Summary of The Game of Life and How to Play it (1925) by Florence Scovel Shinn

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In this video, Florence Scovel Shinn discusses the game of life and how to play it. She recommends using affirmations to bring success, and warns against using them unless they are satisfying and convincing to one's own consciousness. She gives the example of a woman who made a demand for work and received a great deal, but was never paid. However, because she is high in consciousness, her karma returns quickly.

  • 00:00:00 This recording is a production of the Master Key Society, and it discusses the game of life and how to play it. The main points are that life is a game and that one must understand the workings of the mind in order to play the game successfully. The subconscious contains power that is directed by the conscious mind, and the super-conscious contains a perfect picture of one's destiny. Many people are unaware of their true destinies, and instead pursue things that will not lead to fulfillment.
  • 00:05:00 In this 1925 speech, Florence Scovel Shinn tells the story of a woman who asks for guidance on what to do next, and is given a clear answer by Shinn. The woman follows the advice and goes home, where she finds herself with more money than she ever had before. She shares this story with others, and it has a positive effect on their lives.
  • 00:10:00 In this 1925 video, Florence Scovel Shinn explains the principle behind the game of life, which is to "substitute faith for fear," and how to use words to achieve success. She also discusses the power of the subconscious mind and how to break old negative records.
  • 00:15:00 This YouTube video is a lecture by Florence Scovel Shinn on how to play the game of life. Shinn tells the story of a woman who, despite obstacles, is successful in achieving her goals by using positive thinking and believing in the power of prayer. She offers an illustration from the Bible of how three kings who were stranded in the desert without water were able to find their way to salvation thanks to the prophet Elisha.
  • 00:20:00 This YouTube video is a talk by Florence Scovel Shinn on the game of life. Shinn explains that every good and perfect gift is already waiting for someone's recognition, and that one can only receive what they see themselves receiving. The children of Israel were told that they could have all the land they could see, and this is true for every man. Man can only receive what he sees in his own mind, and great works and accomplishments are brought into manifestation through holding to the vision and refusing to be discouraged. Jesus Christ was an excellent example of this, as he was able to see the fourth dimensional world and know the truth even when surrounded by failure and discouragement. One should never hesitate to ask for help when they feel themselves wavering, as a helper is always available.
  • 00:25:00 This excerpt from "The Game of Life and How to Play it" by Florence Scovel Shinn discusses the power of positive words and how they can have a positive or negative effect on a person's life. The author discusses an example of a man who had great success in business for a period of time, but suddenly everything went wrong. The man's daughter caught a car on the way to meet him, and he realized that he had been relying on the power of lucky monkeys instead of relying on God. He threw away the lucky monkeys and called on the law of forgiveness, which restored his success.
  • 00:30:00 The video discusses the law of non-resistance and how it can be applied to one's life. It explains that when one is faced with a situation, it is important to face it fearlessly and with goodwill in order to overcome it. If one constantly speaks negative thoughts about others, these thoughts will eventually come back to them in the form of sickness or unhappiness. The video concludes by stating that love and goodwill are the most effective ways to overcome any situation.
  • 00:35:00 The video discusses the law of non-resistance, which states that one should overcome evil with good. The video also discusses the legend of Adam and Eve and how they were influenced by maya, or soul sleep. This false law of sin, sickness, and death has led to the proliferation of enemies within oneself. If one desires to overcome these enemies, they must send good will and blessings to others.
  • 00:40:00 This metaphysician gives a recipe for success in life, which is summed up in three points: 1) At one time in one's life, one can baptize events with the same name as children, 2) Resistance is hell, and 3) When one uses non-resistance with wisdom, no one can walk over them.
  • 00:45:00 The video discusses the philosophy of life and how to live it. Florence Scovel Shinn advises to agree with one's adversary quickly and to live fully in the present moment. She also advises to look well and be spiritually alert. She says that it is most important to start the day with right words and make affirmations. This advice leads to miracles and wonders in one's life.
  • 00:50:00 In this video, Florence Scovel Shinn discusses the game of life and how to play it. She recommends using affirmations to bring success, and warns against using them unless they are satisfying and convincing to one's own consciousness. She gives the example of a woman who made a demand for work and received a great deal, but was never paid. However, because she is high in consciousness, her karma returns quickly.
  • 00:55:00 This woman went to a psychic to ask about a situation where her daughter wanted to take a dangerous trip, but the mother was filled with fear. The psychic told the mother to let go and use the law of forgiveness, and the mother's daughter changed her mind.

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In this 1925 video, Florence Scovel Shinn discusses the importance of intuition and self-confidence in achieving success. She also stresses the importance of being open to guidance and of practicing what one knows in order to improve.

