The Game of Life and How to Play It was first published in 1925.

If you’re looking for a quick guide on the basic principles of manifestation, then look no further than reading The Game of Life and How to Play It, by Florence Scovel Shinn.

In this self-help prosperity classic, the pioneering author and member of the New Thought Movement, explains how to apply the power of positive thinking and the spoken word to prosper in every aspect of your life. Throughout the book, Shinn emphasizes the importance of shifting your mindset from a lower negative vibrational state to a higher positive vibrational state by thinking and speaking in terms of what you actually desire to experience.

The book includes a list of positive affirmations that are simplistic but powerful for improving your health, relationships, and finances. According to Shinn, “Every disease is caused by a mind not at ease.” She goes on to explain how you can live a happier and healthier life by changing the words that you speak and the thoughts that you think. The affirmations provided in the book can also be used as a template for creating your own.

The book also includes stories based on the author’s actual experiences. The stories are quip, straightforward and relatable. The stories place the principles and affirmations in context, while illustrating the application and effectiveness of basic manifestation principles. Shinn also discusses how negative perceptions are often rooted in feelings of guilt and unworthiness. Readers will quickly learn how to shift their mindset and use the power of positive affirmations to become more aligned with abundance, health, prosperity, and divine love.

The Game of Life and How to Play It, is essentially about developing more trust in God (who is the creator of the Universe) to provide all that you need to achieve your life goals. It’s a practical guide for living with more consciousness and faith by using the creative power of your thoughts and words to live a more intentional, meaningful and abundant life that’s aligned with your divine purpose.

This book is a delightful, re-affirming and refreshing read for those who are already familiar with the principles and practice of manifestation. While newcomers will gain practical knowledge and tips for using the power of the mind and the spoken word to transform every aspect of their lives and achieve their most desirable goals.

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