Genuine Mediumship; or, The Invisible Powers

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Genuine Mediumship; or, The Invisible Powers

by William Walker Atkinson

EN·~7 hours

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Description

This work opens a thoughtful investigation into the hidden layers of human perception, inviting listeners to reconsider what most people label “supernatural.” It argues that every phenomenon we can sense—whether through ordinary sight and hearing or through the rarer, heightened faculties of a few individuals—belongs to the realm of nature, not to some realm beyond it. By grounding occult study in observable experience, the author offers a clear, rational path for those curious about psychic abilities.

Central to the discussion is the distinction between “supernormal” and “supernatural.” The text defines supernormal as an extraordinary, yet natural, extension of ordinary senses, while warning against the misleading connotations of the supernatural. Through concise examples and careful terminology, it shows how a disciplined mind can recognize and explore these higher powers without abandoning the laws that govern the material world. Listeners will come away with a fresh vocabulary and a more grounded perspective on the invisible forces that shape our lives.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (429K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Suzanne Lybarger, Brian Janes and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2008-05-05

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

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About the author

William Walker Atkinson

William Walker Atkinson

1862–1932

A key early voice in the New Thought movement, he wrote dozens of books on mental training, self-development, and esoteric ideas, often under several pen names. His work helped shape a whole corner of early 20th-century self-help and occult writing.

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