Daily Meditations: A Year of Guidance on the Meaning of Life

by James Allen, Sujan Dass (Editor)

Called by some the "Prophet of Meditation," the bestselling author of As a Man Thinketh-one of the most popular writers in the fields of inspiration at the turn of the 20th century-here offers an inspirational meditation for each day of the year. Consisting of two quotes and a commentary, these spiritual nuggets, first published in 1913-are taken from Allen's many writings, published and unpublished, of self-empowerment and self-realization. In helping readers look past the din of everyday life, Allen's wisdom will be useful for anyone seeking a path to contemplation and inner peace. British author and pop philosopher JAMES ALLEN (1864-1912) retired from the business world to pursue a life of writing and contemplation. He authored many books about the power of thought including The Way of Peace, The Mastery of Destiny, and Entering the Kingdom.

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Ebooks

210 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1909

About the author

The James Allen Free Library

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".

Reviews

[Ron Wroblewski]

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.

[Tg]

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
~ Heart Sutra ~

Like the ocean and its waves,
inseparable yet distinct

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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,
connected and continuous

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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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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!

[Valerie Irwin]

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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Great daily reflection

[Linda Kaban]

James Allen never disappoints.

[Marília Chaves]

A EA

[True Sankofa]

Lots of wisdom throughout. Great when it's logical. Sometimes I roll my eyes when it gets religious. Just take the best part.

[Lesley Brennan]

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.

[Vikas Soni]

Absolutely love the contents. It's a treasure

[Micke Sandlin]

En bok där Allen har en massa morgon- och kvällstankar. Ingen favorit.

[Micke Sandlin]

Precis som titeln säger en bok upplagd på 365 korta tankar. Ingen höjdare.