The Master Key by Georg Erich Winter (poetry books to read .TXT) 📕

before. It is necessary that it
become automatic, or subconscious, in order that the self-conscious mind may attend to
other things. The new actions will, however, in their turn, be come habitual, then automatic,
then subconscious in order that the mind again may be freed from this detail and advanced
to still other activities.
When you realize this, you will have found a source of power which will enable you to take
care of any situation in life which may develop.
PART THREE
1. The necessary interaction of the conscious and subconscious mind requires a similar
interaction between the corresponding systems of nerves. Judge Troward indicates the very
beautiful method in which this interaction is effected. He says: The cerebro-spinal system is
the organ of the conscious mind and the sympathetic is the organ of the subconscious. The
cerebro-spinal is the channel through which we receive conscious perception from the
physical senses and exercise control over the movements of the body. This system of nerves
has its centre in the brain.
2. The Sympathetic System has its centre in a ganglionic mass at the back of the stomach
known as the Solar Plexus, and is the channel of that mental action which unconsciously
supports the vital functions of the body.
3. The connection between the two systems is made by the vagus nerve which passes out of
the cerebral region as a portion of the voluntary system to the thorax, sending out branches
to the heart and lungs, and finally passing through the diaphragm, it loses its outer coating
and becomes identified with the nerves of the Sympathetic System, so forming a connecting
link between the two and making man physically a "single entity".
4. We have seen that every thought is received by the brain, which is the organ of the
conscious; it is here subjected to our power of reasoning. When the objective mind has been
satisfied that the thought is true it is sent to the Solar Plexus, or the brain of the subjective
mind, to be made into our flesh, to be brought forth into the world as reality. It is then no
longer susceptible to any argument whatever. The subconscious mind cannot argue; it only
acts. It accepts the conclusions of the objective mind as final.
5. The Solar Plexus has been likened to the sum of the body, because it is a central point of
distribution for the energy which the body is constantly generating. This energy is very real
energy, and this sun is a very real sun, and the energy is being distributed by very real
nerves to all parts of the body, and is thrown off in an atmosphere which envelopes the body.
6. If this radiation is sufficiently strong the person is called magnetic; he is said to be filled
with personal magnetism. Such a person may wield an immense power for good. His
presence alone will often bring comfort to the troubled minds with which he comes in contact.
7. When the Solar Plexus is in active operation and is radiating life, energy and vitality to
every part of the body, and to every one whom he meets, the sensations are pleasant, the
body is filled with health and all with whom he comes in contact experience a pleasant
sensation.
8. If there is any interruption of this radiation the sensations are unpleasant, the flow of life
and energy to some part of the body is stopped, and this is the cause of every ill to the
human race, physical, mental or environmental.
9. Physical because the sun of the body is no longer generating sufficient energy to vitalize
some part of the body; mental because the conscious mind is dependent upon the
subconscious mind for the vitality necessary to support its thought, and environmental,
because the connection between the subconscious mind and the Universal mind, is being
interrupted.
10. The Solar Plexus is the point at which the part meets with the whole, where the finite
becomes Infinite, where the Uncreate becomes create, the Universal becomes individualized,
the Invisible becomes visible. It is the point at which life appears and there is no limit to the
amount of life an individual may generate from this Solar centre.
11. This centre of energy is Omnipotent because it is the point of contact with all life and all
intelligence. It can therefore accomplish whatever it is directed to accomplish, and herein lies
the power of the conscious mind; the subconscious can and will carry out such plans and
ideas as may be suggested to it by the conscious mind.
12. Conscious thought, then, is master of this sun centre from which the life and energy of
the entire body flows and the quality of the thought which we entertain determines the quality
of the thought which this sun will radiate, and the character of the thought which our
conscious mind entertains will determine the character of the thought which this sun will
radiate, and the nature of the thought which our conscious mind entertains will determine the
nature of thought which this sun will radiate, and consequently will determine the nature of
the experience which will result.
13. It is evident, therefore, that all we have to do is let our light shine; the more energy we
can radiate, the more rapidly shall we be enabled to transmute undesirable conditions into sources of pleasure and profit. The important question, then, is how to let this light shine;
how to generate this energy.
14. Non-resistant thought expands the Solar Plexus; resistant thought contracts it. Pleasant
thought expands it; unpleasant thought contracts it. Thoughts of courage, power, confidence
and hope all produce a corresponding state, but the one arch enemy of the Solar Plexus
which must be absolutely destroyed before there is any possibility of letting any light shine is
fear. This enemy must be completely destroyed; he must be eliminated; he must be expelled
