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THERE is a golden thread that runs through every religion in the world. There is a golden thread that runs
through the lives and the teachings to all the prophets, seers, sages, and saviors in the world's history, through the
lives of all men of truly great and lasting power. All that they have ever done or attained to has been done in full
accordance with law.
What one has done, all may do. This same golden thread must enter into the lives of all who today, in this busy
work-a-day world of ours, would exchange impotence for power, weakness and suffering for abounding health
and strength pain and unrest for perfect peace, poverty of whatever nature for fullness and plenty.
Each is building their own world. We both build from within and we attract from without. Thought is the force
with which we build, for thoughts are forces. Like builds like and like attracts like. In the degree that thought is
spiritualized does it become more subtle and powerful in its workings. This spiritualizing is in accordance with
law and is within the power of all.
Everything is first worked out in the unseen before it is manifested in the seen, in the ideal before it is realized in
the real, in the spiritual before it shows forth in the material. The realm of the unseen is the realm of cause. The
realm of the seen is the realm of effect. The nature of effect is always determined and conditioned by the nature
of its cause.
To point out the great facts in connection with, and the great laws underlying the workings of the interior,
spiritual, thought forces, to point them out so simply and so clearly that even a child can understand, is the
author's aim. To point them out so simply and so clearly that all can grasp them, that all can take them and infuse
them into everyday life, so as to mold it in all its details in accordance with what they would have it, is his
purpose That life can be thus molded by them is not a matter of mere speculation or theory with him, but a
matter of positive knowledge
There is a divine sequence running throughout the universe. Within and above and below the human will
incessantly works the Divine will. To come into harmony with it and thereby with all the higher laws and forces,
to come then into league and to work in conjunction with them, in order that they can work in league and in
conjunction with us, is to come into the chain of this wonderful sequence. This is the secret of all success. This is
to come into the possession of unknown riches, into the realization of undreamed-of powers.
Ralph Waldo Trine
Within yourself lies the cause of whatever enters into your life. To come into the full realization of your own
awakened inner powers is to be able to condition your life in exact accord with what you would have it.

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First published November 1, 1910

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Ralph Waldo Trine

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Ralph Waldo Trine was a philosopher, mystic, teacher and author of many books, and was one of the early mentors of the New Thought Movement. His writings had a great influence on many of his contemporaries including Ernest Holmes, founder of Religious Science. He was a true pioneer in the area of life-transforming thought. No other New Thought author has sold more books than he, his writings reaching far beyond New Thought circles out to the general public, which has bought and read Trine's books without ever knowing that they were New Thought.

He began his writing career in his early 30s. He was much influenced by the writings of Fitche, Emerson and the Scottish scientist/evangelist, Henry Drummond, his "What All the World's A-Seeking" expanding on a number of the themes covered in Drummond's inspirational classic, "The Greatest Thing in the World." His remarkable seminal book, "In Tune with the Infinite" was launched in 1897 and went on to sell over 2 million copies, and has stood the test of time for over a century. It was read by such luminaries as Queen Victoria, Janet Gaynor and Henry Ford. It is interesting that Henry Ford, pioneer of mass produced automobiles, attributed his success directly to having read "In Tune with the Infinite." After reading the book, Ford ordered it on mass, and distributed copies freely to high profile industrialists. It's a true mark of how powerful the book was and still is!

In its pages we find perennial truths that have been restated in many other forms in recent years, though perhaps never so clearly. By recognizing the power of our thoughts and by harmonizing our own with the Divine will, we will attract perfect peace, health, love, prosperity and success. A number of chapters from "In Tune with the Infinite" can be read on-line in the book "This Mystical Life of Ours" listed below.

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February 16, 2014
“Ok, to put this in perspective, this book has been on the market for about 115 years!!, and it is still widely published to this day. Ralph was/is regarded as one of the original founding voices of the New Thought movement, and with books like, In Tune with the Infinite, it is easy to see why.
Unlike some of the other books from this era & in this genre, such as Prentice Mulford’s book, Thoughts are Things, this book is linguistically easy to read.

That being said, the main premise of this book is very similar to others in the genre with the belief that our internal dialogue and beliefs are manifest in the external: essentially our thoughts create our reality, “…so far as the physical life is concerned, all life is from within outwards.” Thoughts are forces and when we realize the power within us and truly believe in that ability, then we can create a reality that we want rather than live in the reality that appears beyond our control, “Thoughts are forces, subtle, vital, creative, continually building and shaping our lives according to their nature. It is in this way that the life always and inevitably follows the thought.”

