As a Man Thinketh
James Allen
‘As a Man Thinketh’ has long been read by millions of people
seeking joy, success, and health through the power of thought and its effect on
life. James Allen insists upon the power of the individual to form his own
character and to create his own happiness. Thought and character are one, he
says, and as character can only manifest and discover itself through
environment and circumstance, the outer conditions of a person s life will
always be found to be harmoniously related to his inner state."
In his book, Allen emphasizes
on the two essential truths of life, one, that we are what our thoughts have
made us because thought leads us to action. And that we are the architects of
our future. By mastering our
thoughts, we can change our lives. A man is the sum of his thoughts.
Our actions change pattern of
events. In turn, these patterns constitute our character. And our character or
personality begins with our thoughts.
Attitude and action – are
closely related. Underachievers tend to disappoint themselves because they
think very little of themselves from the beginning. Attitude problems often
have severe consequences. Yet, there’s a very simple solution.
If our thoughts shape our
character, it’s only logical that changing our thoughts will change our
character, too. By changing the nature of their thoughts, pessimistic people
might find more things to smile about.
When one attempts to master their
thoughts, they can do much more than eliminate negative characteristics. A
person brings joy, strength, peace and wisdom to their life, author refers to it
as Divine Perfection.
Unmanaged thoughts are the
biggest obstacle; negative attitudes can destroy the things we cherish and love.
The world we live in
doesn’t just shape us – we shape it, too!
Blaming failure on external
factors is something we’re all guilty of. It might make us feel better, but it
only sets us back. Our circumstances are closely linked to our character. We shape
our world just as much as it shapes us. Our character is not just a mere
product of circumstances rather it has considerable influence over what kinds
of situations we end up in.
It’s not always clear whether
character or circumstance exerts more influence on any given situation. Thus,
figuring out someone’s character from their circumstances is impossible.
Likewise, we can’t always predict the circumstances someone will end up in by
examining their character.
Work toward better
health and other goals by cultivating positive thoughts.
Some of us age gracefully,
while some of us do not. One factor to consider is our attitude. Our thoughts
have a powerful influence on both our character and circumstances. They
likewise have an impact on our bodies too. Negative thoughts have many
unfortunate side effects: a higher heart rate, poorer sleep, headaches, and also,
wrinkles from all that frowning!
On the other hand, thinking
thoughts of joy, lightness and makes us feel happier and younger, too! So if
you want to feel better about your body, try directing your thoughts toward
feeling better.
Directing your thoughts is
crucial if you want to achieve any sort of goal. This means letting go of all
thoughts that distract you from your goals. This isn’t easy but your mind is
like a muscle; with practice, you can train it to think more effectively and
positively.
We are solely
responsible for our ability to succeed, so dream big!
It’s crucial that we
understand that our ability to free ourselves lies in our hands. No matter the
circumstances we face, we should stay true to our values and dreams. Our dreams
give us the drive to turn our goals into achievements. Dreaming let us discover
new worlds.
If you master your thoughts,
thereby changing your character and your circumstances for the better; you’ll
discover that life itself is full of serenity. It takes time to get there, but
there’s no doubt that it’s worth it.
Ruchika Verma
James Allen (28 November
1864 – 24 January 1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his
inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of the self-help movement. He
is perhaps one of the greatest writers of this century; he portrays the Truth
clearly, eloquently and with no misunderstanding. His best known work, ‘As
a Man Thinketh’, a timeless piece, has been mass-produced since its
publication in 1903. It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and
self-help authors.
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