James Allen’s brilliant work examining the nature and potency of human thought is presented here.
First published in 1903 and reprinted many times since, this lengthy essay sees the author seeks to explore and explain the phenomena which leads humans to think as they do. Allen’s primary aim is to identify the methods by which humans use their thinking powers to seek happiness and harmony in life.
Allen explores the various desires which compete within the human mind, the formation of motives, and the key to sparking such with regularity. His straightforward speech and compelling tone made the work a success, to the point where even the self-help authors of modernity reference his work as a cornerstone of inspirational guidance.
Unusually for a work of philosophy, James Allen makes no secret of his intention to voice his thoughts in a straightforward and fluent manner. He did not make great use of earlier philosophic works as a means of inspiration, instead identifying his personal meditations as the largest source for the essay. This pointed omission of complex arguments was a break from tradition that helped Allen reach an audience greater than was usual for philosophical texts.
What Are You Thinking This New Day? Ralph Waldo Emerson once said, “A man is what he thinks about all day long…” We are…we really, really are. But the sad fact of the matter is, most of us do not really know what we are thinking. In fact, I would say that most of us aren’t really thinking at all. Most of us are just operating on unconscious reactions to things.Â
Don’t buy this particular edition! The one star has NOTHING to do with the content of this wonderful publication, it goes without saying that anyone who has stumbled upon the genius of Allen’s masterpiece knows full well that the truth is what it is, i.e. this book is sublime mastery. No, my one star simply refers to this DeVorss imprint, this veritable ‘mini-book’. Sadly nowhere on the page was it explained that this was a MINI version, a pamphlet indeed. My advice, pay the extra 2~300 yen and get yourself a ‘proper’ copy – one…
Changing your thoughts, changing your life This excellent compilation of essays by James Allen truly holds the key to success, amongst other things! I feel so inspired after reading this book, so ready to put into practice what this powerful, little book is teaching. This “classic” has been around since the turn of the century and it seems to be even more relevant in today’s stressful and competitive society. I underlined so many wonderful and inspiring passages that I intend to refer to on a daily basis. As Allen states, “a man…