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Horatio W. Dresser was a New Thought religious leader and author in the United States, speaking to audiences in major cities throughout the country. His books were best sellers and considered the mainstream of the New Thought movement. Dresser saw Christian Science and New Thought as linked in what he called the "mind cure" movement, but disliked the public emphasis on Christian Science as opposed to what he saw as the "more rational" New Thought. In this book, Dresser presents ideas and information that can drive positive change today.

Every man wants to succeed. He may not know why or in what respect. But love of power is innate and even the lowest member of society is spurred on by an ill-defined restlessness, a half-conscious ambition, at least to realize the ideals of self-interest.

Life is wonderfully simple. One efficient energy or spirit permeates all that exists. A few universal laws characterise this energy in all phases of its infinitely varied manifestation. To feel this spirit as a living reality within, to understand these simple laws and adapt life to wise obedience to them - this it is to possess the greatest peace, happiness, and power of doing good. The entire secret could be told in a few words...

This excerpt from Dresser's epic Perfect Whole gets right to the heart of the all-in commitment it takes to the the life that will allow you to reap the benefits of the Law of Attraction.

This volume is the first of a series of studies of the inner life, the main purpose of which is twofold. The point of approach is from the side of practical experience, and the first object is the development of a practical method. But incidentally, it is hoped that the facts and values of this practical study may be of service to philosophy. In fact, the production of these volumes was begun with the conviction that philosophy and life may be brought nearer, that practical interests put new demands upon philosophy.

En El poder del silencio, Dresser argumenta que el silencio no es simplemente ausencia de ruido, sino un estado de ser que puede conducir a una comprensión más profunda de uno mismo y del mundo. El autor destaca la relevancia del silencio en la meditación, el autoconocimiento y la conexión espiritual. Con una mezcla de filosofía, psicología y espiritualidad, Dresser ofrece técnicas y reflexiones para incorporar el silencio en la vida diaria, ayudando al lector a encontrar paz, claridad y una profunda sabiduría interior.