(8.14) Spiritual power depends upon use. Use determines its existence.
Spiritual power is the ability of the individual to intentionally direct their attention toward visualization that supports our ideal.
(7.24) Our greatest success will be achieved by a recognition that it is just as essential to give as it is to receive.
The individual is complete at all times and this makes is possible to receive only as we give. (2.28)
(2.4) The conscious mind has the faculty of discrimination. It has the power of reasoning. It is the seat of the will and may impress the subconscious.
The conscious mind receives its governing tendencies from heredity, which means it is the result of all past generations. (5.4)
(1.14) If we know the truth we can readily predict the outcome of every action based on a true premise .
A true premise is what we and/or others believe.
(1.17) The nature of truth is spiritual.
Truth, in this context, is objective, and is determined by our thoughts.
(2.7) If our desires are in harmony with the great whole, forces will be set in motion to bring about the desired result.
“Forward movement” is the effects created by a cause; the consequences of action.
(7.27) Concentrating on sorrow and loss brings sorrow and loss.
Our ability to think is our ability to act upon the Universal (creative potential) and bring it into existence. (1.6)
(8.17) Thought is spiritual and consequently creative. To consciously direct thought is to control circumstances, conditions, environment and destiny.
We may eliminate imperfect conditions by becoming conscious of our unity with the source of all power. (6.26)