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THE ARCANE TEACHING: The Secret Science Behind the Law of Attraction – William Walker Atkinson (1909)

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 (00:00:00) 1. The Arcane Teaching (00:17:50) 2. Absolute Law (00:36:23) 3. Infinity of Nothingness (00:53:08) 4. The Manifestation (01:12:35) 5. The Cosmic Will (01:31:09) 6. Involution And Evolution (01:50:30) 7. The One And The Many (02:09:14) 8. Metempsychosis (02:27:20) 9. Survival of the Fittest (02:45:46) 10. Fate and Destiny (03:03:51) 11. Law, Order, and Sequence (03:21:55) 12. Dominant Desire; Sovereign Will (03:41:05) 13. Lower Astral Planes (04:00:02) 14. Astral “Black‑Keys.” (04:17:12) 15. Higher Astral planes (04:35:36) 16. Psychic Phenomena (04:53:32) 17. Mentalism (05:11:03) 18. Invocation and Evocation (05:28:26) 19. The Secret of the Opposites (05:47:23) 20. The Secret of Rhythm (06:05:31) 21. The Secret of Balance THE ARCANE TEACHING: The Secret Science Behind the Law of Attraction – William Walker Atkinson (1909).First published in 1909, The Arcane Teaching stands as one of William Walker Atkinson’s most enigmatic and philosophically ambitious works. Writing at the height of the New Thought movement, Atkinson sought to present not merely techniques for success or mental influence, but a coherent metaphysical system explaining the nature of reality, consciousness, will, and destiny itself. This book is not casual self-help—it is a structured initiation into what Atkinson describes as the hidden laws governing mind, matter, and spirit.In this episode of the Secret Law of Attraction Podcast, we explore The Arcane Teaching as a foundational text for understanding the deeper mechanics behind attraction, manifestation, mental causation, and personal power. Atkinson moves far beyond affirmations and optimism. He challenges the listener to grasp universal law, cosmic order, and the disciplined use of will. Throughout the book, he blends philosophy, occult science, psychology, and Eastern metaphysics into a single arcane framework meant to awaken the “inner knower.”What makes The Arcane Teaching especially relevant today is its insistence that consciousness is primary, that reality unfolds according to law rather than chance, and that human beings possess latent powers when they align desire, will, and understanding. The Law of Attraction, in Atkinson’s view, is not magical thinking—it is a lawful process rooted in mental vibration, polarity, rhythm, and balance.This episode walks listeners step by step through each part of the book, revealing how Atkinson builds his argument from absolute principles to practical occult application. Whether you approach this work as philosophy, esoteric psychology, or spiritual science, it remains a profound guide for those seeking mastery over self and circumstance.Part I – Fundamental Principles1. The Arcane TeachingAtkinson opens by defining the “Arcane Teaching” as knowledge that has always existed beneath religious dogma and philosophical systems. He frames this wisdom as universal, impersonal, and lawful—accessible only to those prepared to think independently. This chapter establishes the book’s purpose: not belief, but understanding.2. Absolute LawHere, Atkinson introduces the idea that the universe operates under immutable law. Nothing happens by accident; all effects arise from causes. For students of the Law of Attraction, this chapter emphasizes responsibility—thoughts, desires, and actions inevitably produce corresponding results.3. Infinity of NothingnessOne of the book’s most abstract chapters, this section explores the paradox of the Absolute as both everything and nothing. Atkinson draws from Eastern philosophy to explain how manifestation arises from an infinite, formless source. This “nothingness” is not emptiness, but limitless potential.Part II – The Cosmos4. The ManifestationThis chapter explains how the universe emerges from the Absolute into form. Atkinson describes manifestation as a mental process on a cosmic scale, reinforcing the idea that mind precedes matter. Creation itself becomes the ultimate example of the Law of Attraction in action.5. The Cosmic WillAtkinson introduces the concept of a universal will operating through all forms of life. This Cosmic Will is not personal, but intelligent and purposeful. Human will, he argues, is a localized expression of this greater force—a key insight for understanding personal power.6. Involution and EvolutionHere, Atkinson describes the descent of spirit into matter (involution) and its gradual return to conscious awareness (evolution). Human beings occupy a critical midpoint in this process, capable of self-awareness and deliberate growth.Part III – The Life of the Ego7. The One and the ManyThis chapter explores individuality within unity. Atkinson explains how the ego emerges as a center of consciousness while remaining connected to the universal whole. This balance between individuality and unity is essential to true self-mastery.8. MetempsychosisAtkinson addresses reincarnation—not as blind belief, but as a logical outcome of ...
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