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  Michael Corthell New Thought philosophy is an intriguing spiritual framework that suggests the mind is not just an observer of reality, but an active creator of it. It emphasizes the power of positive thinking, the influence of personal beliefs, and the mind's ability to shape personal experiences. What makes New Thought particularly relevant in today's world is its alignment with science and modern psychology. Both fields, like New Thought, explore the profound relationship between the mind and body, offering insights into how mental states impact health, well-being, and life outcomes. The Core of New Thought Philosophy At its core, New Thought asserts that our thoughts, emotions, and beliefs directly shape our experiences. Founded in the 19th century, it emerged from the teachings of thinkers like Phineas Quimby, who believed that mental states, such as fear or despair, could manifest as physical illnesses. New Thought posits that changing one’s mindset can heal not just th...

Critical thinking is the intellectually disciplined process of actively and skillfully conceptualizing, applying, analyzing, synthesizing, and/or evaluating information gathered from, or generated by, observation, experience, reflection, reasoning, or communication, as a guide to belief and action.  In its exemplary form, it is based on universal intellectual values that transcend subject matter divisions: clarity, accuracy, precision, consistency, relevance, sound evidence, good reasons, depth, breadth, and fairness. "Fake News" & Misinformation Learn how to evaluate news sources, identify unreliable sources, misinformation, and conspiracy theories Fact-Checking Links FactCheck.org A product of the Annenberg Public Policy Center, this site is useful for checking on political claims. Politifact The Pulitzer Prize-winning Politifact researches the claims of politicians and checks their accuracy. Snopes.com One of the oldest debunking sites on the Internet, Snopes.com focu...