I am Moments

Exploring the Power of New Thought

Introduction to the New Thought Movement

The New Thought movement is a diverse collection of religious denominations, authors, philosophers, and spiritual seekers.

It emerged in the 19th century, emphasizing metaphysical principles

and the power of positive thinking.

Adherents believe in the omnipresence of God

and the inherent divinity of humanity.

They focus on the ability to heal

and achieve personal empowerment

through mental and spiritual means.

New Thought draws from ancient wisdom traditions.

Core Themes and Principles

The Nature of the Divine: A supreme, universal, and everlasting presence.
Inherent Divinity of Humanity: Every individual possesses a divine essence.
Power of Thought and Belief: Mental states shape one's life experiences.

New Thought centers on several core themes.

These include the belief in a supreme Divine Intelligence

and the inherent divinity of humanity.

The movement emphasizes the creative power of thought

and its ability to influence reality.

It also focuses on healing,

the interconnectedness of all life,

and an inclusive approach to spirituality.

Author Profiles

Christian D. Larson

Prolific New Thought leader, teacher, and author.

He attended Iowa State College and Meadville Theological School.

Founded the New Thought Temple in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Authored "The Optimist Creed" and published

the periodical Eternal Progress.

Rhonda Byrne

Australian television writer and producer

best known for her book "The Secret".

Her work popularized the law of attraction.

She has written several sequels,

including "The Power" and "The Magic".

Ralph Waldo Emerson

American essayist, lecturer, philosopher, and poet

who led the Transcendentalist movement.

His essays, including "Nature" and "Self-Reliance,"

are foundational texts of Transcendentalism

and influenced the New Thought movement.

Ralph Waldo Trine

An American philosopher, author, and teacher,

a prominent figure in the early

New Thought movement.

His book "In Tune with the Infinite"

was a bestseller and greatly influenced Ernest Holmes.

Wallace D. Wattles

An American New Thought writer.

His most famous work is "The Science of Getting Rich,"

which influenced Rhonda Byrne's "The Secret".

Wattles was also involved in the Socialist Party.

He advocated for creative visualization.

Phineas Parkhurst Quimby

Generally regarded as the founder of the

New Thought movement, Quimby was an American

mesmerist and healer. He developed the concept

that illness originates in the mind.

Mary Baker Eddy was one of his patients.

Neville Goddard

A Barbadian writer, speaker, and mystic,

Goddard taught that the human imagination is God

and that individuals create their own reality.

He was mentored by Abdullah.

and lectured extensively.

Eckhart Tolle

A German-born spiritual teacher and self-help author,

best known for his books "The Power of Now"

and "A New Earth," which emphasize presence

in the moment. His teachings draw from

various spiritual traditions.

Wayne Dyer

An American self-help author and motivational speaker.

His first bestseller was "Your Erroneous Zones".

Dyer's message resonated with the

New Thought movement, emphasizing

self-reliance and positive thinking.

Esther Hicks

An American inspirational speaker and author,

known for co-writing books with her husband Jerry Hicks,

presenting workshops on the law of attraction

based on the teachings of "Abraham".

She appeared in the original version of the film The Secret.

Prentice Mulford

An American literary humorist and California author,

pivotal in developing New Thought concepts,

including the Law of Attraction.

His series of essays, "Your Forces and How to Use Them,"

was influential. He also wrote "Thoughts are Things".

Ernest Holmes

An American New Thought writer, teacher, and leader,

Holmes founded the Religious Science movement

and authored "The Science of Mind".

He also founded

Science of Mind magazine.

Bob Proctor

A Canadian self-help author and motivational speaker,

Proctor was known for his book "You Were Born Rich"

and his appearance in the film "The Secret".

He was influenced by Napoleon Hill's

"Think and Grow Rich" and mentored by Earl Nightingale.

Charles F. Haanel

An American author, philosopher, and businessman,

Haanel is best known for his book

"The Master Key System,"

a course in New Thought and personal success.

Napoleon Hill credited Haanel's work as a major influence.

Anthony De Mello

An Indian Jesuit priest and psychotherapist,

known for his popular speaking and books on spirituality.

