The Principle of Mentalism: All Creation Begins in the Mind

Last week, we explored the Principle of Vibration — the truth that everything is energy, constantly moving and resonating at different frequencies. This week, we turn to the very first of the Hermetic Principles: The Principle of Mentalism.

The Hermetic teachings, first written down in texts like The Kybalion (published in 1908, though rooted in wisdom attributed to Hermes Trismegistus of ancient Egypt and Greece), remind us that these universal laws are timeless. They’re not new ideas — they are foundational truths that echo through philosophy, spirituality, and even modern science.

The Principle of Mentalism states: “The All is Mind; the Universe is Mental.” Everything begins in thought. Every creation, every experience, and every outcome we witness in the physical world is born from the mind — from consciousness itself.

Why Mentalism Matters in Healing

In my work with clients, I see how powerful this truth is. Many of us hold onto old mental pictures, often rooted in past experiences, traumas, or outdated beliefs. These mental imprints can lock us into timelines that no longer serve us. Through clairvoyant healing, I guide clients in clearing these pictures — releasing stuck energy and shifting their perception so that new, more aligned timelines can open up.

When a client lets go of an old mental picture, it’s as if their energy field resets. They feel lighter, freer, and more aligned with who they are becoming rather than who they used to be. This is Mentalism in action: changing the mind shifts the energy, and shifting the energy changes the lived reality.

A Practice: Rewriting the Picture

Try this simple exercise to work with the Principle of Mentalism in your own life:

1. Recall a Limiting Picture: Bring to mind a recurring thought or belief that feels heavy (for example: “I’m not good enough” or “Things never work out for me”).

2. See It Clearly: Visualize this thought as a picture in your mind. Notice its colors, shapes, or textures.

3. Clear It: Imagine placing the picture in a bubble of light and watching it dissolve.

4. Replace It: Now, create a new mental picture that reflects the truth you want to live (for example: “I am capable, supported, and aligned with abundance”). Fill it with vibrant color and energy.

This process is a simple version of the timeline and mental image clearing I use in sessions with clients. It’s a way to take back authority over your mind and align your energy with the reality you want to create.

Resources to Go Deeper

If you’d like to study these teachings more closely, I recommend The Kybalion by Three Initiates — a classic text that distills the Hermetic Principles in a way that remains as relevant today as when it was first published.

For a more modern and visual approach, this YouTube introduction to the Hermetic Principles offers a clear overview of each law and how they weave together.

Living the Principle

The Principle of Mentalism reminds us that we are not powerless. We are creators. When we consciously choose thoughts aligned with love, clarity, and empowerment, we send new vibrations into the universe. The outer world begins to reflect the inner shift.

✨ All creation begins in the mind. Change your mental pictures, and you change your life.

Next week, we’ll continue this series with the Principle of Correspondence — exploring the profound connection between the microcosm and the macrocosm: As above, so below; as within, so without.

Much love

Laura