Thoughts are Things (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. New Thought Essays on Mind Power, Metaphysical Healing, Positive Thinking, and the Creative Force of ThoughtBy Prentice Mulford
Length6h 7m
About this audiobook
Thoughts Are Things is a foundational work of New Thought literature, arguing that mental states possess formative power over health, character, circumstance, and spiritual development. Composed in lucid, aphoristic prose, the book blends practical counsel, metaphysical speculation, and moral exhortation. Mulford's style is conversational yet visionary, placing him within the late nineteenth-century American tradition of self-culture, spiritual individualism, and mind-cure philosophy. Prentice Mulford was an American writer, journalist, and lecturer whose varied life included years as a sailor, miner, humorist, and California newspaper columnist. His wide experience of hardship, ambition, and social change helped shape his conviction that human beings participate actively in the making of their lives through thought, imagination, and will. As a key precursor to later self-help and positive-thinking movements, Mulford wrote from both personal observation and a broader culture increasingly fascinated by psychology, healing, and unseen forces. This book is recommended for readers interested in the origins of modern motivational thought, spiritual psychology, or American metaphysical religion. While some claims reflect its historical moment, its central insistence on disciplined attention, hopeful imagination, and inner responsibility remains provocative and influential. It is best read as both a period document and an enduring meditation on the creative possibilities of mind.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
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GenreSpirituality and Religion
Length6 hrs 7 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 19, 2013
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
2Introduction
3Synopsis
4Historical Context
5Chapter 1 THE MATERIAL MIND vs THE SPIRITUAL MIND
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6Chapter 2 WHO ARE OUR RELATIONS?
7Chapter 3 THOUGHT CURRENTS
8Chapter 4 ONE WAY TO CULTIVATE COURAGE
9Chapter 5 LOOK FORWARD!
10Chapter 6 GOD IN THE TREES; OR, THE INFINITE MIND IN NATURE
11Chapter 7 SOME LAWS OF HEALTH AND BEAUTY
12Chapter 8 MUSEUM AND MENAGERIE HORRORS
13Chapter 9 THE GOD IN YOURSELF
14Chapter 10 THE HEALING AND RENEWING FORCE OF SPRING
15Chapter 11 IMMORTALITY IN THE FLESH
16Chapter 12 THE ATTRACTION OF ASPIRATION
17Chapter 13 THE ACCESSION OF NEW THOUGHT
18Analysis
19Reflection
20Memorable Quotes
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