Bøker av James Allen

Spiritual meditation is the pathway to Divinity. It is the mystic ladder which reaches from earth to heaven, from error to Truth, from pain to peace. Every saint has climbed it; every sinner must sooner or later come to it, and every weary pilgrim that turns his back upon self and the world, and sets his face resolutely toward the Father's Home, must plant his feet upon its golden rounds. Without its aid you cannot grow into the divine state, the divine likeness, the divine peace, and the fadeless glories and unpolluting joys of Truth will remain hidden from you. Meditation is the intense dwelling, in thought, upon an idea or theme, with the object of thoroughly comprehending it, and whatsoever you constantly meditate upon you will not only come to understand, but will grow more and more into its likeness, for it will become incorporated into your very being, will become, in fact, your very self. If, therefore, you constantly dwell upon that which is selfish and debasing, you will ultimately become selfish and debased; if you ceaselessly think upon that which is pure and unselfish you will surely become pure and unselfish. Tell me what that is upon which you most frequently and intensely think, that to which, in your silent hours, your soul most naturally turns, and I will tell you to what place of pain or peace you are traveling, and whether you are growing into the likeness of the divine or the bestial.There is an unavoidable tendency to become literally the embodiment of that quality upon which one most constantly thinks. Let, therefore, the object of your meditation be above and not below, so that every time you revert to it in thought you will be lifted up; let it be pure and unmixed with any selfish element; so shall your heart become purified and drawn nearer to Truth, and not defiled and dragged more hopelessly into error.

This is one of the last books written by James Allen. Like all his books, he wrote when he had a message, and it became a message only when he had lived it out in his own life, and knew that it was good. In this book, which has inspired millions, James Allen shows us where to begin if we are to find Happiness and Success. This simple guide will help you find the correct mind-set to begin to change your life for the better and find more than happiness and success. It will also lead to blessedness, satisfaction and peace. "e;It is wise to know what comes first, and what to do first. To begin anything in the middle or at the end is to make a muddle of it."e; -James Allen

In Eight Pillars of Prosperity, James Allen expands on his beliefs that our thoughts and dreams determine the sort of person we will become. Here he reveals in great depth and detail the exact qualities we must meditate upon in order to achieve lasting success. He believed that prosperity rests on eight pillars: Energy, Economy, Integrity, System, Sympathy, Sincerity, Impartiality, and Self-reliance. "e;A business built up on the faultless practice of all these principles,"e; Allen writes, "e;would be so firm and enduring as to be invincible. Nothing could injure it; nothing could undermine its prosperity, nothing could interrupt its success."e;"e;The moral virtues are the foundation and support of prosperity as they are the soul of greatness. They endure forever, and all the works of man which endure are built upon them. Without them there is neither strength, stability, nor substantial reality, but only ephemeral dreams."e; - James Allen

New Thought pioneer and philosopher James Allen teaches us how to improve our life and spiritual wellbeing through the power of positive thinking. He believed that life is a pilgrimage, or a path from ignorance to realization. According to him, all men must and will follow this path, at the end of which is a state of spiritual satisfaction, which can be attained only by the earnest efforts of the seeker. He wants us to see what is in front of us and not rush by. Every day new beginnings are presented to us and while many appear small and insignificant, in reality they are the important things in life. "e;Along the great highway of life there are resting places; away from the heat of passion and the dust of disappointment, under the cool and refreshing shade of lowly Wisdom, are the humble, unimposing 'rest-houses' of peace, and the little, almost unnoticed, byways of blessedness, where alone the weary and footsore can find. - James Allen

As a Man Thinketh, James Allen's most famous book was originally published in 1902. It is now considered a self-help classic. Allen believed that man is the master-gardener of his soul and the director of his life. His thoughts profoundly affect his character, physical health, achievement, circumstances and even his destiny. Man must tend the garden of his mind, weeding out the bad and pursuing perfection. Although Allen never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement. "e;A man is literally what he thinks, his character being the complete sum of all his thoughts."e; - James Allen

This is James Allen's second book. It features fourteen of his inspirational essays, including: The Soul's Great Need, The Competitive Laws and the Law of Love, The Finding of a Principle, At Rest in the Kingdom, The Divine Center, The Eternal Now, The 'Original Simplicity,' The Unfailing Wisdom, The Might of Meekness, The Righteous Man, Perfect Love, Greatness and Goodness, and Heaven in the Heart. In All These Things Added, Allen addresses everyone's hunger for righteousness and teaches that only by eliminating the selfishness and darkness can one enter the Kingdom of God. "e;In seeking for pleasures here and rewards hereafter men have destroyed (in their hearts) the Temple of Righteousness, and have wandered from the Kingdom of Heaven. By ceasing to seek for earthly pleasures and heavenly rewards, the Temple of Righteousness is restored and the Kingdom of Heaven is found."e; - James Allen

If you loved "e;As a Man Thinketh,"e; then you will appreciate "e;Above Life's Turmoil"e;. One cannot read James Allen without coming away changed for the better. In this memorable book, Allen dissects the human condition, offering solutions in his practical and truthful style. He leads you to confront the truth of who you are and how you came to be that person. Only then will you be free to become who you wish to be. As with Allen's other works, you may find yourself revisiting the pages of this book often. Read it and see why. "e;A man must be true to himself, fearless with himself, before he can perceive the Pure Principles of Truth"e; -James Allen

James Allen was a British philosophical writer and poet and a pioneer of the self-help movement. At the turn of the 20th century, he was one of the most popular writers on spirituality, his many books comforting millions of readers with their simple, unpretentious wisdom about living a joyful life. One of Allen's earliest works, this book is for anyone who is interested in the fundamental principles on which all religions are built. It expounds spiritually in the light of moral conduct, and regards character as the test and measure of truth. "e;The universal decay of effete religious systems which the world is witnessing today is matter for rejoicing; it is the death which precedes Life; it is the passing away of the false in order that the True may be more fully revealed."e; -James Allen

This book is is a guide to meditation and the use of the power of positive thinking.