forever; he is the cloud which hides the sun; which causes a perpetual gloom.
15. It is this personal devil which makes men fear the past, the present and the future; fear
themselves, their friends and their enemies; fear everything and everybody. When fear is
effectually and completely destroyed, your light will shine, the clouds will disperse and you
will have found the source of power, energy and life.
16. When you find that you are really one with the Infinite power, and when you can
consciously realize this power by a practical demonstration of your ability to overcome any
adverse condition by the power of your thought, you will have nothing to fear; fear will have
been destroyed and you will have come into possession of your birthright.
17. It is our attitude of mind toward life which determines the experiences with which we are
to meet; if we expect nothing, we shall have nothing; if we demand much, we shall receive
the greater portion. The world is harsh only as we fail to assert ourselves. The criticism of the
world is bitter only to those who cannot compel room for their ideas. It is fear of this criticism
that causes many ideas to fail to see the light of day.
18. But the man who knows that he has a Solar Plexus will not fear criticism or anything else;
he will be too busy radiating courage, confidence, and power; he will anticipate success by
his mental attitude; he will pound barriers to pieces, and leap over the chasm of doubt and
hesitation which fear places in his path.
19. A knowledge of our ability to consciously radiate health, strength and harmony will bring
us into a realization that there is nothing to fear because we are in touch with Infinite
Strength.
20. This knowledge can be gained only by making practical application of this information.
We learn by doing; through practice the athlete comes powerful.
21. As the following statement is of considerable importance, I will put it in several ways, so
that you cannot fail to get the full significance of it. If you are religiously inclined, I would say,
you can let your light shine. If your mind has a bias toward physical science, I would say you
can wake the Solar Plexus; or, if you prefer the strictly scientific interpretation, I will say that
you can impress your subconscious mind.
22. I have already told you what the result of this impression will be. It is the method in which
you are now interested. You have already learned that the subconscious is intelligent and
that it is creative, and responsive to the will of the conscious mind. What, then, is the most
natural way of making the desired impression? Mentally concentrate on the object of your
desire; when you are concentrating you are impressing the subconscious.
23. This is not the only way, but it is a simple and effective way, and the most direct way, and
consequently the way in which the best results are secured. It is the method which is
producing such extraordinary results that many think that miracles are being accomplished.
24. It is the method by which every great inventor, every great financier, every great
statesman has been enabled to convert the subtle and invisible force of desire, faith and
confidence into actual, tangible, concrete facts in the objective world.
25. The subconscious mind is a part of the Universal mind. The Universal is the creative
principle of the Universe, a part must be the same in kind and quality as the whole. This
means that this creative power is absolutely unlimited; it is not bound by precedent of any
kind, and consequently has no prior existing pattern by which to apply its constructive
principle.
26. We have found that the subconscious mind is responsive to our conscious will, which
means that the unlimited creative power of the Universal Mind is within control of the
conscious mind of the individual.
27. When making a practical application of this principle, in accordance with the exercises
given in the subsequent lessons, it is well to remember that it is not necessary to outline the
method by which the subconscious will produce the results you desire. The finite can not
inform the Infinite. You are simply to say what you desire, not how you are to obtain it.
28. You are the channel by which the undifferentiated is being differentiated, and this
differentiation is being accomplished by appropriation. It only requires recognition to set
causes in motion which will bring about results in accordance with your desire, and this is
accomplished because the Universal can act only through the individual, and the individual
can act only through the Universal; they are one.
29. For your exercise this week, I will ask you to go one step further. I want you to not only be
perfectly still, and inhibit all thought as far as possible, but relax, let go, let the muscles take
their normal condition; this will remove all pressure from the nerves, and eliminate that
tension which so frequently produces physical exhaustion.
30. Physical relaxation is a voluntary exercise of the will and the exercise will be found to be
of great value, as it enables the blood to circulate freely to and from the brain and body.
31. Tensions leads to mental unrest and abnormal mental activity of the mind; it produces
worry, care, fear and anxiety. Relaxation is therefore an absolute necessity in order to allow
the mental faculties to exercise the greatest freedom.
32. Make this exercise as thorough and complete as possible, mentally determine that you
will relax every muscle and nerve, until you feel quiet and restful and at peace with yourself
and the world.
33. The Solar Plexus will then be ready to function and you will be surprised at the result.


PART THREE Study Questions with Answers

21. What system of nerves is the organ of the Conscious Mind? The