James Allen: Exercise Your Mind


Inspired by: James Allen
From: Self-Reliance and As a Man Thinketh

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"As the physically weak man can make himself strong by careful and patient training, so the man of weak thoughts can make them strong by exercising himself in right thinking."

~ James Allen, 19th century English writer from As a Man Thinketh

Allen was clearly influenced by the Hindu and Buddhist principles of right thought.

More wisdom on our mind: "Thought is the fountain of action, life and manifestation; make the fountain pure, and all will be pure."

Here's to training our minds...

A Few More Thoughts on Thoughts

"Pure thoughts crystallize into habits of temperance and self-control, which solidify into circumstances of repose and peace. Thoughts of courage, self-reliance, and decision crystallize into manly habits, which solidify into circumstances of success, plenty, and freedom."

"A particular train of thought persisted in, be it good or bad, cannot fail to produce its results on the character and circumstances. A man cannot directly choose his circumstances, but he can choose his thoughts, and so indirectly, yet surely, shape his circumstances."

"Thought is the fountain of action, life and manifestation; make the fountain pure, and all will be pure."

"If you would perfect your body, guard your mind."





Inspired by: James Allen
From: Self-Reliance and As a Man Thinketh



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