Think and Grow Rich Ch 12

The Brain as a Broadcasting and Receiving Station

• The human brain acts as a broadcasting and receiving station for thoughts.
• Under proper conditions, the brain can receive thought impulses from others.
• Creative Imagination acts as the brain's receiving set, processing thoughts from various sources: Infinite Intelligence, subconscious mind, another's conscious mind, and another's subconscious.
• Intuition and hunches are explained by the Creative Imagination's function.
• Intense concentration and focus enhance receptivity to external thought impulses.
• Emotions drive this thought-reception process; heightened emotions intensify the ability of minds to communicate effectively.
• Sex, when vigorous and controlled, energizes the brain, increasing its receptiveness to ideas.
• Transmuted sexual energy makes the Creative Imagination highly receptive.
• The subconscious mind broadcasts thought impulses.
• Creative Imagination receives these thought impulses.
• Autosuggestion helps operate the mental broadcasting station, turning desires into their monetary equivalents.
• Operating the mental broadcasting station involves subconscious mind, Creative Imagination, and autosuggestion.

Intangible Forces

• The world is increasingly understanding intangible forces.
• Historically, focus on physical senses has limited understanding of intangible forces, including thought.
• The power of thought exceeds our physical "self".
• People are largely unaware of the unseen forces controlling them.
• Examples include the force of ocean waves, gravity, thunderstorms, and electricity.
• Intangible forces exist in soil, resources, and nature, which influence food, clothing, and money.
• Our ability to understand the great force of thought remains limited.

The Physical Brain

• The human brain’s central switchboard (network connecting brain cells) is exceptionally complex.
• There are an enormous number of nerve cells (10 to 14 billion) in the cerebral cortex, arranged in specific patterns.
• Scientists are studying the brain for more in-depth understanding.
• The brain's intricate structure potentially functions beyond just physical processes.
• Studies suggest potential communication links with intangible forces.

Telepathy and Extrasensory Perception (ESP)

• Telepathy and clairvoyance are increasingly considered by some to exist.
• Experiments, notably by Dr. Rhine at Duke University, show consistent results suggesting ESP's validity.
• ESP does not seem to depend on physical senses or radiant energy.
• ESP functions across varying distances.
• ESP functions best when the individual is alert and focused, not in sleep.
• Narcotics hinder ESP reception, stimulants enhance it.
• Telepathy and clairvoyance may be one and the same faculty.
• ESP may encompass prophetic dreams and premonitions.
• Ideal conditions for stimulating the "Sixth Sense" (practical ESP) involve close teamwork between individuals.

Mind Stimulation

• "Blending" of minds through discussion might lead to problem solutions, tapping into outside knowledge sources.
• The described "master mind" method, with harmonious discussion by three, is a practical application of this.
• This method may unlock the Carnegie formula, which relates dominating thoughts with achievement.

Explore the fascinating concept of the brain as a broadcasting and receiving station for thoughts. This quiz delves into how Creative Imagination processes thought impulses from various sources, including Infinite Intelligence and the subconscious mind. Understand the roles of emotions, concentration, and sexual energy in enhancing the brain's receptivity to ideas.