The Science of Getting Rich by Wallace Wattles
How to Turn the Desire for Riches into Reality with Mindfulness
Oct 17, 2009
It is incredible to think that Wallace Wattles' inspiring and insightful teachings were written almost a century ago.
This influential American sage was born in 1860 and The Science of Getting Rich was published in 1910, only one year before his untimely death.
The Advancement and Fulfillment of Life
According to Wattles "the purpose of Nature is the advancement and unfoldment of life and every man should have all that can contribute to the power, elegance, beauty and richness of life, to be content with less is sinful."
Although many people associate the acquisition of wealth with greed or selfishness, Wattles makes it clear that the desire for abundance is natural and praise worthy.
He emphasizes the belief that nature is an, "inexhaustable storehouse of riches" and as such, there will never be a shortage of supply to fulfill the needs of man.
He states that there can be no lack unless God is to contradict himself and nullify his own works.
Wattles reiterates that "you can render to God and humanity no greater service that to make the most of yourself."
The Importance of Thought
Wattles explains that "we live in a thought world which is part of a thought universe." Subsequently every thought has the power to manifest in the tangible world.
Wattles teaches that thoughts have an intelligent effect on the "formless stuff" or "original substance." He believes those thoughts are linked to the desires of man, regardless of whether one is aware of this fact.
He says that in order to harness this awe-inspiring power, one has to realize the magnitude of one's own thoughts and subsequently guard them in order to focus on the things you want in life instead of the things you don't want.
Wattles eloquently states that "no thought of form can impress upon original substance without causing the creation of the form."
He acknowledges that to think truth — regardless of the appearances which may surround you — demands great effort. He says that there is no labour from which people shrink away as much as they do from that of sustained thought, especially when thought is contrary to reality.
He warns that "to look upon the appearances of poverty will produce corresponding forms in your own mind unless you hold to the truth that there is no poverty, there is only abundance."
The Power of Visualization and Gratitude
Wattles says that "if you want a sewing machine, hold the mental image of it with the most positive certainty that it is being made or is on its way to you." He says that this positive attitude will help to manifest that which you want.
Obviously, not everyone desires a sewing machine, but the principle in acquiring your desire remains unchanged.
Wattles advices that you should claim the thing you desire as already yours and believe that it will be brought to you through the power of the supreme Intelligence which acts upon the minds of men.
In addition, you have to cultivate a grateful mind as this enables you "to move into closer harmony with the creative energies of the universe...To fix your attention on the best is to surround yourself with the best and to become the best."
Act in the Presence of Now
A very important aspect of Wattles' teachings claims that "man must not only think but his personal action must supplement his thought." This means that in addition to cultivating a positive mindset, the work that needs to be done should not be neglected.
He warns that if you act in the present with your mind on the future, your present action will be with a divided mind and therefore, it will not be very effective.
Wattles adds that every day is either a successful day or a day of failure and he emphasizes that it is the accumulation of successful days that leads to the achievement of goals.
He believes that a person should do all that can be done every single day.
However, he concludes that you have to do all that you can do everyday without haste, worry or fear as that will put you in a competitive mindset which will remove you from the blessings of the creative mindset.
Source:
- Wattles, D. Wallance. The Science of Getting Rich. Elizabeth Towne Publishing, New York, 1910.
 |