"Man is the doer of his own deeds; as such he is the maker of his own character; and as the doer of his deeds and the maker of his character, he is the molder and shaper of his destiny".

"In the midst of the world, darkened with many sins and sorrows, in which the majority live, there abides another world, lighted up with shining virtues and unpolluted joy, in which the perfect ones live"

James Allen was a British philosophical writer and poet and a pioneer of the self-help movement. At the turn of the 20th century, he was one of the most popular writers on spirituality, his many books comforting millions of readers with their simple, unpretentious wisdom about living a joyful life. "e;Life is ever unfolding from within, and revealing itself to the light, and thoughts engendered in the heart at last reveal themselves in words, actions, and things accomplished. As the fountain from the hidden spring, so flows forth a man's life from the secret recesses of his heart. All that he is and does is generated there. All that he will be and do will take its rise there."e; - James Allen

James Allen was a philosophical writer and poet, He was one of the most popular writers on spirituality at the turn of the 20th century, his many books comforting millions of readers with their unpretentious wisdom about living the joyful life. This book, first published in 1909, gathers the essence of his insight into a month's worth of twice-daily affirmations and meditations culled from his many inspiring works. "e;In aiming at the life of blessedness, one of the simplest beginnings to be considered, and rightly made, is that which we all make every day-namely, the beginning of each day's life. "e;- James Allen

James Allen was a British philosophical writer and poet and a pioneer of the self-help movement. At the turn of the 20th century, he was one of the most popular writers on spirituality, his many books comforting millions of readers with their simple, unpretentious wisdom about living a joyful life. "e;THE unceasing change, the insecurity, and the misery of life make it necessary to find some basis of certainty on which to rest if happiness and peace of mind are to be maintained. All science, philosophy, and religion are some many efforts in search of this permanent basis; all interpretations on the universe, whether from the material or spiritual side, are so many attempts to formulate some unifying principle or principles by which to reconcile the fluctuations and contradictions of life."e; - James Allen

James Allen was a British philosophical writer and poet and a pioneer of the self-help movement. At the turn of the 20th century, he was one of the most popular writers on spirituality, his many books comforting millions of readers with their simple, unpretentious wisdom about living a joyful life. "e;The problem of life consists in learning how to live. It is like the problem of addition or subtraction to the schoolboy. When mastered, all difficulty disappears, and the problem has vanished. All the problems of life, whether they be social, political, or religious, subsist in ignorance and wrong-living. As they are solved in the heart of each individual, they will be solved in the mass of men."e; - James Allen

"e;WHEN A MAN enters a dark room he is not sure of his movements, he cannot see objects around him, or properly locate them, and is liable to hurt himself by coming into sudden contact with them. But let a light be introduced, and immediately all confusion disappears. Every object is seen, and there is no danger of being hurt. To the majority, life is such a dark room, and their frequent hurts-their disappointments, perplexities, sorrows and pains-are caused by sudden contact with principles which they do not see, and are therefore not prepared to deal with. But when the light of wisdom is introduced into the darkened understanding, confusion vanishes, difficulties are dissolved, all things are seen in their true place and proportion, and henceforth the man walks open-eyed and unhurt, in the clear light of wise comprehension."e; - James AllenJames Allen was a British philosophical writer and poet and a pioneer of the self-help movement. At the turn of the 20th century, he was one of the most popular writers on spirituality, his many books comforting millions of readers with their simple, unpretentious wisdom about living a joyful life.

Der (biblische) Ausspruch "Wie man im Herzen denkt, so ist man", beschreibt nicht nur das ganze Wesen eines Menschen, sondern ist so umfassend, daß er alle Bedingungen und Umstände seines Lebens mit einschließt.Alles, was ein Mensch erreicht und was er nicht erreicht, ist das direkte Ergebnis seiner eigenen Gedanken. Die Schwäche und Stärke eines Menschen, seine Reinheit und Unreinheit sind seine eigenen und nicht die eines anderen. Sie werden von ihm selbst herbeigeführt und nicht von einem anderen, und sie können auch nur von ihm selbst verändert werden, und niemals von einem anderen. Sein Zustand ist ebenfalls sein eigener und nicht der eines anderen Menschen. Sein Leiden und sein Glück entwickeln sich von innen.Wie er denkt, so ist er - wie er weiterhin denkt, so bleibt er.

The secret of becoming a better personSooner or later in life you ask yourself: Do I have to be what I am for the rest of my life? Or is there a way to become a better person? The answers are 'no' to the first and 'yes, absolutely' to the second one!What's more, striving to become a better person, is about the noblest thing you can do. Not only do you improve your own life, but the lives of others and thus the world at large, as well.Many readers consider 'Out from the Heart' as the sequel of James Allen's most famous book 'As a Man Thinketh'. It provides a more practical approach to his philosophy; it's the how-to version. James Allen accompanies you step by step on your way to become a master of your thoughts and thus your life and your experiences. If you read 'As a Man Thinketh' and considered it useful, you will find this follow-up book at least as enlightening. Your thoughts govern your life - learn how to control them now!