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vibrations of normal consciousness so that they are 

 attuned to those of the supernormal state, va- 

 riously described as " subliminal," ' The Uncon- 

 scious Mind," and " The Subconscious." As it is 

 a vastly higher condition, not lower, supernormal 

 seems to identify it most clearly and aptly. Con- 

 sciousness really embraces all space, which is to it 

 non-existent; want of affinity in vibrations is the 

 only bar. Therefore there are no limitations to 

 the consciousness of the " knower." Ignorance 

 or choice forge their own limitations of condition 

 or state. Thus this normal self which we know 

 best is commonly a person of many limitations be- 

 cause failing to utilize its latent powers. As long 

 as we permit our desires to dwell upon lower phy- 

 sical pleasures this gateway remains closed, the 

 thought-power needed to open it being wasted and 

 dissipated in the world of externality. Passing 

 downward and outward it brings deterioration of 

 character, and effectually blocks the development 

 of higher Principles. 



I would entreat you to keep this basic fact ever 

 before you as both a warning and a guide: The 

 law of growth and development is based upon ac- 

 tivity, and the form of the activity upon the use 

 to which we devote it. No growth is possible 

 without use; and just as every unused muscle or 

 tightly bound organ in the body deteriorates 

 through the stagnation thus induced, so also do un- 



