By "Reincarnation" we mean the repeated incarnation, or embodiment in flesh, of the soul or immaterial part of man's nature. The term "Metempsychosis" is frequently employed in the same sense, the definition of the latter term being: "The passage of the soul, as an immortal essence, at the death of the body, into another living body."

Excerpt: Now, in this little book we shall not endeavor to awaken a spirit of "bellwetherism" in you, nor to urge you to strive to lead the flock - there is nothing in the mere leading of people other than vainglory and petty self-satisfaction. The desirable thing is to possess sufficient Individuality and Initiative to be your own bellwether - to be a law unto yourself, so far as other men are concerned. The great men - the strong men - care nothing for the flock, which so obediently trots along after them. They derive no satisfaction from this thing, which pleases only inferior minds, and...

William Walker Atkinson (1862-1932) was an occultist and one of the key figures in the New Thought movement which developed in the United States in the 19th century. Atkinson also became interested in Hinduism and yoga.

William Walker Atkinson (1862-1932) was an occultist and one of the key figures in the New Thought movement which developed in the United States in the 19th century. Atkinson also became interested in Hinduism and yoga.

William Walker Atkinson (1862-1932) was an occultist and one of the key figures in the New Thought movement which developed in the United States in the 19th century. Atkinson also became interested in Hinduism and yoga.

William Walker Atkinson (1862-1932) was an occultist and one of the key figures in the New Thought movement which developed in the United States in the 19th century. Atkinson also became interested in Hinduism and yoga.

William Walker Atkinson (1862-1932) was an occultist and one of the key figures in the New Thought movement which developed in the United States in the 19th century. Atkinson also became interested in Hinduism and yoga.

William Walker Atkinson (1862-1932) was an occultist and one of the key figures in the New Thought movement which developed in the United States in the 19th century. Atkinson also became interested in Hinduism and yoga.

"The Hindu Yogi Science Of Breath" from William Walker Atkinson. Attorney, merchant, publisher, and author (1862-1932).

"The Human Aura" from William Walker Atkinson. Attorney, merchant, publisher, and author (1862-1932).