4.  Levels of Consciousness

All of us can see that this world is slowly approaching the threshold of a new consciousness.  The power to think is common to all of us.  Man is what he thinks, but man does not yet know that his power to think is infinite.  Consequently his own creative power is unlimited if he but believes.   There are three steps, each one is absolutely essential.  First, you must accept the knowledge of your own untapped power.  Secondly, you must have the courage to dare to unlock it and use it.  Thirdly, you must have the faith to do it purely. But you must also have a strong will, because if you scatter your energy forces, nothing is accomplished.  You require energy to concentrate.  This is vital to the unlocking of the knowledge you can obtain, and the lower the quality of energy, the lower the level of consciousness.  All of us can see that the less a man thinks, the more he has to work for those who think.  Therefore, in order to raise your consciousness from whatever level it is now, you must acquire the knowledge of how to obtain the necessary energy your body needs.  All mysticism including all Yoga, starting with Hatha Yoga, is designed to get your body in the proper physical condition and your mind harmonious in order that you may increase your consciousness.  This book is simply a gathering together and refining of as much material as possible on ways and means to increase your energy level, which in turn will increase your consciousness, which in turn will increase your power to think.

A new civilization is being born before our very eyes.  Old customs, old creeds, and outdated precedents are slowly but surely passing away.  Vision, new faith, and service are taking their place.  the long-forged chains of traditions are slowly, through increased consciousness, being melted from humanity.  Thought is being liberated and truth is rising in full orbit before the astonished multitude.  Our world in essence is on the threshold of a new consciousness, new power, and a new realization within the self.  It is a thrilling time to be alive.