Mindset is Our Power: Mentalism and the Brilliance of Black and Brown People

“The All is Mind; the Universe is Mental.” — The Kybalion

Let’s start with a truth: Black and Brown people are powerful beyond measure. That power doesn’t come from the outside — it starts in the mind. The Hermetic Principle of Mentalism teaches us that everything begins with thought. And for generations, our thoughts, our vision, and our imagination have shaped culture, innovation, resistance, and resilience.

Whether on the field, in the classroom, behind a mic, or leading movements, Mentalism is the key that unlocks our highest potential.

What Is Mentalism, Really?

Mentalism is the first Hermetic Principle — the foundation of all the others. It tells us that the universe is mental. That means your mind is the source of your reality. What you think, feel, and believe is what you eventually live.

So when you decide that you’re more than what they say you are…
When you choose to believe that your dreams are possible…
When you hold a vision of success so strong that nothing can shake it…

That’s Mentalism in action.

Why This Matters for Us

Black and Brown communities have always had to fight battles on two fronts: the world around us, and the world within us. Systems have tried to define us, limit us, label us. But here’s the secret: they can’t control what we think — unless we let them.

Mentalism gives us the blueprint:

Your thoughts are creative energy. What you consistently think, you begin to attract.

Your inner vision is a superpower. If you can see it in your mind, you can build it in the real world.

Your mindset is your most valuable possession. Protect it. Sharpen it. Lead with it.


Our Legacy Proves It

From inventors like Garrett Morgan to leaders like Fredrick Douglas…
From Serena Williams to Michael Jackson…
From Ta-Nahesi Coates to Jaylen Brown…

What do they all have in common? Mental mastery. The ability to stay locked in, believe in their worth, and push through obstacles with vision and purpose.

They used their minds as tools to shape reality. And so can you.

How to Practice Mentalism Daily

Here’s how to start training your mindset like the greats:

1. Affirm Your Power
Speak life into yourself every day. Try this:
“My mind is focused. My vision is clear. I create my future.”


2. Visualize Your Future Self
Close your eyes and imagine your next level — how you walk, talk, play, lead. Make it real in your mind first.


3. Protect Your Mental Diet
Be mindful of what you watch, listen to, and speak. Your environment feeds your mindset. Stay around greatness.


4. Transmute Negativity
Turn setbacks into setups. Got haters? Let that sharpen your focus. Got doubt? Turn it into discipline.

Final Word: Be the Mind Behind the Movement

This generation — you — are the future leaders, creators, and changemakers. But to shape the world outside, you’ve got to start with the world inside. Mentalism reminds us that we’re not just a product of our environment — we’re the architects of it.

Black and Brown brilliance begins in the mind. Stay rooted. Stay focused. Stay Self-ish — not selfish, but Self-ishly Made.

You were built for this.