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Healing of the Self

It comes to this--that much of human disease and sickness is traceable to the faulty functioning of the human self. Learn how to use that self correctly in its physical, emotional, intellectual, and spiritual aspects and you learn how to prevent or cure part, or most, or even all of your ill health.

1. The Laws of Nature
   • The spiritual importance of health
   • Disease has hidden causes
   • Physical mortality
   • The Philosopher's body
2. The Universal Life Force
   • The vital body
   • Nature's healing power
   • Exercises and meditations
3. The Origins of Illness
   • The karma of the body
   • Mental states and physical conditions
   • The importance of hygiene
   • Dangers of drugs and alcohol
4. Healers of The Body and Mind
   • Services of the healing arts
   • Medicine and surgery
   • The practices of psychology
   • Neuroses and its treatment
   • Hypnosis
5. The Healing Power of The Overself
   • Spiritual and mental healing defined
   • Mental healing--its limited success
   • Healers and the spiritual path
   • The work of the Overself
   • Seek inner peace