This of course means that we need to take responsibility for our thoughts and for the outcomes that come as a result of them, an idea that many people do not wish to entertain because it is far easier to place blame on external forces.Compounding the problem is that fear thoughts will bring with them consequences that are in opposition to what we desire. We manifest what we think about not what we want.

“The mind is everything, what you think you become.” Buddha

For those reading my other reviews this may be redundant; however, I add it here for those that have not read my reviews from similar authors: if you are deathly allergic to some of the labels/terms associated with religion, terms such as God, Jesus or spirit, then you might not enjoy this book, nor the other New Thought Books with similar messages.

In order to have a conversation about the unseen world, the world of cause, we need to get over the dogma associated with formal religions and see these labels simply as terms of reference for meaningful discussion. We can substitute any label we like, the essence remains the same.

Personally, I did not find this book to be ‘preachy’ or in any way advocating organized religion. The concepts on these pages, as with the other books in this area, if applied, have the power to transform our lives by allowing us to reclaim our power from the external. Of course this requires that we are honest with ourselves and that we take responsibility for both the ‘good’ and ‘bad’ alike.
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August 16, 2014
I got my hands on this book at an old book store. It was hard cover well used beaten book, I had to buy it once I read a few sentences. It is one of the books that I read very often. I gifted copies of it to many of my friends.


Books like this are like manuals for life.

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May 2, 2020
Beautiful, yet taut and dense inspirational tome about keeping yourself "in tune" with "the infinite" (God). At core, it's how we need to continuously keep and practice this attunement. Written in 1908, well ahead of its time. Still speaks to the Positive movement.
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November 10, 2022
Allegedly, Henry Ford, a pioneer of mass-produced automobiles, attributed his success directly to reading "In Tune with the Infinite." After reading the book, Ford ordered it in mass and distributed copies freely to high-profile industrialists. Why? Perhaps becouse of the intense spirituality, maybe the strong Christianity messages or perhaps due to some fascinating points that he is making and will explain below.

First, when it comes to Christianity, I couldn't understand what denomination his core belief is. From what I have seen on TV, the words used are pretty much what you see from those TV evangelists in the USA. God knows their core value system or sells Christ and his teachings by popularizing them for a mass audience. It felt like that in some parts, but then again, to classify him, it sounded a bit like the teachings of the Baháʼí Faith and the unity of humanity.

ʻAbdu'l-Bahá, founder of the "religion", first travelled to Europe and America in 1911–1912; he gave public talks that articulated the basic principles of the Baháʼí Faith. These included preaching on the equality of men and women, race unity, the need for world peace, and other progressive ideas for the early 20th century. ʻAbbás (Persian: عباس), the Master, is a strong supporter of the unification of all religions, and here, the author that wrote the book around the same time preaches the same thing. Coincidence? Perhaps but the fact is new wave spirituality authors always reuse microtrends and the time of the publication and teachings of Abba in the USA do match. Nevertheless cannot verify the above as accurate; it is just a speculation.

The exciting part is related to the connection between thoughts and reality. We are studying so much the observed phenomena occurring in front of our eyes but never the link between the ideas that we have on that moment and the phenomena observed. This end-to-end observation is totally missing from scientific reasoning. Here the author is trying to build an argument that thoughts are more powerful than we currently think. Our thoughts can make us sick, something that we tell, but we dont comprehend the extent of the actual power. It is accurate, and he is writing about it, that a negative thought can change the acidity of the saliva produced by our mouth. That part of the book was exciting to the point that reconfirmed my point of view that if we knew how powerful a thought is, we would never allow our brain again to make one.... the negative thought came, and I said in silence: κυριε ιησου χριστε ελεησον με and my pulses came back to normal.

It is a good book no matter your faith; give it a try...
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December 23, 2017
This is one of the books in The Prosperity Bible, which I'm quickly learning is basically a compilation of books about the Law of Attraction - which I completely reject as a "law." Our thoughts do not effect the external world, they only affect our behaviors and decisions, which will always have consequences, positive or negative. This book was also heavily focused on God/Spirit/The Infinite. In the chapter about physical health, they talked nothing about the importance of what you consume. They talked only about the importance of thinking that you are healthy. They stated that it is a scientific fact that you can think yourself well. Think yourself healthy. That thinking happy thoughts is the cure to all illness. Um no. Focusing on positivity is good, but it's not going to cure disease without proper nutrition, immune system function and potentially even treatment.
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June 13, 2013
This is one of favorite books. I keep it beside my bed and read from it often.
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March 7, 2013
I absolutely ador this book. The style appeals very much to me, and if you are someone who enjoys the classics and/or enjoys a more "old fashioned" writing style, it will appeal to you. Otherwise it may go over your head.

