We invite your consideration of the following forms of “treatment” for various disorders, as given by some of the “Divine Scientists” and other metaphysical and semi-religious organizations and cults. As you read them, try to discover the Suggestive germ so nicely surrounded by the sugar-coating—the Suggestive pill so cleverly concealed by the “metaphysical” raisin.
From a journal published in Chicago several years ago, called “Universal Truth,” the following “treatments” were clipped:
A correspondent who asked for a “treatment” adapted to the cure of nervousness, is instructed to use the following formula, which must be “repeated over and over”:
“I am warmed and fed and clothed and healed by Divine Love.”
Another correspondent is given the following formula for the cure of sore feet, the affirmation to be made frequently:
“I so thoroughly understand the divine working of the Truth, and I so thoroughly realize the presence of the Father in me and about me that I am now conscious that omnipotent Love rules in every atom of my being, soul and body. My feet can never be weary nor sore. God created my feet perfect. I walk the pathway of life in perfect ease and comfort. All the obstacles in my path have vanished, and my feet are bathed in a sea of pure love. Through a knowledge and realization of the presence of Omnipotence, I praise and thank God for the perfect spirit of peace that now dwells within me.”
The following additional “treatment” is suggested to this sufferer from sore feet:
“Mentally place yourself in an attitude to realize the power of the words you utter, for the fullness of peace and harmony in your feet comes with realization. The more frequently this spiritual medicine is used, the sooner comes manifestation of perfect health.”