{"product_id":"the-law-of-the-new-thought-william-walker-atkinson-1911","title":"Das Gesetz des Neuen Denkens – William Walker Atkinson – 1911","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" class=\"celwidget\" data-feature-name=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-type=\"widget\" data-csa-c-content-id=\"bookDescription\" data-csa-c-slot-id=\"bookDescription_feature_div\" data-csa-c-asin=\"1616403217\" data-csa-c-is-in-initial-active-row=\"false\" data-csa-c-id=\"8tsvw5-cciwon-x67cl1-15mnup\" data-cel-widget=\"bookDescription_feature_div\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-a-expander-name=\"book_description_expander\" data-a-expander-collapsed-height=\"280\" class=\"a-expander-collapsed-height a-row a-expander-container a-spacing-base a-expander-partial-collapse-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-expanded=\"false\" class=\"a-expander-content a-expander-partial-collapse-content\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Law of the New Thought\u003c\/em\u003e is a concise yet foundational work in the New Thought movement, outlining the core principle that \u003cstrong\u003ethought is the primary force shaping human experience\u003c\/strong\u003e. William Walker Atkinson presents this “law” as both a philosophical truth and a practical tool—one that, when understood and applied, allows individuals to consciously direct their lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core, the book teaches that \u003cstrong\u003emind is causative\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that external conditions are reflections of internal mental states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCore Themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1. Thought as the Creative Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAtkinson asserts that thoughts are not passive—they are \u003cstrong\u003eactive forces\u003c\/strong\u003e that influence circumstances, attract conditions, and shape outcomes. Repeated thinking patterns become the blueprint for one’s reality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2. The Law of Attraction (Early Formulation)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhile not always labeled as such, the book presents an early articulation of what later became widely known as the “law of attraction”:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elike attracts like\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003eThoughts of success tend to attract opportunity, while thoughts of fear or failure tend to reinforce limitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e3. Mental Vibration and Influence\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAtkinson introduces the idea that thoughts carry a kind of \u003cstrong\u003evibratory quality\u003c\/strong\u003e, affecting both the individual and others. This connects to broader themes of personal magnetism and mental influence found in his other works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4. The Subconscious Mind\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe subconscious is described as the \u003cstrong\u003ereceptive field\u003c\/strong\u003e where repeated thoughts take root and manifest into action and habit. By impressing it with intentional ideas, one can reshape behavior and outcomes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5. Affirmation and Repetition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe book encourages the use of \u003cstrong\u003eaffirmations and consistent mental focus\u003c\/strong\u003e to override negative patterns and establish new, constructive beliefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e6. Responsibility and Self-Determination\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA strong emphasis is placed on personal responsibility. Individuals are not victims of circumstance, but participants in creation—whether consciously or unconsciously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTone and Style\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe tone is \u003cstrong\u003edirect, instructional, and empowering\u003c\/strong\u003e, characteristic of Atkinson’s writing. It blends philosophical insight with practical application, avoiding overly mystical language in favor of \u003cstrong\u003eclear mental principles\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHis ideas align closely with other New Thought figures such as Charles F. Haanel and James Allen, though Atkinson often emphasizes \u003cstrong\u003elaw and mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e over purely inspirational messaging.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eOverall Message\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Law of the New Thought\u003c\/em\u003e teaches that \u003cstrong\u003elife is governed by mental law\u003c\/strong\u003e, and that by consciously directing thought, individuals can influence their health, success, relationships, and overall experience.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn essence, Atkinson’s message is:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChange your thinking, and you change your world—not by chance, but by law.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"William Walker Atkinson","offers":[{"title":"PDF","offer_id":51873464647962,"sku":null,"price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Physisches Buch","offer_id":51873464680730,"sku":null,"price":1200.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0807\/9048\/7322\/files\/IMG_1462_9e790010-5e19-4cc3-848e-7830da954ccd.heic?v=1774621379","url":"https:\/\/oddenoughbooks.com\/de\/products\/the-law-of-the-new-thought-william-walker-atkinson-1911","provider":"Odd Enough Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}