In Dynamic Thought, William Walker Atkinson sets out a theory to reconcile the “realities” of science with the “realities” of the mystic view of the oneness of the universe.

The reader will see, readily, that this theory of Dynamic Thought, and the facts noted in the consideration thereof, give an intelligent explanation for the respective phenomena of Hypnotism, Mesmerism, Suggestion, Thought-transference, Telepathy, etc., as well as of Mental Healing, Magnetic Healing, etc., all of which are manifestations of “Dynamic Thought.”

Not only do we see … that “Thoughts are Things,” but we may see “just why” they are Things. And we may see and understand the laws of their production and operation. … The very existence of “paranormal psychology” and “paranormal research” in scientific circles today bears out Atkinson’s prediction that science would one day, slowly, begin to explore the concept of the “cosmic mind” or “universal mind,” by which he means a force, as opposed to a substance, surrounding and connecting everything and everyone in the universe.