Morning and Evening Thoughts / James Allen's Book of Meditations for Every Day of the Year

by James Allen

As a Man Morning and Evening ThoughtsOne of the first great modern writers of motivational and inspirational books, James Allen has influenced millions around the world through his classic work "As a Man Thinketh." In the same way, "As a Man Morning and Evening Thoughts"presents beautiful and insightful meditations to feed the mind and soul. In each of the sixty-two meditations one for each morning and evening of the month Allen offers both the force of truth and the blessing of comfort. The meditations presented in "As a Man Does"are spiritual jewels of wisdom, reflecting the deepest experiences of the heart. As a book, its mission is To lift the soul of its reader "in the hours of work and leisure, in the days of joy and sorrow, in the sunshine and in the cloud." Whether you are familiar with the writings of James Allen or you have yet to read any of his stirring books, this beautiful volume is sure to move you, console you, and inspire you every morning and every evening of your life." James Allen's Book of Meditations for Every Day in the Year“AS the falling rain prepares the earth for the future crops of grain and fruit, so the rains of many sorrows showering upon the heart prepare and mellow it for the coming of that wisdom that perfects the mind and gladdens the heart. As the clouds darken the earth but to cool and fructify it, so the clouds of grief cast a shadow over the heart to prepare it for nobler things. The hour of sorrow is the hour of reverence. It puts an end to the shallow sneer, the ribald jest, the cruel calumny; it softens the heart with sympathy, and enriches the mind with thoughtfulness. Wisdom is mainly recollection of all that was learned by sorrow. Do not think that your sorrow will remain; it will pass away like a cloud. Where self ends, grief passes away.”

Genres: Spirituality, Nonfiction, Ebooks

180 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 · Rating 3 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

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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[YHC · Rating 1 out of 5]

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 · Rating 5 out of 5]

Quite inspiring. A whole years worth of reminders that you are loved, you are worthy and that you make a difference.

[τ ◔ ɓ Ξ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great daily reflection

[Linda Kaban · Rating 5 out of 5]

James Allen never disappoints.

[Marília Chaves]

A EA

[True Sankofa · Rating 4 out of 5]

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 · Rating 2 out of 5]

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 · Rating 4 out of 5]

Absolutely love the contents. It's a treasure

[Micke Sandlin · Rating 2 out of 5]

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

[Micke Sandlin · Rating 1 out of 5]

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