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about their manner of growth had we reasoned on the line of general principles, for we know the Law of Rhythm regulates all motion, therefore the motion of growth cannot escape it.

I discovered long ago the operation of this law in mental and spiritual growth, and mentioned it in my writings, saying that the healing thought drew the atoms of a patient's body into a new adjustment, and then the inertia of atoms drew them back into their former unhealthy adjustment.

Then, if the treatment were continued, the healing thought pulled the atoms back again into the position of health, and again the inertia drew them into the state of degeneration and disease. But, finally, if the treatment went on, the swing toward health became so compelling and strong that it conquered the tendency to pull back into negative conditions. I knew this to be true, and now I find confirmation in the research of physical science.

Please observe that the effortless period with the plant lasts as long as its upward push and downward pull taken together. Also notice that the plant spends three times the number of seconds in shrinking downward and remaining stationary that it gives to upward pushing. In all twenty seconds are given to one round and only five seconds of that time are given to the upward push. If your time of slipping back and of inaction should seem long to you, the plant has the same, and yet, in spite of this it grows upward and so will you.

When I say, " You will grow upward," I