82 The Law of the Rhythmic Breath 



you. You are making for yourself a protecting 

 sheath against demoralizing mundane influences of 

 that earth, earthy character which feeds material- 

 ism. Sympathetic vibrations are the wires upon 

 which epidemics spread from victim to victim, and 

 commonly that sympathy is fear. But courage 

 and confidence can be made equally contagious. 

 Happy, courageous thoughts draw the vibrations 

 of happiness and courage; and, steadfastly main- 

 tained, will spread a contagion of health and 

 happiness round about you. 



