Power of Will; A Practical Companion-Book for Unfoldment of Selfhood Through Direct Personal Culture (Paperback)

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can usually download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1907 edition. Excerpt: ... do you attend with the eye?" "What is the value of the eyes?" "What is the relation of Will to the right use of the eyes?" "What is its place among the organs of sense?" "Is it of the most interest to you?" "Of the most value to you?" Always keep the child's Will at the fore. Practise the exercises as directed in Chapter IX. Exercises for the Ear. Repeat, as far as appropriate, the foregoing explanations and questions. Remember the Will. Practise the exercises as directed in Chapter X. Exercises in Smell. Repeat, as before. Practise the exercises as directed in Chapter XII. Exercises in Taste. Repeat, as before. Practise the exercises as directed in Chapter XI.. Exercises in Touch. Repeat, as before. Keep the Will foremost. Practise the exercises as directed in Cnapter XIII. Exercises for the Nerves. Repeat, as with the eyes. Suggest the importance of preserving the nerves in a good condition and of controlling them. Practise the exercises as directed in Chapter XIV. Exercises for the Hands. Describe the hands. Show how the hand is one of the mind's executive organs. Show its relation to man's progress. To the child's life. Practise the exercises as directed in Chapter XV. Exercises in Steadiness. Repeat, as with the eyes. Appeal always to Will. Practise the exercises as directed in Chapter XVI. During all these exercises, compare the interest and value of the various organs. Induce the child to put its mind into the use of the senses. In the meantime, secure the best possible practice of all the exercises by inquiring: Have you performed this act correctly t All of it? In your best way t Is it a good or useful or wise exercise? Is it a right exercise? Is your mind wholly in this exercise? Do you perform it because I require it, or for...