The Mystic Will explores one of the most startling and transformative propositions in modern psychological mysticism: that every mental and cerebral faculty can be trained, strengthened, and directed through scientific, practical methods to produce effects once dismissed as miraculous. In this work, Charles Godfrey Leland distills years of study, experiment, and personal experience into a concise system for awakening the latent power of the Will—revealing that the mind, when rightly guided, possesses capabilities far beyond what most people ever imagine.

Leland begins with the foundational principle that the Will is not a mysterious or supernatural force, but a natural faculty that responds to training just as surely as a muscle does. He demonstrates that through simple, precise exercises—rooted in concentration, mental discipline, and Auto-Suggestion—any individual of ordinary intelligence can cultivate extraordinary inner strength. These practices, when applied consistently, make it possible to enter self-controlled states of calm, confidence, clarity, and cheerfulness at will, and to elevate these states into powerful modes of action and heightened intelligence.

As Leland shows, the process is not theoretical. A brief experiment, repeated for only a few minutes over several days, can reliably induce profound emotional steadiness throughout the following day—an effect verified through observation, repetition, and personal testimony. With practice, this foundational state becomes a stepping-stone to deeper achievements: clarity of judgment, mastery of impulse, revival of intellectual force, increased memory, and the ability to command one’s inner and outer life with intention.

Accessible, disciplined, and scientifically framed, The Mystic Will offers a practical path for anyone seeking to strengthen their mind, expand their capabilities, and awaken the quiet, commanding power that lies dormant within.