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    Florence Scovel Shinn: The Game of Life and How to Play It

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    Discover the timeless wisdom of Florence Scovel Shinn in The Game of Life. Learn how New Thought principles and the Law of Attraction lead to spiritual success.

    Florence Scovel Shinn: The Game of Life and How to Play It

    Best quote from Florence Scovel Shinn: The Game of Life and How to Play It

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    Life is not a battle, but a game of giving and receiving; whatever word or deed we send out eventually finds its way back to us like a boomerang.

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    Key Takeaways

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    Life Is a Game, Not a Battle

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    Mastering the Departments of the Mind

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    The Law of Substitution and Divine Selection

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    Digging Ditches and Preparing for Success

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    The Vibratory Power of the Word

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    Transcending Karma through Grace

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    The Lion of Lack and the Power of Love

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    Following the Intuitive Lead

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    The Practical Playbook for the Game

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    A New Earth Through Right Thinking

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