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The Human Spirit

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PUBLISHERS' NOTICE. 

This book is not a book of theories - it deals with facts. Its author regards the best of theories as but 
working hypotheses to be used only until better ones present themselves. The "fact" is the principal thing 
the essential
thing to uncover which the tool, theory, is used. The sanest thinkers the best investigators hold no theory, not
 even the one dearest to them, that they are not ready and willing to throw away when a better one presents 
itself, whether that better one be discovered by themselves or other persons. This is the true philosophical 
spirit. 

It is true that this book may appear dogmatic rather than argumentative. But the author knows of no better way 
to present the facts of the subject, concisely and to the point free from the web of theory, and the quicksands
of argument. And so he has decided to take the liability of the charge of " dogmatism, " in order to deliver 
his message to you in the style that he feels will reach the greatest number, and thus do the most good. 

The facts stated In the book are true, and may be so proven by you in your actual practice, if you will but 
follow instructions. This, after all, is better than argumentative proofs that fail to prove. 

The best way to get the benefit of this book is to start in to put its teachings into practice. Do not be 
content with merely agreeing intellectually to its propositions, but get to work and do something. This is the
only way for you to get the benefit of the book to get your money's worth from the book. 

The author has placed in your hands the operation of a mighty force of Nature you must do the rest. He has 
pointed out the way - you must take the steps yourself. He has opened the door, but you must walk through it 
yourself. 

We ask the reader to acquaint himself with each and every one of the several methods of healing taught in this 
book, before- he determines which he prefers to use. The wisest will take a little from each, rather than to tie
himself down to any particular method or system. All are good, but some will be better for individuals than 
others. The author mentions this fact, and tells yon how to select. 

The methods described in this book may be used in self-healing, even when it is not so stated in the text. In 
fact, self-healing is probably the favorite idea of the author, who believes in people doing things for 
themselves,and being independent, so far as is possible. 

We trust that you will appreciate the value and simplicity of this book, and will put into practice its 
important instruction. 

THE YOGI PUBLICATION SOCIETY. 

Chicago, III., April, 1906. 

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This book is intended to be a plain, simple, practical presentation of the various forms of Psychic Healing. 
We have said very little about theory although giving a general outline of the underlying theories that the 
healer may understand the nature of the work he is doing and have tried to make the book tell "how" to do 
the work. 

In introducing the subject we wish to say that we have not tried to make a religion of Psychic Healing, for 
this seems a folly to us. We do not see why Psychic Healing should be made into a religion, any more than 
should Drug Healing, Massage, Osteopathy, or any other form of healing. All true healing results from an 
application of perfectly natural laws, and the power employed is as much a natural law as is electricity. 
For that matter, all natural laws are of " divine " religion, and are equally worthy of respect and reverence. 
1 There has been a great tendency in the Western world to build up religious or semi-religious cults around 
the work of healing. 

Each cult or sect claims that its cures and healing is the result of some special creed or meta-physical
belief, notwithstanding the fact that the other sects make cures in about the same proportion. 


The above facts being true, it follows that the Oriental psychic healer fails to feel that jealousy and 
prejudice regarding practitioners of other forms of healing, which, alas, is so prevalent in the Western world. 
He believes that any form of true healing employs the same force and power that he is using notwithstanding 
the difference in the methods and he respects the same accordingly. He naturally prefers his own method, but 
does not abuse his neighbor for preferring another method. 

Moreover, the Oriental healer is taught from the beginning that there are certain natural laws of the body, 
which must be observed in order to maintain health, or to restore it if lost. He believes that that which makes 
the healthy man healthy will make the sick man well. We allude to the natural laws regarding nutrition, 
elimination, breathing, etc. We have set forth our conception of these 
laws in our book, "Hatha Yoga," and will briefly mention the same in the succeeding chapter entitled "The 
Natural Laws of the Body" to which we refer all students, strongly advising them to acquaint  themselves 
with these natural laws before attempting healing work. We are fully aware that many "Western schools of 
Psychic Healing ignore these laws as too "material" but one has but to look around him to see the folly of 
that position. Natural laws may not be defied with impunity. 

We believe that if people would follow the teachings of "Hatha Yoga" there would be no need for healing of any 
sort, for all would maintain health. But people will not do this, and therefore healing methods are necessary. 
And we believe that Psychic Healing is the best and highest form of Healing known to man. But even Psychic 
Healing will not, and cannot, effect a permanent cure, unless the patient will change his or her habits of 
living, and will endeavor to live in accordance with Nature's laws. 

So therefore, again and again, do we urge the healer to acquaint his patient with these natural laws of the 
body - "Hatha Yoga" - and while giving the healing treatments he should endeavor to "work in" advice and 
instruction regarding the natural laws of the body, so that when the patient is healed he will live in such a 
manner as to promote health, and to hold the ground he has gained, and not slip back again. 

We believe that these two books companion books "Hatka Yoga" and "Psychic Healing" will give one the "Key to
 Health. " 

This book is not intended as a treatise upon disease. On the contrary, it says as little as possible about 
disease, and prefers to keep before the eye of the student the Healthy Condition, and the means of bringing 
it about. Therefore you will see but little of symptoms in this book. Symptoms are but various indications of 
a cause behind them, and we believe that there is only one general cause for disease, and that is improper 
functioning of the cells. In other words, we believe that all disease is but Cell-disease. And we believe that 
the general treatments given in connection with the principles laid down in "Hatha Yoga," will remove the 
cause of the trouble, and the symptoms will then disappear. 

We will not take up your attention with praise of the systems of healing taught in this book. We believe that 
"the proof of the pudding lies in the eating, " and we say to you, "Try It." 

Have confidence in yourself, and in your healing power. It is your Divine heritage, and  is not a gift bestowed 
upon but a few. It is a general gift and natural power that may be developed by practice and confidence, and 
instead of decreasing by use, it grows in proportion to its use. It is like a muscle that is developed by 
practice, but which becomes soft and flabby by non-use. 

But when you begin to make cures, and hear wonderful reports of your success, which may seem miraculous to 
those around you who do not understand the subject, do not become puffed up or conceited, and begin to 
believe 
tnat you have some special gift or power. This is folly, for all healers are but channels of expression 
through which the natural forces and energies flow. You are but an instrument in the hands of Natural Laws. 
Do not forget this.  This thought may be turned into a source of strength if you will look at the other side of the 
proposition and remember that you have the forces of the Universe "back of you. 

We advise the student to carefully study, and acquaint himself with all of the methods taught in this book. 
After doing so, let him select the methods that appeal most to him being guided by Ms intuition. Let him, 
if he is so led, take a little from one system and a little from another, and combine them into a system 
of his own. Let him "take his own wherever he finds it" Do not deem it necessary, to tie yourself to any one 
system, or to wear the "label" or "tag" of any one school. Beware of labels and tags on the mind. Be YOURSELF. 

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