  • 01:00:00 In this 1925 video, Florence Scovel Shinn discusses the importance of order and how it leads to financial prosperity. She advises her audience to be orderly in their lives and to never give up, even in difficult times. Shinn also shares an inspiring story of a man who was able to save money and make a large financial investment thanks to his wife's willingness to trust God.
  • 01:05:00 In this video, Florence Scovel Shinn discusses how to cast the burden of a problem or worry off of one's self by repeating a positive affirmation such as "I cast this burden on the Christ within and go free." This process often results in a sense of relief and eventually good.
  • 01:10:00 The video discusses how active faith is necessary in order to impress the subconscious and achieve success. It also discusses how fear can be a hindrance to success, and how one must convert fear into faith in order to achieve peace and happiness.
  • 01:15:00 Florence Scovel Shinn discusses the importance of walking up to your fears in order to overcome them. She explains that when you show fearlessness and trust in God, your subconscious will be impressed and you will be able to move past your fears.
  • 01:20:00 In this 1925 speech, Florence Scovel Shinn discusses the importance of love in achieving happiness and success. She explains that when a couple becomes indifferent to or critical of each other, the husband often suffers loss and misery. She advises couples to focus on their love for each other and ignore outside factors, such as money, in order to achieve success.
  • 01:25:00 The video discusses the idea that money is a manifestation of God, and that it should be used in the right way to bring happiness and peace. It also discusses the dangers of hoarding and saving, and the importance of love and goodwill in business.
  • 01:30:00 Florence Scovel Shinn discusses the importance of intuition and guidance in one's life, and how to gain access to these resources by using the right words. She also discusses the importance of being willing to wait for a lead before acting, and the power of speaking the word of God.
  • 01:35:00 The video discusses the importance of giving, tithing, and cheerfulness when giving money to God. It says that it is important to have a positive attitude when giving, and that this will result in an increase in financial wealth. The video also discusses the importance of intuition when receiving a lead, and how one's subconscious mind must be washed white in order to heal and avoid disease.
  • 01:40:00 The speaker provides advice on how to overcome indecision, which he views as a stumbling-block on the path to success. He says that one should repeat a statement, "I am always under direct inspiration, I make right decisions quickly," to overcome indecision. He also advises against looking to the psychic plane for guidance, as it is the plane of many minds and not the one mind. Finally, he advises using one's will to back the universal will.
  • 01:45:00 The woman in the story was faced with an increase in rent, and when the landlord forgot to include a 90-day clause in the new leases, the tenants held onto possession for another year. The agent offered each tenant $2,000 to vacate, but the woman decided to hold out for $2,000 more. She consulted her friends, who told her that the landlord would definitely give her the extra $2,000. A check arrived in the mail for $2,000, which she used to pay off her rent. The story demonstrates that there is always justice in the world, even when it appears to be unfair.
  • 01:50:00 This video provides a history of Florence Scovel Shinn, a successful author and lecturer who discusses the principles of the game of life. Shinn stresses the importance of following one's intuition and not forcing one's will on the universe, and also discusses the importance of self-trust and self-confidence. She also discusses the importance of being aware of one's surroundings and being open to guidance from beyond. One important takeaway from the video is the importance of practice - even the smallest of things can be the turning point in a person's life.
  • 01:55:00 In this video, Florence Scovel Shinn discusses how to play the game of life and how to achieve success. She recommends that the student demand to be shown definitely what talents they are to use and that they receive thanks for what they have already received. She also recommends that the student make a statement about their perfect self-expression and be fearless in seizing opportunities.

02:00:00 - 02:15:00

This video discusses the power of the subconscious mind and how to use it to achieve success in life. Florence Scovel Shinn explains that the subconscious can be trained to receive spiritual guidance and that the power of Jesus Christ's name can help one achieve freedom from all bondage. She encourages viewers to have faith and to cast all their burdens on the Christ within.

  • 02:00:00 The title of this video is "The Game of Life and How to Play it (1925) by Florence Scovel Shinn". The video discusses the principle of giving and receiving, and how it is important to make sure that one's demands are worded in a way that allows for the manifestation of what one desires. The video also discusses the principle of karmic debt and how it is important to acknowledge and pay off one's debts.
  • 02:05:00 In this video, Florence Scovel Shinn discusses the power of the subconscious and how to use it to achieve success. She discusses the example of a man who broke a window to get fresh air during a night spent in a room with windows nailed down, and how this demonstrates the power of the subconscious. She also discusses the power of prayer and how to use it to achieve success.
  • 02:10:00 This video discusses the power of the subconscious and how to use it to achieve success. Florence Scovel Shinn explains that the two attitudes of mind that cause loss, depreciation, and as in the case of the woman who broke her glasses often, are impatience and fear of loss. The solution is to follow a denial with an affirmation, such as saying "I deny this appearance of disease. It is unreal, therefore cannot register in his consciousness." This example shows how the subconscious can work in mysterious ways to provide what is demanded. The video also discusses how to use the subconscious to achieve success in life by training the mind to receive spiritual guidance.
  • 02:15:00 Florence Scovel Shinn discusses the power of the name of Jesus Christ and how it can help one achieve freedom from all bondage. She emphasizes the importance of having faith and being willing to follow the divine guidance that is available to those who seek it. She also encourages readers to cast all their burdens on the Christ within and to go free.

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