You Can Work Your Own Miracles Ch 1
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What enabled the young man, born without ears, to develop some hearing capacity?

  • Surgical intervention by specialists
  • Psychological directives of his father (correct)
  • Advanced hearing aids
  • Natural recovery over time

What is identified as a major factor that influences physical health according to the content?

  • Exercise routine
  • Dietary habits
  • Mental attitude (correct)
  • Genetic predisposition

Which of the following is NOT a consequence of a negative mental attitude as described?

  • Difficulty in selling products
  • Increased physical strength (correct)
  • Experiencing frustration and misery
  • Attracting negativity from others

How does mental attitude impact the effectiveness of prayer?

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What is described as the 'master key' that unlocks multiple blessings in life?

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What was the initial diagnosis made by the doctor regarding the newborn?

<p>The child was born with no ears and would be deaf. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How did the father respond to the doctor's diagnosis of his son?

<p>He expressed his belief that his son would not be deaf. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did the doctor believe about the conditions faced by the father?

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What did the father consider to be a powerful remedy for his son's condition?

<p>Refusal to accept undesirable circumstances. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was revealed about the young man 25 years later?

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What primarily controls an individual's experiences and perspective in life?

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Which aspect best defines a positive mental attitude?

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How does one develop a positive mental attitude towards problems?

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What is the significance of focusing on the 'seed of an equivalent benefit' in adversity?

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What is the relationship between mental attitude and behavior according to the content?

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What does a person with a positive mental attitude not do?

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How is 'Infinite Intelligence' perceived in relation to a positive mental attitude?

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What is a common consequence of a negative mental attitude?

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What is an essential habit of a positive mental attitude?

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According to the content, what role does 'faith' play in relation to mental attitude?

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Refusing to Accept

The father's powerful remedy involves refusing to accept any undesirable circumstance as inevitable.

Powerful Remedy

The father believes in a powerful remedy that can address any situation, including his son's disability.

Medical Science Limitation

The doctor believed that medical science had yet to find a way to help children born without ears to hear.

Unwavering Hope

Despite the doctor's skepticism, the father maintained unwavering hope that his son could hear.

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Miraculous Result

Twenty-five years later, another doctor was amazed to find that the son, despite being born without ears, had developed the ability to hear.

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Bone Conduction Hearing

A type of hearing where sound vibrations travel through bones in the skull to the inner ear, bypassing the eardrum.

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Positive Mental Attitude

A mindset characterized by optimism, resilience, and a belief in one's ability to overcome challenges.

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Mental Attitude and Physical Health

A positive mental attitude can contribute to better physical health, while a negative one can worsen existing conditions.

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Mental Attitude and Prayer

A positive mental attitude, specifically faith, is crucial for effective prayer.

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Mental Attitude and Driving

A positive mental attitude while driving leads to safer behavior, while negative attitudes can lead to accidents.

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What is the most important thing we control?

Our mental attitude is the one thing we have complete control over. We can choose our thoughts and how we react to situations.

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How does a positive mental attitude benefit us?

It helps find good in every experience, even negative ones. It focuses on what you WANT, not what you don't.

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What is the 'seed of an equivalent benefit'?

Every bad experience has a hidden positive lesson or opportunity for growth, like a seed growing into something good.

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How does our mental attitude affect our reality?

Our thoughts have power. Thinking positive attracts positive things, while negative thoughts attract negativity.

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What is the difference between controllable and uncontrollable problems?

A positive mental attitude helps us focus on solving problems we can control and accept those we can't.

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How does a positive mental attitude help us with others?

It allows us to understand and accept the weaknesses of others without being influenced by their negativity.

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What are the habits of someone with a positive mental attitude?

They act with clear purpose, go above and beyond, and face problems with confidence and a cool head.

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What is the role of faith in a positive mental attitude?

Faith in a higher power or a force greater than ourselves helps us direct our actions towards achieving our goals.

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How does mental attitude affect habits?

Both good and bad habits are formed by our mental attitude, it can even help us change negative habits into positive ones.

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What is the power of positive mental attitude?

It's the foundation for personal growth, it can help overcome challenges, change habits, and achieve goals.

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Study Notes

Miracles and Mental Attitude

  • A father, a doctor, and a child born without ears exemplify the power of positive mental attitude
  • The doctor initially believed the child would remain deaf, but the father refused to accept this as inevitable
  • The father instead applied a remedy, refusing to accept a circumstance as inevitable, ultimately leading to restored hearing to a degree

How the Miracle Was Performed

  • The father's psychological directives through the child's subconscious mind influenced nature to develop a nerve system for bone conduction hearing
  • The father’s unrelenting belief and the resulting positive mental attitude influenced the child's outcome

Importance of Mental Attitude

  • Mental attitude significantly impacts various aspects of life
  • It affects relationships, health, prayer, driving, peace of mind, salesmanship, one's place in life, success, contributions, and more
  • A person's mental attitude influences what happens to them after death
  • Mental attitude is the only personal aspect we have full control over.

Positive Mental Attitude Explained

  • Positive mental attitude is a fixed purpose to benefit from all experiences (pleasant or unpleasant)
  • It actively looks for "the seed of an equivalent benefit" in failures and adversity, nurturing growth
  • It keeps the mind focused on desired circumstances and distant from the undesired
  • It distinguishes between controllable and uncontrollable problems, addressing the former and accommodating the latter
  • It allows for others' flaws and weaknesses without negativity
  • It fosters purpose-driven action and service-over-obligation, remaining calm amidst unfavorable situations
  • It empowers faith in Infinite Intelligence and the ability to achieve goals
  • It aids healing from alcoholism and smoking

Controlling Mental Attitude

  • Controlling mental attitude begins with strong motives and desires
  • Factors influencing mental attitude include a burning desire, positive objectives, positive company, auto-suggestion, understanding individual control, and subconscious conditioning tools
  • The American Way of Life is based on protecting freedom of mental control

The Power of Positive Examples

  • Thomas Edison, Henry Ford, Andrew Carnegie, and Mahatma Gandhi exemplify how positive mental attitude fosters achievements amidst struggles (failures, poverty, even war in Gandhi's case)
  • A positive mental attitude is the foundation of all success and leadership at all levels
  • Positive mental attitude is comprised of hopes, wishes, and beliefs culminating in faith- the pathway to Infinite Intelligence

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Explore the remarkable story of a father, a doctor, and a child born without ears, highlighting the power of positive mental attitude. Discover how unwavering belief and psychological influence can lead to miraculous outcomes. This quiz delves into the importance of mindset in shaping our lives and experiences.

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