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The Game of Life and How to Play It – Audio Book

on October 25, 2023 IN Book Notes
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In 1925, Florence decided to publish her first book The Game of Life and How to Play It. After unsuccessfully finding a publisher for her work, she published it herself. Her second book, Your Word is Your Wand followed in 1928 and her final book The Secret Door to Success was published in 1940 shortly before her death on October 17, 1940. A fourth book, The Power of the Spoken Word is a compendium of her notes, gathered by one of her students and published posthumously in 1945.

Post Published May 2018, Updated broken links and added notes: Oct 2023

Florence Scovel Shinn, an illustrator living in New York City, became a teacher of New Thought after a divorce. New Thought was a movement which holds the belief that individuals can create their own reality through intentional thoughts and prayer, much like the current Law of Attraction movement. The Game of Life and How to Play It is her first book, and is remarkable for being written by a woman and meant for a genteel female audience. (Summary from Wikipedia)

This audiobook has inspired thousands of people around the world to find a sense of purpose and belonging. It asserts that life is not a battle but a game of giving and receiving, and that whatever we send out into the world will eventually be returned to us.

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  • Never ask for success and prepare for failure
  • Prepare for the thing you asked for, even if there isn’t the slightest sign of it in sight.
  • Man can only receive what he sees himself receiving.
  • Every man is a golden link in my good
  • None of these things move me
  • Mindset of Lack – The logical mind tells you to hold onto every cent because you don’t know where the next one will come from
  • ** Impress the subconscious mind with expectancy**
  • Start the day with an affirmation
  • If this thing I desire is mine I cannot lose it, if is not give me it’s equivalent
  • If you desire riches you must first be rich in consciousness and orderly
  • The only thing that gives things weight in nature is the law of gravity, cast your burdens aside
  • God is the supply, there is a supply for every demand
  • You must act, as if you already received
  • Man must prepare for the things he has asked for
  • God doesn’t need any time, and it’s never too late , with him, any things are possible.
  • Every disease caused by mind not at ease
  • Unforgiveness is the most prolific cause of disease
  • Start the day with right words
  • Man’s supply is inexhaustible and unfailing, when fully trusted
  • I cast the burden on the Christ within , and go free
  • Man is a perfect idea in Divine mind
  • The Game – “Death and Life are in the power of the tongue.”
  • The Law of Prosperity – “Prosperity comes with the word”
  • The Power of the Word – “Good will produces good outcomes”
  • The Law of Non-resistance – “Replace fear with faith, and all good should be attracted”
  • The Law of Karma and the Law of Forgiveness
  • Assume only good things will happen to you
  • Fear is the faith in evil. Have faith in good. Leave no room for fear
  • Repeatedly affirm what you desire to be true, and give thanks as if it already happened.
  • “Man can only receive what he sees himself receiving”
  • Bless the past and forget it, bless the future knowing it holds endless joys, but live fully in the NOW.
  • Man always gets what he desires when he relinquishes personal will, thereby enabling infinite intelligence to work through him.
  • Complete task=symbolic of demonstration
  • Power must have a non-resistant engine/instrument.
  • Man will reach the stage where his word materializes immediately
  • Check self hourly to see if it is fear motivating you, or faith
  • Boulder in space is weightless
  • Life is not a battle, but a game that requires understanding spiritual law.
  • Jesus Christ taught the law of giving and receiving, where what is sent out returns to the sender.
  • The imaging faculty plays a crucial role in manifesting one’s desires in life.
  • To succeed in life, one must train their imagination to focus on positive images and ideals.
  • The conscious, subconscious, and super-conscious mind are three key aspects of the mind.
  • Understanding one’s true destiny and desires is essential to avoid pursuing wrong paths.
  • The law of substitution can replace wrong ideas with right ones to bring about positive change.
  • Intuition can guide one towards the right path and help in making correct decisions.
  • Fear must be replaced with faith to manifest one’s desires effectively.
  • Man can only receive what he can envision and believe to be true.
  • Man’s spoken word and belief can create expectancy in the subconscious mind and attract certain situations, even if the object itself has no inherent power.
  • Trusting in lucky charms or objects alone without recognizing the power behind them can be limiting. One should put faith in higher principles and not graven images.
  • Objects like horseshoes or lucky ornaments can create a feeling of expectancy, but the real power lies in recognizing God as the one and only power behind everything.
  • Changing subconscious beliefs and expectations can lead to positive outcomes and happy surprises instead of disappointments.
  • Non-resistance is a powerful law. Fear and belief in two opposing powers can attract negative situations, while facing fears and resisting less can lead to their dissolution.
  • The spoken word and mental states can affect the body and manifest disease or health. Healing the soul or subconscious mind is essential for healing the body.
  • Love and goodwill are powerful forces that can heal and transform lives, while unforgiveness and negative thoughts can cause disease and other negative outcomes.
  • Inharmonious external situations often reflect internal mental in-harmony. Changing oneself and sending goodwill to others can transform external experiences.
  • Non-resistance is key to overcoming evil or negative situations. Blessing and sending goodwill to others can neutralize negativity and protect oneself from harm.
  • Transmutation through non-resistance and affirmation can turn failure into success and change one’s experience of life.
  • Living in the present moment and focusing on the now is essential for success and manifestation. Do not dwell on the past or fear the future.
  • Affirmations must be carefully worded and convincing to the individual’s consciousness to be effective in bringing about positive changes.
  • The law of karma, or “comeback,” states that what a person gives through thoughts, deeds, and words, will return to them in the future.
  • The more man knows, the more he is responsible for, and a person with knowledge of spiritual law, which he does not practice, suffers greatly in consequence.
  • Man can only be what he sees himself to be and only attain what he sees himself attaining. Everything happens first in his imagination before it manifests in reality.
