Henry Wood, one of the early mentors of the New Thought Movement, explains New Thought teachings and principles in a way that just about anyone should be able to understand. His book is an excellent and simple formulation of what New Thought had come to mean at that period.

It frequently has been said that presentations of New Thought principles are made in terms not readily intelligible to beginners. In the nature of the case, it is not easy to set forth a psychological and idealistic system so that it shall be perfectly clear to all.

It is also true that there is a decided though often unconscious inclination among the exponents of any movement to fall into a mannerism which is distinctive. Writers upon New Thought are no exception to this rule.

In this volume, the author does not claim to be exempt from such a tendency, but simplicity is his earnest aim. It is hoped that many who heretofore have been prevented from a careful investigation of the New Thought may be able to grasp much of its inner spirit and substance through an attentive perusal of these pages.