Within On the Mind and Happiness are two books A Common-Sense View of the Mind Cure by Laura M. Westall and The Untroubled Mind by Herbert J. Hall written on the benefits of a happier mind and its effect on life and health. A very wise physician has said that ''every illness has two parts--what it is, and what the patient thinks about it.'' What the patient thinks about it is often more important and more troublesome than the real disease. What the patient thinks of life, what life means to him is also of great importance and may be the bar that shuts out all real health and happiness.
A Common-Sense View of the Mind Cure by Laura M. Westall is a significant work that contributes to the literature on mind healing and positive mental attitudes. Originally published in the early 20th century, this book offers practical insights into the power of the mind in influencing one's health and well-being.
The turn of the century have introduced many progressive thinkers in the fields of esoteric doctrines, Spiritualism and Healing. Certain very important fields like nutrition science have not yet entered into the medical practice and diagnostic (hence Appendix A, by Graham Rice). Stress Management and other 21th Century ailments have not yet discovered due to their infancy. Mind Cure has managed to enter the mainstream Western Medical thinking without the outlandish claims of certain "Healing" books and schools of thoughts. The Mind Cure acknowledges the active role that the patient's mental state can take in resolving health problems, while not dis-regarding orthodox western medicine. Most of the advice in this book would likely be regarded as sensible, and at the very least, not harmful by many medical professionals. Nonetheless, please observe the caveat about 'medical advice, ' and consult with a doctor before using any of the treatments in this book.
Are you stressed, Depressed, or Having issues with arthritis? This book attempts to show you with instructions and diagrams how to naturally relieve these symptoms. A lot of the theories floated by progressive thinkers at the turn of the 20th century have today been consigned to the dust bin of history. Some have, however, entered the mainstream. For instance, the 'Mind Cure, ' essentially New Thought/Christian Science without the mystical and religious entanglements, is not so far off from what is now termed mind-body medicine. This long-out-of-print book is a succinct and very clearly written exposition of the Mind Cure. The Mind Cure acknowledges the active role that the patient's mental state can take in resolving health problems, while not disregarding orthodox western medicine. Much of the advice in this book would today probably be regarded by many medical professionals as sensible, and at the very least, not harmful. Before using these exercises please consult with your doctor or a medical expert before using any of the treatments in this text.
"The Untroubled Mind" by Herbert J. Hall delves into the intricate relationship between mental health and public aspects of medicine. Drawing from classic perspectives, Hall offers insights into achieving a peaceful mind amidst life's challenges. This work serves as a guide for those seeking solace and understanding in the realm of mental well-being.
Descubre una Perspectiva Revolucionaria en "A Common-Sense View of the Mind-Cure" por Laura M. Westall Bienvenido al fascinante mundo de la auto-sanación y el poder de la mente con "A Common-Sense View of the Mind-Cure" de Laura M. Westall, una obra que ofrece un enfoque accesible y práctico sobre las capacidades curativas del pensamiento positivo y la mente. Publicada a finales del siglo XIX, esta obra forma parte de un movimiento más amplio conocido como la "Ciencia Mental" o "Mind-Cure", que explora la relación entre la mente y el cuerpo en el proceso de sanación. Westall se desmarca de las explicaciones místicas o esotéricas y ofrece una visión más pragmática y orientada a resultados sobre cómo los pensamientos, creencias y actitudes pueden influir directamente en la salud física y emocional de una persona. El libro aborda temas cruciales como la importancia de mantener una actitud mental saludable, cómo superar las creencias limitantes que nos afectan y las técnicas para fortalecer la mente con el fin de lograr un bienestar integral. A través de ejemplos prácticos y explicaciones claras, Westall demuestra que el "Mind-Cure" no es simplemente una filosofía abstracta, sino una herramienta útil y aplicable en la vida cotidiana. Los personajes principales de esta obra son los propios lectores, a quienes se les invita a ser conscientes de sus pensamientos y emociones para transformar sus realidades. La obra motiva a sus lectores a tomar el control de su bienestar mediante prácticas de auto-reflexión y la adopción de creencias positivas y constructivas. El tono de "A Common-Sense View of the Mind-Cure" es didáctico, pero también alentador. Westall utiliza un lenguaje claro y directo para hacer que sus conceptos sean accesibles a cualquier persona, independientemente de su formación o conocimientos previos sobre el tema. El enfoque práctico y realista de la autora hace que esta obra sea tanto un manual útil como una fuente de inspiración. Críticamente, el libro fue bien recibido en su momento por presentar una alternativa fresca y accesible a otras teorías más complicadas sobre el poder de la mente en la curación. Hoy en día, sigue siendo relevante para quienes buscan mejorar su bienestar mental y físico de manera holística. En resumen, "A Common-Sense View of the Mind-Cure" de Laura M. Westall es una lectura esencial para cualquiera que desee explorar el poder transformador de los pensamientos y las emociones en el bienestar personal. Con su enfoque práctico y accesible, esta obra te proporcionará las herramientas necesarias para comenzar a sanar desde adentro hacia afuera. No pierdas la oportunidad de descubrir esta revolucionaria obra sobre la conexión entre la mente y la salud. Obtén tu copia de "A Common-Sense View of the Mind-Cure" de Laura M. Westall y comienza tu camino hacia una vida más equilibrada y plena.
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A Very wise physician has said that “every illness has two parts—what it is, and what the patient thinks about it.” What the patient thinks about it is often more important and more troublesome than the real disease. What the patient thinks of life, what life means to him is also of great importance and may be the bar that shuts out all real health and happiness. The following pages are devoted to certain ideals of life which I would like to give to my patients, the long-time patients who have especially fallen to my lot. They are not all here, the steps to health and happiness. The reader may even be annoyed and baffled by my indirectness and unwillingness to be specific. That I cannot help—it is a personal peculiarity; I cannot ask any one to live by rule, because I do not believe that rules are binding and final. There must be character behind the rule and then the rule is unnecessary. All that I have written has doubtless been presented before, in better ways, by wiser men, but I believe that each writer may expect to find his small public, his own particular public who can understand and profit by his teachings, having partly or wholly failed with the others. For that reason I am encouraged to write upon a subject usually shunned by medical men, being assured of at least a small company of friendly readers. I am grateful to a number of friends and patients who have read the manuscript of the following chapters. These reviewers have been frank and kind and very helpful. I am particularly indebted to Dr. Richard C. Cabot, who has given me much valuable assistance...FROM THE BOOKS.
