As a Man Thinketh : A Literary Essay, Paperback by Allen, James, Brand New, F...

As a Man Thinketh : A Literary Essay, Paperback by Allen, James, ISBN 1523418699, ISBN-13 9781523418695, Brand New, Free shipping in the US

As a Man Thinketh

By James Allen

"As a Man Thinketh" is a literary essay by James Allen, published in 1903. It was described by Allen as "... [dealing] with the power of thought, and particularly with the use and application of thought to happy and beautiful issues. I have tried to make th simple, so that all can easily grasp and follow its teaching, and put into practice the methods which it advises. It shows how, in his own thought—world, each man holds the key to every condition, good or bad, that enters into his life, and that, by working patiently and intelligently upon his thoughts, he may remake his life, and transform his circumstances. The price of th is only one shilling, and it can be carried in the pocket." It was also described by Allen as "A book that will help you to help yourself", "A pocket companion for thoughtful people", and "A book on the power and right application of thought."

Contents

 

Thought and characterEffect of thought on circumstancesEffect of thought on health and the bodyThought and purposeThe thought-factor in achievementVisions and idealsSerenity

 

THIS little volume (the result of meditation and experience) is not intended as an exhaustive treatise on the much-written-upon subject of the power of thought. It is suggestive rather than explanatory, its object being to stimulate men and women to the discovery and perception of the truth that—

"They themselves are makers of themselves."

by virtue of the thoughts, which they choose and encourage; that mind is the master-weaver, both of the inner garment of character and the outer garment of circumstance, and that, as they may have hitherto woven in ignorance and pain they may now weave in enlightenment and happiness.