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Joseph Murphy (1898–1981) was an Irish-born American author and New Thought minister, best known for his writings on the power of the subconscious mind. He served as a minister at the Church of Divine Science in Los Angeles and wrote numerous books on metaphysical and spiritual psychology.

Known for: The Power of Your Subconscious Mind, How to Attract Money

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The Dual Nature of the Mind

To understand the power you possess, you must first grasp the dual nature of your mind. I often speak of it as two distinct phases of consciousness: the conscious and the subconscious. The conscious mind is the reasoning, analytical part—it thinks, chooses, and makes decisions. The subconscious, on ...

From The Power of Your Subconscious Mind

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Impressing Belief upon the Subconscious

Your subconscious is impressionable, much like wax before a seal. Thoughts mixed with emotion penetrate deeply, while idle wishes have no effect. This is why belief is the ruling factor: you must convince your subconscious through feeling, not mere words. If you say, “I am successful,” while secretl...

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Wealth as a State of Mind

Everything begins with a thought. Before gold was mined or houses were built, there existed an idea of comfort, safety, and beauty. The real starting point of wealth, then, is an image of abundance held in the mind with conviction. When you grasp this, you free yourself from the tyranny of appearanc...

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The Law of Attraction and the Power of Belief

Everything that has ever come into your life—favorable or unfavorable—has done so through the law of attraction. This is not to blame yourself for pain or misfortune, but to remind you of the creative power that is always at your disposal. Thought is magnetic. Prosperous thoughts attract prosperity;...

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About Joseph Murphy

Joseph Murphy (1898–1981) was an Irish-born American author and New Thought minister, best known for his writings on the power of the subconscious mind. He served as a minister at the Church of Divine Science in Los Angeles and wrote numerous books on metaphysical and spiritual psychology.

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Joseph Murphy (1898–1981) was an Irish-born American author and New Thought minister, best known for his writings on the power of the subconscious mind. He served as a minister at the Church of Divine Science in Los Angeles and wrote numerous books on metaphysical and spiritual psychology.

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