
treated in this way. Commence with treating the
Stomach, and Liver, and getting
them
to
function
properly.
Then
treat
the nerves along the spinal column, giving them
the appropriate instructions,
to suit the requirements of the case.
EQUALIZING THE
CIRCULATION
EQUALIZING THE
CIRCULATION, is accomplished by making long
sweeping passes from the head to the feet (see
Pranic Healing, for
direction) at the same time saying to the mind of
the arteries and veins : flow freely, and equally
steadily and constantly flow, circulate, flow."
It is
well to give this treatment for Equalizing the
Circulation, in nearly every form of treatment,
for by doing so
you will help to re-establish normal conditions,
and promote the return of healthy action.
HEADACHES
are treated by first
treating the Stomach, and then Equalizing the
Circulation, and then giving local treatments
to the Head, saying to the "mind" of the parts:
"quiet down, now, easy, easy, easy, rest, rest, rest,"
etc.
FEMALE TROUBLES.
These complaints
are treated by first restoring proper conditions
of the Stomach, so that the patient
may be properly nourished, and may thus obtain
energy and strength to send to the affected parts.
This must not be
overlooked. Local treatment is administered as in
cases of Diarrhea, bring up the hands in front of
the lower part of the abdomen,
and giving the command to the "mind" : "Strength,
right action, health," etc. In case
of profuse flow, add the words : "Slow down, cease
flooding," etc. In the case of falling of the
womb, etc.,the command:
"Firm, firm, now, firm," etc., will be found to
have a wonderfully strengthening effect.
OTHER
COMPLAINTS.
It is not necessary to
run over the list of so-called Diseases, which are
after all nothing but
different
cases
of
imperfect
"mind
action." The treatment is similar in each case as
you will have seen. Give the
same general treatment, and then give your mental
commands in words suited to the case. That is,
tell the mind of the part
what it must do. Talk to it just as you would to a
child that was not doing what it should. Reason
with it, and lead or drive it along, just as seems
best. Use judgment and a little thought, and you
will find that you will
soon get the " knack" of giving just the right
commands.
But,
above everything else, remember that you are
talking to the MIND of the part, not to dead
matter. There is no dead
matter about a live body - mind is in every part
and cell. It is mind talking to mind, remember
this, for therein lies the
secret of this form of treatment.
Remember,
also, that the majority of diseases arise from
Stomach troubles and imperfect circulation.
Restore the Stomach
to
normal
action
and
the
Circulation to equalize activity and functioning,
and you have removed the cause
of the trouble. Do not forget this for it is most
important.
Talk
to the mind as you would to a person a child, and
say to it just what you think will best affect it.
A little practice will
render you very expert in this, and you will soon
begin to feel " quite well acquainted
with the different forms of mind in the parts, and
moreover they will soon begin to recognize that
you know them,just as a
horse recognizes men who are used to
managing horses, although they may never have seen
that particular man before.
Dogs are the same way, as one will see if he will
think a little bit. This form of treatment
may be used on animals as well as on people, and
we have heard of many remarkable cures in this
way.
Now,
remember, please, that the cell-mind, or part-mind
does not understand the "words" you say they have
no such
knowledge.
But
they
do
understand
the thought that lies back of the words, and will
respond thereto. The words
only serve to help you to form your thought
clearly. Words are "but symbols of thoughts" -
there is one or more
thoughts back of every word. Do yon see now? A
German may give the treatment to an Englishman,
who does not understand
a
single
word
used.
But
the cell-mind does understand the thought back of
the word, no matter what language
is spoken. Is not this wonderful? And yet, so
simple, when the key is had. It is the thought,
not the word. And, yet the
spoken word helps the mind to form the thought. We
think in words, remember. We even dream in words.
Now,
do not let this simple form of treatment escape
your attention. It is one of the best, for it
combines the qualities
of
several
others
in
it.
It is so simple, and easily understood, and easily
applied. Do not fail to try
it.
AUTO-TREATMENT.
This
treatment may be administered to one's self, with
the best possible effect. The Central Mind will
give the command
to
the
cell-mind
or
part-mind,
just as in the case of treating another person.
The methods used are practically
the same s as those above given. In fact, one may
get a good idea of the treatments by "trying them
on himself."
It
would be possible to write an entire book upon
this subject of Auto-healing, by Thought-force,
but it would be
merely
a
"padding
out"
of
what has been given you in this chapter. Our idea,
in this book, is to give you the best
information
in
the
shortest
time,
and
smallest space. Each chapter gives you information
that is worth many times
the price of the book, and for which some who have
acquired a knowledge of it are charging "tuition
fees," ranging from five
dollars upward. Many "courses" on the market
contain no more information than is given in some
of these chapters. "We say
this not in a spirit of self-praise, but merely
that you may understand that you are getting
"the thing in a nutshell" .
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