New Thought is a spiritually motivated way of life. The phrase is inspired by the ancient principle that “a new thought produces a new condition.” The founders of New Thought, living in the late 19th century, offered a new perspective on religion and spirituality, interpreting scripture metaphysically and metaphorically.
As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he. ~ Jesus
All that we are is a result of what we have thought. ~ Buddha
New Thought has continued to evolve in these ways:
- The International New Thought Alliance was formed in 1914 and is a global organization dedicated to the spiritual enlightenment and transformation of the individual and the world.
- The Association for Global New Thought was organized in 1996 and has a great website with history and current inspiring projects ~ worth exploring!
To learn more about the history of the New Thought movement, we recommend the book 150 Years of Healing by Rev. Dr. Ruth Miller.
Some important teachers and writers in early New Thought history are shown below (click each image to learn more about them):
