It is an
instructor in the use of the universal Principle of Life, and my effort has
been to explain the way in so plain and simple a fashion that the reader,
though he may have given no previous study to New Thought or metaphysics, may
readily follow it to perfect health. While retaining all essentials, I have
carefully eliminated all non-essentials; I have used no technical, abstruse, or
difficult language, and have kept the one point in view at all times.
As its
title asserts, the book deals with science, not speculation. The monistic
theory of the universe - the theory that matter, mind, consciousness, and life
are all manifestations of one substance - is now accepted by most thinkers; and
if you accept this theory, you cannot deny the logical conclusions you will
find herein. Best of all, the methods of thought and action prescribed have
been tested by the author in his own case, and in the case of hundreds of
others during twelve years of practice, with continuous and unfailing success.
I can say of the Science of Being Well that it works; and that wherever its
laws are complied with, it can no more fail to work that the science of
geometry can fail to work. If the tissues of your body have not been so
destroyed that continued life is impossible, you can get well; and if you will
think and act in a Certain Way, you will get well.
If the
reader wishes to fully understand the monistic theory of the cosmos, he is
recommended to read Hegel and Emerson; to read also "The Eternal
News," a pamphlet by J. J. Brown, 300 Cathcart Road, Govanhill, Glasgow, Scotland.
Some
enlightenment may also be found in a series of articles by the author, which
were published in The Nautilus, Holyoke,
Mass., during the year 1909,
under the title, "What is Truth?"
Those
who wish more detailed information as to the performance of the voluntary
functions - eating, drinking, breathing, and sleeping - may read "New
Science of Living and Healing," "Letters to a Woman's Husband,"
and "The Constructive Use of Foods," booklets by W. D. Wattles, which
may be obtained from the publishers of this book.
I would
also recommend the writings of Horace Fletcher, and of Edward Hooker Dewey.
Read all
these, if you like, as a sort of buttress to your faith; but let me warn you
against making the mistake of studying many conflicting theories, and
practicing at the same time, parts of several different "systems";
for if you get well, it must be by giving your WHOLE MIND to the right way of
thinking and living. Remember that the SCIENCE OF BEING WELL claims to be a
complete and sufficient guide in every particular. Concentrate upon the way of
thinking and acting it prescribes, and follow it in every detail, and you will
get well; or if you are already well, you will remain so. Trusting that you
will go on until the priceless blessing of perfect health is yours, I remain,
Very
truly yours,