In Tune with the Infinite; or, Fullness of Peace, Power, and Plenty

Ralph Waldo TrineProject Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.5
Word count
264K words
Chapters
27

Tags

English Originals Life PhilosophyInspirationSpiritual PracticeSpiritual ComfortPsychological InsightIntellectual EnlightenmentSlow ReadingPotential DevelopmentSelf-GrowthSelf Improvement

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.In Tune with the Infinite; or, Fullness of Peace, Power, and Plenty by TrineAuthor: Trine, Ralph Waldo, 1866-1958,Language: English, Class: BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis, Release Date: Nov 20, 2007

Editor's review

Ralph Waldo Trine's In Tune with the Infinite is a representative work of popular philosophy from the early twentieth-century American New Thought movement. Organized around "peace, power, and plenty," it argues that individuals can improve their circumstances by attuning their inner state to cosmic order. Its value lies not in rigorous argument but in persuasive prose that turns abstract spiritual ideas into everyday attitudes and beliefs. The book relies heavily on affirmations and exhortation, giving it an inspirational tone and preserving the characteristic style of the era's spiritual writing. For understanding the origins of New Thought, success literature, and self-help culture, it is a useful primary text; readers seeking self-reflection may also draw from it insights on focus, belief, and emotional management. Note that some claims are metaphysical, and readers should exercise discernment rather than treat them as scientific conclusions.

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Reading tips

  1. Read one short section a day, pause afterward, and note one attitude adjustment to practice that day.
  2. Compare the book's claims with your own experience, distinguishing adoptable attitude advice from period metaphysical statements.
  3. Read alongside historical material on the New Thought movement to understand its social and intellectual context.
  4. After finishing, write a brief reflection identifying which ideas were genuinely useful and which require reservation.

About the publisher

Project Gutenberg United States · Founded in 1971

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Contents

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FAQ

What kind of book is this? It is popular philosophy and spiritual self-help writing from the early twentieth-century American New Thought movement, presenting in prose the idea of attuning one's mindset to cosmic order. It is neither an academic philosophy treatise nor a religious classic.
Are the book's claims scientifically grounded? Some claims are metaphysical and belief-based and should not be taken as scientific conclusions. Readers may treat the book as a historical text and material for self-reflection, exercising discernment about assertions concerning causality and efficacy.
Can I read it without background knowledge? Yes. The language is generally accessible, and the exhortative tone makes it easy to enter. Familiarity with the basic tenets and historical context of the New Thought movement will make it easier to understand the recurring core concepts and the author's motivation.

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About the author

Ralph Waldo Trine Author · American · 1866–1958

Ralph Waldo Trine (1866–1958) was an American writer, philosopher, and animal welfare advocate associated with the New Thought movement. He was born in Mount Morris, Illinois, and died in Claremont, California. His best-known work, In Tune with the Infinite or, Fullness of Peace, Power, and Plenty, was one of the movement's best-selling books and has been translated into twenty languages. Four of his works are held in this collection: the above title, What All The World's A-Seeking, Thoughts I Met on the Highway: Words of Friendly Cheer From The Life Books, and The Higher Powers of Mind and Spirit. These writings generally explore spiritual potential, inner cultivation, and positive belief, in an accessible and encouraging style that gave them a place in the popular philosophy and mind-culture literature of their time. Public information on his life and education is limited.