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The Game of Life and How to Play It<\/span><\/p>\n

Unedited by Larry Chiang <\/span><\/p>\n

Florence Scovel Shinn<\/span> (1871\u20131940) was an American artist, book illustrator, and New Thought spiritual teacher. She is best known for her 1925 self-published book <\/span>The Game of Life and How to Play It<\/span>, a classic in metaphysical and positive-thinking literature that predates many modern Law of Attraction teachings. en.wikipedia.org<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Her work draws heavily from the Bible (especially the teachings of Jesus), viewing life as a spiritual \u201cgame\u201d governed by universal laws rather than a random battle or struggle. Success comes from understanding and applying these laws through thoughts, words, faith, and imagination. The book is in the public domain and available as free PDFs online.<\/span><\/p>\n

Core Idea: Life Is a Game<\/span><\/p>\n

Shinn teaches that most people treat life as a battle, but it is actually a <\/span>game of giving and receiving<\/span> (\u201cWhatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap\u201d). You cannot win without knowing the spiritual rules, found clearly in the Old and New Testaments. cslasheville.org<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

The goal is the <\/span>\u201cSquare of Life\u201d<\/span> \u2014 perfect happiness through balance in four areas:<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  <\/span>Health<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  <\/span>Wealth<\/span> (prosperity\/abundance)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  <\/span>Love<\/span> (relationships, harmony)<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  <\/span>Perfect self-expression<\/span> (your unique divine purpose or destiny)<\/span><\/p>\n

There is a \u201cDivine Design\u201d or perfect plan for each person in the superconscious mind (God Mind within). Your job is to recognize it, claim it, and let it unfold without forcing wrong desires. cslasheville.org<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Key Principles and How to \u201cPlay\u201d (Apply Them)<\/span><\/p>\n

Shinn uses real-life anecdotes (often her clients or herself) to illustrate practical metaphysics. Here are the main ones:<\/span><\/p>\n

1.  <\/span>Power of Thought, Imagination, and the Subconscious<\/span>
Your imagination is the \u201cscissors of the mind\u201d \u2014 it cuts out pictures that manifest in your outer world. Whatever you feel deeply or image clearly impresses the subconscious (which acts like neutral power\/electricity and carries it out in detail).
Train it to see <\/span>only good<\/span>. Fear or negative mental movies (e.g., picturing disease or failure) can manifest them. Replace fear with faith: \u201cWhy worry \u2014 it will probably never happen.\u201d cslasheville.org<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

2.  <\/span>Power of the Spoken Word (Your Word Is Your Wand)<\/span>
Words are creative. Jesus taught: \u201cBy your words ye are justified and by your words ye are condemned.\u201d Idle complaints, jokes about lack, or negative statements (e.g., \u201cI\u2019m sick and tired of this\u201d or \u201cI\u2019ll end up in the poorhouse\u201d) program the subconscious.
<\/span>How to play<\/span>: Use positive affirmations and \u201cspeak the word\u201d with conviction. Bless what you have (e.g., multiply your $8 like the loaves and fishes). Demand from Infinite Intelligence: \u201cInfinite Spirit, open the way for my highest good.\u201d Repeat with faith. en.wikipedia.org<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

3.  <\/span>Law of Expectancy \/ Faith<\/span>
You receive what you deeply expect. Nothing stands between you and your desires except doubt and fear (inverted faith). \u201cWish without worrying\u201d and act on intuition (\u201chunches\u201d). Make the first move: Ask, seek, knock. blog.12min.com<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

4.  <\/span>Law of Nonresistance<\/span>
Do not fight or resent obstacles \u2014 that gives them power. \u201cResist not evil\u201d means turn the other cheek spiritually by focusing on good. Nonresistance + faith dissolves problems.<\/span><\/p>\n

5.  <\/span>Law of Karma (Cause and Effect) and Forgiveness (Grace)<\/span>
What you send out returns (hate gets hate, love gets love). But forgiveness and grace transcend karma \u2014 you can erase past mistakes. \u201cUnder grace and not under law.\u201d Cast burdens on the divine and forgive yourself\/others. youtube.com<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

6.  <\/span>Law of Substitution \/ Divine Selection<\/span>
Release wrong desires (e.g., a specific person or outcome that isn\u2019t right for you). Ask for the \u201cdivine equivalent\u201d or right idea instead. The perfect will come without loss.<\/span><\/p>\n

7.  <\/span>Love, Intuition, and Letting Go<\/span>
Love is the greatest harmonizer. Follow inner guidance (intuition = \u201cin-tuition\u201d from within). Impress the subconscious by \u201ccasting the burden\u201d \u2014 affirm, then release worry and trust the outcome.<\/span><\/p>\n

8.  <\/span>Denials and Affirmations<\/span>
Deny (erase) false beliefs of lack\/limitation. Affirm truth: health, wealth, love, and perfect self-expression are yours by divine right. Example affirmation style: \u201cI am an irresistible magnet for all that belongs to me by divine right.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

Practical Tips from Shinn to Start Playing<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  Monitor thoughts\/words \u2014 they are constantly impressing your subconscious.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  Visualize and affirm your \u201csquare of life\u201d clearly.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  Act on intuitive nudges, even if they seem illogical.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  Bless current circumstances and expect miracles.<\/span><\/p>\n

\u2022  Erase fear by focusing on: \u201cGod is my supply\u201d or similar truths.<\/span><\/p>\n

Her other books (<\/span>Your Word Is Your Wand<\/span>, <\/span>The Secret Door to Success<\/span>, <\/span>The Power of the Spoken Word<\/span>) expand on these ideas with more affirmations and stories. goodreads.com<\/span><\/a> <\/span><\/p>\n

Shinn\u2019s message is optimistic and empowering: You are not a victim \u2014 with spiritual understanding, right thinking, and spoken faith, you can manifest your highest good. Many readers find her simple, anecdote-filled style very practical even today. The full book is short and worth reading directly for the examples.\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b\u200b<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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