Follow your bliss,
Ronda del Boccio, the Story Lady
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January 16, 2018
This book!! I can’t tell you how it’s begun changing my life!!
There isn’t any preaching but there is reference to religion. Be open minded, don’t pass this one by because you think you’ll read about God too much. I’m not a religious person in regards to church etc however the author does use the term God as reference to something bigger than human life. It’s all how you perceive it. Be open minded, read this book (it’s a quick read) and feel HAPPY, enjoy!
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July 17, 2017
It's a very clear message that we are a piece of God/the universe having an experience. We are all that is, powerful spirit who has forgotten what we are. It's a very inspirational reminder of who we are and that we create our reality. Powerful thoughts and beliefs for example can make illness disappear. After all, God doesn't get sick and we are of God origin.
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February 8, 2024
This book was first published in 1897. Surprising how many well-known spiritual self-help books TODAY have copied this author’s beliefs and claims (but updated into current day language). Many think New Age ideas just sprung up in the last 40-50 years. Of course, not true.

A worthwhile read for me while going through some deeply difficult times.
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September 23, 2018
This book reads like a series of sermons and draws on the "law of attraction". Apparently, it inspired the book Think and Grow Rich. In its modern form, it might be compared to The Secret, but Trine was an academic and his practical influence inspired the likes of Henry Ford to greatness. This work is of the New Thought Movement which apparently developed from Christian Science. Members of the Christian Science church believe that illness can be cured by prayer alone and works best when not combined with medicine. Yet members of the congregation have often been in trouble with the law for refusing to give their children medicine. None of this is covered by Trine, but he too suggests that the ailments of the body are a result of poor living and can be cured through right living. When taken to the extreme, it seems that Trine's work is less helpful in a practical sense. However, Trine's work draws on the teachings of Jesus and his scholarly background is obvious. Trine states (p. 108):
It has been my aim to base nothing on the teachings of others, though they may be the teachings of those inspired.
Yet it is obvious that he was familiar with Stoicism and the work of Ralph Waldo Emerson. Trine's work is inspiring and I took copious notes. He suggests that all religions are based on a single truth and that it does not matter what religion one follows. He covers a lot of ground, including pedagogy (p. 67):
The true teacher is one whose endeavour is to bring the one they teach to a true knowledge of himself and hence of his or her own interior powers, that they may become their own interpreter.
He discusses the creation of art, literature, and music and suggests that great works emanate from one who knows both God and oneself, echoing the ideas of the ancient Greek philosophers. Further, his work echoes Nietzsche's concept of amor fati (p. 52):
You must recognise, you must realise yourself as one with Infinite Spirit. God's will is then your will, your will is God's will, and with God all things are possible.
While I will not be taking Trine's medical advice any time soon, there is much to be gained from a reading of this work. Originally published in 1897, it is one of the earliest self-help books I have read. Although he was at one time a salesman, Trine was no charlatan - he was a philosopher and a teacher and lived to the age of 92, realising in many ways what he argues in this book. This work amounts to a series of sermons based on some of the greatest philosophical ideas about the inner life. Although it is not referenced (although he occasionally refers to authors and prominent individuals), this is as good an overview of the inner life as I have read. The big lesson I take away from this book is to have faith and to be cautious of the thought-word-action cycle so as to avoid self-fulfilling prophecies. But make sure you go to the doctor if you get sick.
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July 17, 2025
This book was written in 1897 and my paperback version was printed in 1973. I have no idea how it came to be on my bookshelf, so I suspect it was Loren's. Coincidentally, this is another New Thought writing as my previous book was. This one is more spiritual than practical, however, but by uniting your thoughts with the infinite there should be positive benefits to your every day living. This philosophy/approach is appealing to me and I am trying to apply it in my daily living. I will be keeping this book for future reference.
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September 12, 2014
My favourite book of all time. Inspirational and spiritually devout yet unreligious. Written with a simple and innocent enthusiasm in the late 1890's and yet it had all the truths that so-called modern spiritual classics fail to understand let alone share.
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October 31, 2016
Good book touching on our relationship to God and the commonality of all religions. Touches on success topics as well. There are some good nuggets in this book but occasionally there are some long winded parts. After reading this book I will consider reading some of his other writings.
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July 12, 2012
I enjoyed this book. I felt very humble and when I finished reading this book, I let my daughter borrow it.
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June 19, 2013
Best book you will ever read and REread. I believe it is one that should be read annually or at least until it becomes second nature. Loved this book!
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July 4, 2016
Inspiring beautiful book that will continue to be a instruction manual to the way I live my life.
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February 11, 2017
Read this work at least 25 years ago and it is still one of the most inspiring pleasant books I have enjoyed.
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February 4, 2024
I'm glad I've finally read this famous book. Put in a nutshell, or maybe I should say, to put alongside similar books, they would be "The Power of Positive Thinking," and "How to Win Friends and Influence People," and then you can also put it alongside the idea that all you have to do is fervently believe in God and follow the dictum of "to thine own self be true and thus you will never be false to anyone." There is definitely something to the idea that all you have to do to be happy and successful is to think good thoughts and be nice to everyone. Just too bad that there are a multitude of humans out there just waiting to take advantage of people like that.

