What is new thought?

"New thought" is both new and ancient!  "New thought"...

• emphasizes the power of the mind, positive thinking, and the creative potential of thought to shape one’s life and reality.

• teaches that thoughts, beliefs, and attitudes can influence physical health and overall well-being.

• suggests that God, Spirit, or Universal Mind are present everywhere, including within each individual, rather than as a distant being.

• popularized the idea that “like attracts like”—that holding positive thoughts and affirmations attracts positive experiences.

• emphasizes applying spiritual principles (gratitude, visualization, forgiveness, prosperity thinking) to everyday challenges rather than focusing on doctrine.

• generally sees all religions and philosophies as containing truth, and encourages an open, universal approach to spirituality.

• has inspired and overlaps with movements like Unity, Religious Science, Divine Science, and even much of today’s self-help, mindfulness, and “manifestation” teachings.

• has been described as a blend of Christian mysticism, metaphysics, and practical psychology—a belief that what you dwell on, you bring about.

adapted by LeRoy from ChatGPT

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