The New Game of Life and How to Play It
(Part of Library of Hidden Knowledge)
Edited By: Ruth L. Miller
The game of life is a game of boomerangs. Our thoughts, deeds, and words return to us sooner or later with astounding accuracy.
Florence Scovel Shinn, a prominent and provocative twentieth-century leader of the New Thought movement, was known for her sage guidance on prosperity, intuition, relationships, and fulfillment. Shinn’s distinct philosophy and practical approach included enlightening affirmations, timeless anecdotes, and action-based advice that are still relevant for the fast-paced world of today.
In addition to Shinn’s original writings, The New Game of Life features Dr. Ruth L. Miller’s contemporary translations as well as additional exercises and summaries to fully engage a new generation of thinkers.
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Includes Original Text
Most people consider life a battle, but it is not a battle, it is a game.
Florence Scovel Shinn
New Thought leader Florence Scovel Shinn’s The Game of Life and How to Play It, was originally published in 1925 and still stands today as one of the earliest and most accessible introductions to the Law of Attraction, the backbone of the bestselling book and movie The Secret.
Now, Dr. Ruth L. Miller, New Thought minister and series editor of the Library of Hidden Knowledge, takes you to the very heart of Shinn’s original wisdom through insightful modern interpretations. With incredible vision, moving stories, and accessible “game” plans for success, The New Game of Life and How to Play It deftly guides you toward a life of prosperity and fulfillment.
Florence Scovel Shinn, a prominent and provocative twentieth-century leader of the New Thought movement, was known for her sage guidance on prosperity, intuition, relationships, and fulfillment. Shinn’s distinct philosophy and practical approach included enlightening affirmations, timeless anecdotes, and action-based advice that are still relevant for the fast-paced world of today.
In addition to Shinn’s original writings, The New Game of Life features Dr. Ruth L. Miller’s contemporary translations as well as additional exercises and summaries to fully engage a new generation of thinkers.
***
Includes Original Text
Most people consider life a battle, but it is not a battle, it is a game.
Florence Scovel Shinn
New Thought leader Florence Scovel Shinn’s The Game of Life and How to Play It, was originally published in 1925 and still stands today as one of the earliest and most accessible introductions to the Law of Attraction, the backbone of the bestselling book and movie The Secret.
Now, Dr. Ruth L. Miller, New Thought minister and series editor of the Library of Hidden Knowledge, takes you to the very heart of Shinn’s original wisdom through insightful modern interpretations. With incredible vision, moving stories, and accessible “game” plans for success, The New Game of Life and How to Play It deftly guides you toward a life of prosperity and fulfillment.
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Reading Group Guide
This reading group guide for The NEW Game of Life and How to Play It includes an introduction, discussion questions and ideas for enhancing your book club. The suggested questions are intended to help your reading group find new and interesting angles and topics for your discussion. We hope that these ideas will enrich your conversation and increase your enjoyment of the book.
Introduction
The Game of Life is the work of Florence Scovel Shinn, an artist who found a way to transform her own life and the lives of the people around her. Dr. Ruth Miller has brought this 1925 transformational classic into the modern world by providing modern examples and language, and showing how the world’s spiritual traditions and 21st century science support Shinn’s ideas.
Topics & Questions for Discussion
1. The opening lines of this book say that life is not a battle but a game. How do you see life? Do your ideas about life include winners and losers? Do they include fighting for survival? Do you think about life as a classroom? If so, are the lessons challenging and difficult, or fun and enjoyable? What do you think of when you think of a game? Football? Chess? How is your life like the games you think about?
2. “Speak the word” is the fundamental method in this book. What does it mean to you? This is in the Bible; who said it and why? What were the results? Why would it work see more
Introduction
The Game of Life is the work of Florence Scovel Shinn, an artist who found a way to transform her own life and the lives of the people around her. Dr. Ruth Miller has brought this 1925 transformational classic into the modern world by providing modern examples and language, and showing how the world’s spiritual traditions and 21st century science support Shinn’s ideas.
Topics & Questions for Discussion
1. The opening lines of this book say that life is not a battle but a game. How do you see life? Do your ideas about life include winners and losers? Do they include fighting for survival? Do you think about life as a classroom? If so, are the lessons challenging and difficult, or fun and enjoyable? What do you think of when you think of a game? Football? Chess? How is your life like the games you think about?
2. “Speak the word” is the fundamental method in this book. What does it mean to you? This is in the Bible; who said it and why? What were the results? Why would it work see more
