"The History and Power of Mind" is a compilation of Richard Ingalese's lectures and articles on New Thought and mental therapeutics, first published in 1902. Ingalese, a self-taught alchemist and charismatic speaker, explores complex topics like self-control and hypnotism, offering practical insights into mental and psychic phenomena.
Recognized for its cultural significance, this work contributes to the foundational knowledge of civilization. It has been chosen by scholars for its importance, highlighting its role in understanding historical and societal contexts.
The word occult may imply witchcraft or magic, but in fact, simply deals in what is hidden or secret, including the hidden truths of the spiritual realm. Fragments of Truth (originally published in 1921) is a collection of articles and essays written by New Thought pioneers and spiritual explorers Richard and Isabella Ingalese. Ranging in topics from the physio/psycho-science of vibrations to freeing the soul to Jesus Christ, each author proves him- or herself a poetic courier of metaphysical intelligence, delivering the divine secrets that are the keys to gaining a fulfilling life, a higher mind, and a deeper soul. American lawyer RICHARD INGALESE (b. 1854) and his wife, psychic and healer ISABELLA INGALESE (b. 1863) were self-taught alchemists and proponents of New Thought. The pair, who claimed to have confected the true Philosopher's Stone, which confers immortality and turns common metals into gold, disappeared in the early 20th century. Before their disappearance, they authored several articles and books, including History and Power of Mind (1902), Astrology and Health (1927), and Cosmogony and Evolution (1907).
Richard Ingalese's lectures on the human mind, and its interactions with supernatural phenomena and lore, together form a classic work of occult guidance. Writing at the opening of the 20th century; a time when occultism underwent significant popularity, Richard Ingalese concentrates on topics which pertain directly to the human mind. Its capacity to interpret and affect the world around it, including realms unseen, is the central theme of this book, which acts as a superb introduction to the myriad occult phenomena in our lives. Use of what Ingalese terms the 'divine mind' is the way in which followers of the occult gain experience and knowledge of things beyond ordinary perception. Yet closeness with the Supreme Power is not a simple matter of mere contemplation; there are certain conditions of temperament and behavior that prepare a person for knowledge. Ingalese advocates calm introspection, self-control, and a harnessing of emotions which can distract from attainment.