  • Obedience to spiritual law precedes authority, and the law obeys man when he obeys the law. Like the law of electricity, when handled ignorantly, it becomes man’s deadly foe; when understood and obeyed, it becomes his servant.
  • The importance of right desire in demonstrations. Forcing things into manifestation through personal will leads to ill-gotten results and failure. Demand only that which is yours by divine right and relinquish personal will to allow infinite intelligence to work through you.
  • The power of casting burdens upon the super-conscious mind (Christ within) to release the subconscious from adverse thoughts or conditions. Active faith and consistent repetition of affirmative statements are essential for impressing the subconscious.
  • Making-believe and impressing the subconscious with images of prosperity, success, and abundance can lead to their manifestation in one’s life.
  • The darkness before the dawn signifies the rising of doubts and fears from the subconscious, which must be faced and released to achieve the big demonstration.
  • Fearlessness is essential for casting off fear and attracting abundance and prosperity. Faith without works is dead; one must actively demonstrate faith through actions and behaviours.
  • The power of love as a cosmic phenomenon that opens the door to the fourth-dimensional world. Real love is selfless, free from fear, and pours itself out without expecting anything in return. It is a strong magnetic force in the universe.
  • Jealousy is the worst enemy of love, and fear can lead to losing the thing one loves.
  • Real love demands nothing in return, blesses the loved one, and sees them as perfect.
  • Giving opens the way for receiving; tithing or giving a tenth of one’s income is a powerful practice.
  • Intuition plays a vital role in making decisions and taking action; following intuitive leads can lead to success.
  • Disease and unhappiness often stem from violation of spiritual laws and negative mental patterns.
  • Man’s will should align with the universal will; faith is an effort of the will to hold the perfect vision without wavering.
  • One must be ready for surprises when making demands on the universal; external circumstances may seem wrong, but things are going right in reality.
  • The woman had to begin by forgiving someone, as resentment and unforgiveness block the flow of good.
  • Injustice occurred again when the landlord broke the lease and raised the rent, but the woman remained undisturbed and blessed the situation.
  • Due to a divine mistake in new leases, the tenants held possession of the apartment for another year, and later the landlord offered her $2,000 to vacate.
  • The apparent injustice was a way for her demonstration to unfold, proving there is no loss in divine mind.
  • Man’s highest demand is for the divine design of his life, which includes health, wealth, love, and perfect self-expression.
  • Man must see the perfect plan in his mind’s eye and hold onto it without wavering, expecting it to manifest.
  • Man must demand definite leads from the Infinite Spirit to guide him on his path.
  • Man should not force mental pictures but receive flashes of inspiration and see himself making great accomplishments.
  • Man must overcome fear and stage-fright to allow infinite intelligence to express itself through him.
  • Man should trust in divine guidance and not be too sure of himself, allowing the Father within to do the work.
  • Man’s demonstration may be delayed through resistance or dictating how it should manifest.
  • Man must stand still and acknowledge the presence of God in all aspects of life, including facing fears and challenges.
  • Fear and worry are deadly sins in metaphysics, as they attract what one fears or worries about.
  • Man must complete his demands with the belief in divine completion, allowing the manifestation to unfold perfectly.
  • Man should be a cheerful receiver and not block his channels by refusing gifts or returns that come to him.
  • The difference in life circumstances often results from subconscious beliefs carried over from past lives, but man can overcome these limitations through spiritual understanding.
  • Prayer is a command, demand, praise, and thanksgiving, where man should decree that only the divine idea be made manifest.
  • Man must enlarge his expectancies to receive greater blessings, never compromising his demands.
  • After making a demand, man should not turn back, but continue to stand firm in faith, even when faced with challenges or delays.
  • Demonstrations often come at the 11th hour when man lets go of doubt and reasoning, allowing infinite intelligence to work.
  • Impatient desires can lead to violent or undesirable manifestations, while patient faith allows for greater blessings to unfold.
  • Two attitudes of mind cause loss or depreciation: lack of appreciation and fear of loss.
  • Surrendering a problem to a higher power can lead to instantaneous manifestation of solutions.
  • There is a difference between visualizing (governed by the conscious mind) and visioning (governed by the super-conscious mind).
  • Acting through intuition or definite leads, rather than forcing a demonstration, leads to successful outcomes.
  • Believing in the power of the spoken word and aligning with divine will can lead to miraculous results.
  • Understanding the Christ within as the man made in God’s image and likeness can bring forth healing and salvation.
  • Mastering the art of thinking with right thoughts and faith can bring about desired outcomes.
  • The game of life’s simple rules are fearless faith, non-resistance, and love.
  • Affirmations for prosperity, right conditions, faith, health, guidance, eyesight, hearing, and freedom from bondage are provided as tools for transformation.

A woman I know, had, for years an appearance of a terrible skin disease. The doctors told her it was incurable, and she was in despair. She was on the stage, and she feared she would soon have to give up her profession, and she had no other means of support. She, however, procured a good engagement, and on the opening night, made a great “hit”. She received flattering notices from the critics, and was joyful and elated. The next day she received a notice of dismissal. A man in the cast had been jealous of her success and had caused her to be sent away. She felt hatred and resentment taking complete possession of her, and she cried out, “Oh God don’t let me hate that man.” That night she worked for hours “in the silence”.
She said, “I soon came into a very deep silence. I seemed to be at peace with myself, with the man, and with the whole world. I continued this for two following nights, and on the third day I found I was healed completely of the skin disease!” In asking for love, or good will, she had fulfilled the law, (“for love is the fulfilling of the law”) and the disease (which came from subconscious resentment) was wiped out.

Haven’t been able to use my hands for the past month which is why you haven’t seen any updates. So now spending time trying to reframe my mindset to heal. ~ Penny

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