Mental Induction
The phenomena of Mental Influence bears a striking analogy to that of the electrical
or magnetic energy. Not only is this so in the phase of wave motion and transmission,
but also in the phase of induction, as we shall see presently.
In physical science the term Induction is used to indicate that quality in a manifestation
of energy which tends to reproduce in a second object the vibrations
manifesting in the first object, without direct contact between the two bodies.
A magnet will induce magnetism in another object removed from its space. An
electrified object will tend to produce similar vibrations in another object by induction,
over great spaces. Heat waves travel along the ether, and tend to produce heat vibrations
in objects far removed, notably in the case of the sun and the earth. Even sound waves will
affect other objects in this way, as in the well-known instance of the glass or vase “singing” in
response to the musical note sounded afar off. In fact, we see and hear by processes similar to those described.
And in this same manner that Thought-Waves carry the vibrations of the mind
sending them forth to great distances, or lesser ones, tending to set up similar
vibrations in the middle of other persons within their field force. Thus a person
feeling a strong degree of anger will pour forth waves of that degree of mental
vibration, which, coming in contact with the brains of other persons, tend to set
up a similar feelings or emotions and thus cause the person to “feel cross” or
“peevish” or even to manifest a similar angry state of mind. We all know how easily
a fight is started by a very angry person in a room sending forth violent vibrations.
One has but to remember the instances of mob violence to see how easily
the “contagion of hate and anger” spread among people who allow themselves
to be influenced. And not only is this true of undesirable emotions and feelings,
but also of desirable ones. The influence of a good man who happens to be strong
mentally spreads among those around him, influence in them for good.
Orators, actors, preachers and teachers send forth strong within toll currents,
which tend to produce mental conditions on the part of their hearers corresponding
to the feeling held by the mind of the speaker. When you remember how this
speaker swayed your feelings, or how that actor made you weep with pity, shiver
with fear, or laugh with joy, you will see how Mental Induction acts.
But not only is this true when we are in the actual presence of the person sending
out the Thought-Waves, but it is equally true that we are influenced by persons
far removed from us in space, often without their knowledge or intent, although
sometimes (in the case of one who understands the principal post) with full knowledge and intent.
The ether with which space is filled carries these Thought-Waves in all directions,
and the surface of the earth, particularly in the densely occupied portions, is filled
with these waves. These waves, carrying the mental vibrations, coming in contact
with each other, tend to set up combinations on one hand, or else neutralize each
other on the other hand.
That is to say, if two sets of waves of a similar nature
meet there is likely to be a combination formed between them just as between
two chemicals having an affinity for each other. In this way the “mental atmosphere”
of places, towns, houses, etc., is formed. On the other hand if currents of
opposing vibrations come in contact with each other, there will be manifested a
conflict between the two, in which each will lose in proportion to its weakness,
and the result will be either a neutralization of both or else a combination having
vibrations of an average rate.
For instance, if two currents of mental energy meet,
one being a thought of Love and the other Hate, they will neutralize each other
if they are equal, or if one is stronger than the other, it will persist but robbed of
much of its strength. If it were not for this neutralizing effect we would be largely
at the mercy of stray currents of thought. Nature protects us in this way, and also
by rendering us immune to a considerable extent.
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