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GENERATING NERVE-FORCE. By reference to the first paragraph of rated the physical phase of mental magnetism into two coordinated manifestations, the first of which, i.e. the generation within the nervous system of a plenteous supply of nerve-force, I shall now describe.

The word ‘‘generation,’’ in this connection, only imperfectly conveys the idea of the actual process of acquiring nerve-force within the nervous system, for the process is one of ‘‘absorption’’ and ‘‘distribution,’’ rather than one of ‘‘generation.’’ But as the latter term conveys a more simple picture of the process, I have thought well to use it in this connection, particularly as many of the old occult writers have used it, in this sense, before my time.

This process of nerve-force generation may be said to consist of two distinct, yet coordi- nated phases, viz: (a) the absorption of an 47 48 Personal Magnetism extra amount of nerve-force from the atmos- phere, by special forms of breathing; and (b) the distribution of the same to the great centres of the nervous system which act as reservoirs of nerve-force.

I shall now pro- ceed to consider these two respective phases, in their proper order. The first phase of nerve-force generation consists of the absorption of an extra supply of nerve-force from the atmosphere, by means of special forms of breathing.

All persons constantly: absorb nerve-force from the at- mosphere, in the ordinary process of breath- ing, the amount differing with the individual, or rather, with his habits of breathing. You will have noticed that the vigorous, strong individual, nearly always breathes fully— that is, deeply and regularly—while the weak person will breathe only partially and irreg- ularly.

There is a very close connection be- tween full, regular breathing and general physical health and strength, but I shall not touch upon this phase of the subject here, for it forms no part of this special instruc- tion. I merely drop a hint, which the wise will take advantage of.

Without wishing to lead you into the sub- Generating Nerve Force 49 tleties of Oriental psychology, with its com- plicated forms of breathing for psychic and spiritual development, etc., I must call your attention, at this point, to the philosophy underlying some of the Oriental breathing practices, for the same is based on the sound- est scientific principles.

The Oriental philos- ophy teaches that each mental and physical state of the individual is represented by a special rhythm of breath, the rhythm and condition always being found together. The mental or physical condition will invariably manifest the particular rhythm of breath which belongs to it; and, likewise (and this is one of the occult secrets) the deliberate assumption of a particular rhythm of breath will speedily result in the manifestation of the appropriate physical or mental condi- tion.

You have but to consider the subject for a moment, to see that when yon are fright- ened or angry, you breathe with a different rhythm than when you are calm and peace- ful. Each emotion, up and down the scale, has its own appropriate rhythm of breath which invariably manifests at the same time.

Moreover, different physical conditions like- 50 Personal Magnetism wise manifest in coordinated breath-rhythms, Keep a close watch on yourself, and those around you, and you will soon see that the above statements of facts are strictly cor- rect.