Dr.Raymond Holliwell (1900-1986) was a student and master of the Lawsof Living and was informed by years of research and study todiscover the truths of life. His intention was to present his teachings simply,without high-minded words or vague statements that sound pretty and promising.He believed people could grow in knowledge and are able to form betteropinions, in order to change their views. “The wise man changes his mind; thefool never.” There can be no progress without change, no growth withoutrenewal.He was born on January 6, 1900, in the small town of Waverly,Iowa, and showed early interest in literature, ideology, and religious belief.Holliwell received his Bachelor's degree in Philosophy in 1922 at TheUniversity of Iowa. Followed by earning his Master's in Psychology in 1925 atthe same university. To deepen his understanding of spiritual and esoterictraining, Holliwell examined various world religions, including Christianity,Buddhism, and Hinduism. He also had an eager interest in the works of RalphWaldo Emerson and the New Thought Movement.In the very early1930s, Holliwell began functioning as a lecturer and instructor, sharing hisinsights on metaphysics, spirituality, and the power of the human mind. Hebecame recognized for his ability to synthesize intricate suggestions rightinto conveniently understandable ideas, making him a prominent speaker in the"New Thought" movement.He was unique at the time, because hewrote to both men and women, even before politically correct gender balancingbecame of importance to our society. He believed The Law teacheshow to use divine intelligence, the first cause to formulate, interact, andmaster how to bring balance, harmony, love, and joy into one’s life. And byfollowing these laws, a person’s life will blossom and be more nourished sothey can become happier and a beacon of service to others.Holliwellwrote many articles and books over his lifetime in which, ”Workingwith the Law: 11 Truth Principles for Successful Living” became thecornerstone of his teachings. This book, first published in 1964, described 11universal laws that, when comprehended as well as applied, can cause a muchmore fulfilling and thriving human existence. These laws consist of: The Law ofThinking, The Law of Supply, The Law of Attraction, The Law of Receiving, TheLaw of Increase, The Law of Compensation, The Law of Non-Resistance, The Law ofForgiveness, The Law of Sacrifice, The Law of Obedience and The Law of Success.For these reasons, Working with the Law(978-087516-808-1) is an excellent resource for group study. Also, by retainingthe numbered paragraphs from the original edition, this new edition is veryuser-friendly and provides the reader with an easy-to-use quick reference tokey points.