His teachings blended psychotherapy

with Eastern and Western spiritualities,

encouraging people to "awaken".

Don Miguel Ruiz

A Mexican author of Toltec spiritual texts,

Ruiz is best known for "The Four Agreements,"

which became an international bestseller.

His teachings combine Toltec wisdom

with modern perspectives.

Matt Kahn

An American spiritual teacher, empathic healer, and author,

known for his YouTube videos

and bestselling books like

"Whatever Arises, Love That".

He emphasizes heart-centered solutions and unconditional love.

Napoleon Hill

An American self-help author,

Hill is best known for "Think and Grow Rich,"

one of the best-selling books of all time.

He emphasized the power of positive thinking.

He was a pioneer in the self-help movement.

Jane Roberts

An American author and poet who claimed

to channel a spirit personality named "Seth".

Roberts became a prominent figure

in the world of paranormal phenomena

and the New Age movement.

Robert Collier

An American author specializing

in self-help and New Thought metaphysics.

Collier wrote "The Secret of the Ages,"

which sold over 300,000 copies

in his lifetime.

James Allen

A British philosophical writer known

for his inspirational books and poetry,

Allen was a pioneer of the self-help movement.

His most famous work, "As a Man Thinketh,"

remains widely read.

Joe Vitale

An American spiritual teacher and author

best known for his appearance in the movie "The Secret"

and for "The Attractor Factor".

He is the president of Hypnotic Marketing, Inc.

and has written extensively on the law of attraction.

Sri Nisargadatta Maharaj

An Indian guru of nondualism

belonging to the Inchagiri Sampradaya.

His teachings emphasized self-inquiry

and the awareness of "I AM."

His talks were compiled in the book "I Am That".

Peter Francis Dziuban

An author and lecturer

on consciousness, awareness, and spirituality.

His books aim to help readers

experience greater clarity and freedom.

His work emphasizes direct experience of consciousness.

Adyashanti

An American-born former spiritual teacher and author,

Adyashanti taught for 26 years,

focusing on awakening

and embodying awakening.

He is the author of eleven books.

Loch Kelly

An award-winningauthor, meditation teacher, and psychotherapist,

Kelly is a recognized leader

in meditation and awakening.

He teaches Effortless Mindfulness

and has collaborated with neuroscientists.

Mooji

A Jamaican spiritual teacher

of Advaita Vedanta based in the UK and Portugal.

He became a disciple of Papaji in India.

He gives talks (satsang)

and conducts retreats, emphasizing self-inquiry.

Jac O'Keeffe

A spiritual teacher and author

who challenges the conditioned mind.

She experienced a spontaneous awakening

in 1997 and teaches a direct path

to recognizing true nature.

Jiddu Krishnamurti

An Indian spiritual leader

regarded as one of the greatest philosophical figures

of the 20th century. He emphasized

total spiritual freedom

through self-awareness.

Alan Watts

A British-born American writer, philosopher, and lecturer,

Watts is credited with popularizing

Eastern philosophy in the West,

particularly Buddhism and Zen.

He wrote over 25 books.

Joe Dispenza M.D.

An American author, researcher, and chiropractor,

Dispenza explores the science behind

spontaneous remissions

and the power of the mind-body connection.

He has written several bestsellers.

Hale Dwoskin

The New York Times best-selling author

of The Sedona Method, Dwoskin

is a leader in the field

of meditation and awakening.

He teaches emotional releasing techniques.

Lester Levenson

Developed a method for releasing

inner limitations that led to his recovery

and lasting peace. This method became known

as the Sedona Method,

which he later formalized for others to learn.

Jack Canfield

An American author and motivational speaker,

Canfield is the co-creator of the

"Chicken Soup for the Soul" series

and the author of "The Success Principles".

He is a leading expert in peak performance.

Maxwell Maltz

An American cosmetic surgeon and author,

Maltz is best known for his book

"Psycho-Cybernetics," which explored

the power of self-image.

His work influenced many subsequent self-help teachers.

Francis Lucille

A spiritual teacher in the tradition of

Advaita Vedanta (nonduality),

Lucille was a disciple of Jean Klein.

He teaches worldwide

and is the author of "Truth Love Beauty".