As a Man Thinketh by James Allen.
James Allen’s book “As a Man Thinketh” opens with this verse: Mind is the Master power that moulds and makes, And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes The tool of Thought, and, shaping what he wills, Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills: — He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass: Environment is but his looking-glass. Stuffed with timeless wisdom on every page, it is no wonder that ‘As a Man Thinketh’ is listed as the most inspirational book ever read by many of today’s leading self-help authors, including Tony Robbins. However, as Allen points out,
How can we survive any economic upheaval?
Our current political systems of government in western societies have become top heavy. They are burdened by their own sheer size, interconnectedness, interdependentness, and ever-increasing complexity. More and more energy is required to keep the ever-evolving monster that is state and local governments alive and functioning. It seems to be of no consequence to them how out of control, overbearing, irrelevant, and wasteful they have become as they focus purely on staying alive, at all costs, to the detriment of the people they pretend to represent. Like parasites, many have become damaging to the health of the communities and countries
Sometimes it seems that the world is run by crazy people!
The world is currently viewed by many as a place full of injustice where it is difficult for the average person to acquire the freedoms to live, happily in abundance, without concerns relating to their future. Those with great power have manipulated society to be this way and are therefore considered by many to be greedy, selfish, and even evil. This way of thinking will not help solve the problem’s humanity currently faces, nor will it help to bring an end to the suffering of all those who live in poverty or just above the ‘bread line.’ It is only
Is it fair to judge others based on our expectations?
How often have you heard someone say ‘If I was him/her I would have said or done things differently!’ as a way of negative judgment against words or an action that someone else has used or taken? Most people believe that if they were in another person’s ‘shoes’ (in the exact same situation that they were in) that they would do things differently. It is however pointless and erroneous to judge someone else’s choices and actions based on our own set of experiences. They have been shaped by their own personal life experiences, which are different from ours. They are
What is mindfulness: How will I benefit by practicing to become more mindful?
There is so much information available about mindfulness these days. You’d think that it is something new, that’s never been thought of before! The sheer number of books, videos, blogs, etc. on the topic can be overwhelming. It’s enough to make anyone think that it is a really complicated topic that requires lots of learning to practice it successfully. The truth is that it is a practice that is easy to achieve and will benefit anyone who takes the time to devote some attention to themselves on an ongoing basis. The wisest and most successful people throughout history have always
What is the meaning of intuition and how to develop it.
“The intuitive mind is a sacred gift and the rational mind is a faithful servant. We have created a society that honors the servant and has forgotten the gift.” Albert Einstein What is intuition? Intuition, sixth sense, instinct, clairvoyance, ESP (extra-sensory perception), hunches, gut feeling, are all words used to describe basically the same thing. That thing is ‘the ability to understand things without the use of conscious reasoning.’ In other words, intuition is the way our ‘Higher-SELF’ or Soul, (the non-physical energetic aspect of us,) communicates with us to keep us on track with our higher goals and purpose
Is fear limiting your ability to enjoy life?
Have you ever noticed how some people are naturally able to cope with everything that life throws at them, while others seem to lose the plot with any and every inconvenience that comes their way? Have you ever wondered what is it that makes us either resilient or susceptible to the events of our daily lives? For many people, fear is a major aspect that is preventing them from being able to cope and move forward to create the fulfilling life that they desire. It is important to know that if you are currently in any way unhealthy, unhappy, or
Way of the Peaceful Warrior by Dan Millman
Quote: “The world out there,” he said, waving his arm across the horizon, “is a school, Dan. Life is the only real teacher. It offers many experiences, and if experience alone brought wisdom and fulfillment, then elderly people would all be happy, enlightened masters. But the lessons of experience are hidden. I can help you learn from experience to see the world clearly.” This is a book that changes lives and turns its readers into much better versions of themselves. By better, I mean that the reader is taken on a journey of self-discovery and we learn, with Dan, what
‘Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah’ by Richard Bach.
“But once in a while there’s a great dynamite-burst of flying glass and brick and splinters through the front wall and somebody stalks over the rubble, seizes me by the throat and gently says, ‘I will not let you go until you set me, in words, on paper.’ That’s how I met Illusions.“ (Richard Bach’s authorial note.) ‘Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah’ is a book that captivated me when I first read it many years ago and continues to inspire me to this day. I still have my original copy and have read it at least 4 times
Why am I alive: Is there some grand purpose to my life?
Why are we here on this beautiful Earth at this time in history? Is there a purpose to my life? And what should I be doing with my time? Such big questions. However, have you ever considered that maybe, just maybe, life is not meant to be understood? Maybe we can just experience life for what it is- a series of events that continue to occur. Stuff is happening, has always been happening and will continue to happen, whether you and I are here to witness it, participate in it, or not! Do you know what that means for you
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