Author · United States · 1871–1940
Florence Scovel Shinn
New Thought classic on attention, words, and action; simple rules for daily practice.
Florence Scovel Shinn was an American artist and book illustrator who became a New Thought spiritual teacher and metaphysical writer in her middle years.
Plain tools for mindset in 2026
Florence Scovel Shinn writes short, direct counsel about focus, speech, and trust. Claims run bold, but the drills are usable. Read her today as a compact workbook on habit and intention, taking the discipline and leaving the oversell.