It is an uplifting book, and I'm happy for everyone whose lives thrive because they believe in a divine spirit that guides them, but then I look at what is going on in the world (Russia, the Middle East, Trumpism, casino capitalism) and I can't help but think you have to be naive to have this kind of a mindset.
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January 5, 2025
This 1897 classic explores the connection between thought, spirituality, and personal power, laying the groundwork for modern self-help and New Thought philosophy. Trine emphasizes that aligning with universal laws brings peace, success, and well-being. A key theme is the role of the subconscious mind, which he describes as a powerful force that shapes reality based on our thoughts and beliefs. By cultivating positive, harmonious thinking, individuals can reprogram their subconscious to attract health, prosperity, and happiness.

While some passages may feel repetitive or overly mystical, the book’s core message remains timeless: the mind, especially the subconscious, holds the key to transforming one's life.
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January 10, 2019
Kniha která čtenáři vysvětluje ty nejdůležitější spirituální poznatky v neuvěřitelně úžasné, krásné a hlavně srozumitelné formě a to navzdory tomu, že byla napsána před více než 100 lety. A rozhodně je stále aktuální - spíše více dnes než kdy jindy.
V každé kraťoučké kapitole je myšlenka "nad zlato" - kniha se dá číst po jedné kapitole každý den a mít nad čím přemýšlet a nebo pokud jste hladoví po poznání - ji zhltnout raz dva. Já se těším, jak se k ní v budoucnu budu vracet a znovu objevovat ta skvělá a hlavně univerzální moudra.

"Vždyť náboženství je jen jedno - náboženství živého Boha."
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February 9, 2024
A couple of interesting insights. And some of the basic insights are the same today despite 100 years difference. But one thing that struck me when it described eating meat vs vegetables. The author made the observation that those who eat more vegetables vs more meat are able to work on less sleep. And I don’t know why but this without any research seems true to me. Because you need nutrients to replenish yourself. If eating badly and more red meats, you probably are needing more time to replenish. If anything it makes me want to experiment with this informally to see if I feel more energy and wake up better instead of always feeling tired.
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February 25, 2022
I like this book's sense of optimism under all adversities. The author really believes in naivity. But I can think of many times in my life when I've been outsmarted and afterwards think if I'd only been less naive I would have been better off.
Trusting the unseen to help us has its disadvantages. I prefer to be informed by forethought before going into any unknown territory. But after saying this I think it's important to keep bucked up by unseen forces within too. Staying in tune with my inner self is essential for real happiness.
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January 12, 2025
An amazing uplifting book. Very much along the lines of Napoleon Hill's Think and Grow Rich. Tine hammers home the idea if you connect to the Divine Spirit of the Infinite with your thoughts, you can have the life you dream of. Our bodies, can be healed with our thoughts if we recognize that healing takes place from within. God is within us and if we can completely trust and have faith in the power of God and feel that trust and faith by realizing to live in service to God is to recognize God is within and we are God the Father.
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December 28, 2018
I was amazed to notice that this book was first published in 1897 and has been a great inspirational read. I agree that everything springs from a thought and a thought can be positive or negative. I agree what is stated in the book that - "God is the Infinite Spirit which fills all the Universe with Himself alone, so that all is from Him and in Him, and there is nothing that is outside". If you like New Age and Spiritual books this is an excellent read.
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