To recapitulate and make all clear we will suppose that the reader
desires during the following day to be in a calm, self-possessed or
peaceful state of mind. Therefore at night, after retiring, let him
first completely consider what he wants and means to acquire. This is
the Forethought, and it should be as thorough as possible. Having done
this, will or declare that what you want shall come to pass on
awaking, and repeating this and thinking on it, fall asleep. This is
all. Do not wish for two things at once, or not until your mind shall
have become familiar with the process. As you feel your power
strengthen with success you may will yourself to do whatever you
desire.



CHAPTER IV.

FORETHOUGHT.

"Post fata resurgo."

"What is forethought may sleep--'tis very plain,
But rest assured that it will rise again."

"Forethought is plan inspired by an absolute Will to carry
it out."

It may have struck the reader as an almost awful, or as a very
wonderful idea, that man has within himself, if he did but know it,
tremendous powers or transcendental faculties of which he has really
never had any conception. One reason why such bold thought has been