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Preface - Introduction - The New Point of View - Educational Ideals - Equanimity - The Subconscious Mind - The Spiritual Ideal in Childhood - An Experiment in Education - The Expression of the Spirit - An Ideal Summer Conference - The Ministry of the Spirit - The Mystery of Pain and Evil - The Philosophical Ideal - The Criteria of Truth - Organic Perfection - Immortality - Index - p. 247

philosophy. It gives great prominence to the study and development of the subconscious mind as a potent factor in spiritual education, and, as already suggested, is deeply concerned with the soul as a creative agent, an inspired organ of the divine nature, likely to improve upon even the highest ideals of present-day existence.

In order to pursue the educational ideal from this point of view, there must obviously be a radical reform in our school system. If poise, soul-culture, and spiritual service are of supreme worth, we must put an end to all forcing, rushing, and cramming. There must be moderation, equanimity in all things. There must be times for silence, meditation, and inner rest. The daily life must be so arranged that there shall be opportunity for the spontaneous deliverances of the subconscious mind. That which profits the soul must be held in higher repute than that which stimulates the proud intellect or adds money to one's purse.

Obviously, too, the teacher most add a new acquirement. He must set the example of spiritual repose, self-control, and patience. He must teach more by what he is than by what he says. He should inspire in his pupils a love for that which does not perish. To do this, he most have time; and, in order to have time, he must have fewer subjects to teach. This means that the pressure system, under which the boy is compelled to prepare on a certain number of subjects in a given length of time, must give way to ideals of beauty and art, which

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