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About the Author
Charles Fillmore was an innovative thinker, a pioneer in
metaphysical thought at a time when most religious thought
in America was entirely orthodox. He was a lifelong
advocate of the open, inquiring mind, and he took pride in
keeping abreast of the latest scientific and educational
discoveries and theories. Many years ago he wrote, "What
you think today may not be the measure for your thought
tomorrow"; and it seems likely that were he to compile this
book today, he might use different metaphors, different
scientific references, and so on.
Truth is changeless. Those who knew Charles Fillmore best
believe that he would like to be able to rephrase some of
his observations for today's readers, thus giving them the
added effectiveness of contemporary thought. But the ideas
themselves--the core of Charles Fillmore's writings--are as
timeless now (and will be tomorrow) as when they were first
published.
Charles Fillmore was born on an Indian reservation just
outside the town of St. Cloud, Minnesota, on August 22,
1854. He made his transition on July 5, 1948, at Unity
Village, Missouri, at the age of 93. To get a sense of
history, when Charles was eleven, Abraham Lincoln was
assassinated; when Charles died, Harry Truman was President.
With his wife Myrtle, Charles Fillmore founded the Unity
movement and Silent Unity, the international prayer
ministry that publishes Daily Word Charles and Myrtle built
the worldwide organization that continues their work today,
Unity School of Christianity. Through
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Unity School's ministries of prayer, education, and
publishing, millions of people around the world are finding
the teachings of Truth discovered and practiced by Charles
and Myrtle Fillmore.
Charles Fillmore was a spiritual pioneer whose impact has
yet to be assessed. No lesser leaders than Dr. Norman
Vincent Peale and Dr. Emmet Fox were profoundly influenced
by him. Dr. Peale borrowed his catchphrase of positive
thinking from Charles Fillmore. Emmet Fox was so affected
by Fillmore's ideas that he changed his profession. From an
engineer, he became the well-known writer and speaker.
Charles Fillmore--author, teacher, metaphysician, practical
mystic, husband, father, spiritual leader, visionary--has
left a legacy that continues to impact the lives of
millions of people. By his fruits, he is continuously known.
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