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The Ideal Made Real |
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Applied Metaphysics for Beginners |
| Author Christian
D. Larson |
| Copyright Expired |
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Chicago Press 1909
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FOREWORD
The purpose of this work is to present
practical methods through which anyone, the beginner in particular, may
realize his ideals, cause his cherished dreams to come true, and cause the
visions of the soul to become tangible realities in everyday life.
The best minds now believe that the ideal can be made
real; that every lofty idea can be applied in practical living, and that
all that is beautiful on the heights of existence can be made permanent
expressions in personal existence. |
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To be so strong that nothing can
disturb your peace of mind.
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To talk health, happiness and
prosperity to every person you meet.
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To make all your friends feel that
there is something in them.
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To look at the sunny side of
everything and make your optimism come true.
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To think only of the best, to work
only for the best and expect only the best.
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To be just as enthusiastic about
the success of others as you are about your own.
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To forget the mistakes of the past
and press on to the greater achievements of the future.
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To wear a cheerful countenance at
all times and give every living creature you meet a smile.
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To give so much time to the
improvement of yourself that you have no time to criticize others.
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To be too large for worry, too
noble for anger, too strong for fear, and too happy to permit the
presence of trouble.
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Optimist International adopted this
creed in 1922. It was originally published in 1912 in a book titled:
"Your Forces and How to Use Them." The author was Christian D.
Larson, a prolific writer and lecturer who believed that people have
tremendous latent powers, which could be harnessed for success with
the proper attitude.
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