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JAMES ALLEN'S BOOK OF MEDITATIONS FOR EVERY DAY IN THE YEAR

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James Allen may truly be called the Prophet of Meditation. In an age of strife, hurry, religious controversy, heated arguments, ritual and ceremony, he came with his message of Meditation, calling men away from the din and strife of tongues into the peaceful paths of stillness within their own souls. James Allen was the author of the best selling As a Man Thinketh. His writings had a deep influence of the current crop of self help books. This devotional will guide you through a year that will change your life forever. Unlock the power of positive thinking in your life.

158 pages, Kindle Edition

First published January 1, 1909

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James Allen

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Allen was 15 when his father, a businessman, was robbed and murdered. He left school to work full-time in several British manufacturing firms to help support the family. He later married Lily L. Allen and became an executive secretary for a large company. At age 38, inspired by the writings of Leo Tolstoy, he retired from employment. Allen — along with his wife and their daughter, Nohra — moved to a small cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, England to pursue a simple life of contemplation. There he wrote for nine years, producing 19 works. He also edited and published a magazine, "The Light of Reason".

Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement.

Allen's most famous book, As a Man Thinketh, was published in 1902. It is now considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person.

Following his death in 1912, his wife continued publishing the magazine under the name, "The Epoch".

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January 21, 2023
There is a lot of wisdom in these 365 Meditations. I am not much good at reading one each day, but it did take me several months to get through this long book. Did give me things to think about.
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September 5, 2021
James Allen was a Wonderful Soul--His inspiring thoughts are calming and at times powerfully moving in our daily world of hustle and bustle :

"Only the wise man. only he whose thoughts are purified and controlled makes the winds and the storms of the soul obey him "

"The Calm strong man is always loved and revered, he is like a shade bearing tree in a thirsty land "

"Before the divine radiance of a pure heart, all darkness melts away, and all clouds disappear "

"Hail to thee O man divine, the conqueror of sin, shame, and sorrow,
no more wormlike and sorrowful are thee, nor will thou bow-down to weakness and scourging,
Triumphant does thou rise, in thy strength Good, pure, and wise....

Manifold Peace and Blessings .......

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To SEE a WORLD in a Grain of Sand,
And a HEAVEN in a Wild Flower,
Hold INFINITY in the palm of your hand
And ETERNITY in an Hour"
~ William Blake ~

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Form is Emptiness; Emptiness is form.
Form is not different than Emptiness;
Emptiness is not different than form
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" I and The Father are one,
I am The Truth,
The Life and The Path.”

Like a river flowing from its source,
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Thy kingdom come.
Let the reign of divine
Truth, Life, and Love
be established in me,
and rule out of me all sin;
and may Thy Word
enrich the affections of all mankind

A mighty oak tree standing firm against the storm,
As sunlight scatters the shadows of night
A river nourishing the land it flows through

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September 9, 2019
too good to be true!
i don't behave good because i could go to heaven afterward. It's too religiously conditional to let people believe that you are a moral person, you can go to paradise.
Let's put it this way, if there is no such paradise or hell, shall we all become wrongdoers?
Of course not!
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November 29, 2018
Quite inspiring. A whole years worth of reminders that you are loved, you are worthy and that you make a difference.
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April 15, 2024
Lots of wisdom throughout. Great when it's logical. Sometimes I roll my eyes when it gets religious. Just take the best part.
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September 25, 2021
I read this after reading 'As a Man Thinketh' and rating it 5 stars but I did not enjoy this book.
There are two or three pearls, 18th evening being one. The rest of the book I found dissapointing and too religious.
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September 22, 2018
Precis som titeln säger en bok upplagd på 365 korta tankar. Ingen höjdare.
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