Anyone ever study any New Thought metaphysical type stuff that came out after the turn of the century? I'm particularly a fan of Emmet Fox. Anyone ever study his stuff? Although not particularly religious he was a Christian philosopher in the early 20th century. An Example of his writing: Treatment means knowing the Spiritual Truth about any person or situation. If, like most people, you believe that appearances are realities and that they cannot be changed, then you cannot give a treatment. But if you believe that Jesus was right when he said, "Judge not according to appearance but judge righteous judgment," it is in your power to change anything for the better and to heal most things. Begin every treatment (no matter how many you may give) by saying: Treatment can overcome this difficulty. I have nothing to deal with but my own thoughts. Then get to work on these thoughts and change them - one by one if necessary - from error to Truth. Insist on the good and harmonious character of Being. Insist that God really is the only Presence and the only Power. Remind yourself constantly that your own concept is what you see, and that it is your business to change that. Make "me" toe the line and show him that "I" am the boss. Claim power as the child of God. Be persistent. Do not take "no" for an answer, and it can only be a matter of time before you are victorious. (p. 57) . . . You cannot claim too much for yourself provided you claim the same thing for all other human beings. In fact, it is your duty to claim all good things and to continue claiming them until they demonstrate in your outer experience. Claim health. Claim harmony and true success. Claim happiness. Claim power to help and bless others. Above all, claim power in prayer, the power to demonstrate in your own life. You need not be afraid that this policy can cause you to be egotistical or selfish. On the contrary, it will make you a blessing to all with whom you come in contact. Of course, this law works both ways (it would not be a law if it did not), and therefore you must be very careful not to claim the negative things that you do not want. . . (p. 59)