The unwise say, ” Our sufferings are unjust,
Our pains and woes rise from the scattered dust
Of sinful ancestors; we are not free;
Our fathers robbed us of our liberty
By what they did; and we are weak and frail
Because they erred; they fell, and we must fail.

“Our drunkenness comes from their love of wine;
Our lusts their revels made; and we divine
Our manifold diseases by the ways
In which they walked; and as they trod the maze
Made by their feet, so we must likewise tread,
For we are bound and driven by the dead.”

Thy sins are thine, O man! and from thy deeds
Thy life, with all its weal and woe, proceeds;
By self, and not by others, thou art bound;
In thine own will and heart the root is found
Of all thy lack of peace; open thou thine eyes,
Leave the dead past, and look within; be wise.

Make pure thy heart, and thou wilt make thy life
Rich, sweet, and beautiful, unmarred by strife;
Guard well thy mind, and, noble, strong, and free,
Nothing shall harm, disturb or conquer thee;
For all thy foes are in thy heart and mind;
There also thy salvation thou wilt find.

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.

In his own heart he fosters dark desires,
Or strives for good, or loftily aspires;
In his own life he reaps what he has sown,
Or pain or peace, he garners in his own.
Thou man, that bowest to heredity,
Know this—the Law of life is Liberty,

By Thought we rise; by Thought we fall; by Thought
We stand or go: all destiny is wrought
By its swift potency; and he who stands
Master of Thought, and his desires commands,
Willing and weaving thoughts of Love and Might,
Shapes his high end in Truth’s unerring Light.

If you enjoyed this poem, read about the book ‘Poems of Peace’

Poems of Peace by James Allen

Including the Lyrical Dramatic Poem Eolaus

What ever is can only be accepted from a place of peace and tranquillity. Whether we are seeking peace in our lives or peace in the world the journey and the destination are the same, there can be no peace without until there is peace within.
Ghandi famously said “You must be the change you want to see in the world”, and in that phrase, he know that whatever you seek in the world, first be it. If you seek peace be at peace, if you seek harmony, be in harmony.
In these poems James Allen raises the desire in the heart for peace in our lives and through inner peace to promote outer peace. Be the peace you seek in the world and the world will return peace to you ten fold.

Chapters

Foreword
Eolaus A lyrical dramatic poem
Miscellaneous poems
Buddha
If men only understood
Practice and perception
Liberty
Long I sought thee
Reality
To-morrow and to-day
Star of wisdom
Would you scale the highest heaven
To them that seek the highest good
One thing lacking
Yashas
The lowly way
The music of the sea
Love’s conquest
To my daughter Nora on her tenth birthday
The inward purity
Self-sacrifice
I take refuge in truth
I, truth, am thy redeemer
The white robe
The righteous man
Choice
Truth triumphant
O thou who would’st teach!
If thou would’st right the world
What of the night?
Knowledge
The end of evil
Man divine
Patience
Restored
On releasing a captive bird
Art thou in sorrow?
When I am pure
Immortality
Are you searching?
A Note From The Publisher

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Out from the Heart by James Allen

Building the Life of Your Dreams

The ancient writing “As within – so without” was found on a emerald tablet from 3000BC. Emerald was valued even more highly in those days than it is today, so why then would such a simple phrase be inscribed on such a highly valuable precious stone? The answer is very simple, it is the simplest and yet most profound statement of truth, that governs every aspect of life. This simple truth leads us to happiness or sorrow, prosperity or lack. When we learn to govern the content of the heart, then the world around follows, it is an inescapable law. What ever the desire, the solution must come from within.
In this book James Allen leads us through the steps and thoughts necessary to ensure that the destination we seek is the one we arrive at.
Through the content of our thoughts the content of our life is created, nothing can be manifest in the outer world without the inner world being in alignment with it, whether consciously or subconsciously. This book is not going to change your life, it can’t, but it will tell you how you can change your own life. In the formation of new habits of thinking and in daily focus you chose, you life will unfold before you, effortlessly.
However, creating new habits of thought does not happen without a conscious effort and decision to think as you wish to be. Follow the step-by-step guide in this book and your life will never be the same again, you will become that which seek, it can be no other way.
Knowing the truth of this great law is not optional is you deeply desire to change the direction of your life, for without acceptance and exhortation of the truth, no progress can be made and the future is no longer in your control. So embrace this law, follow the steps and build the future as you want it, accepting no second best nor fearing to set the mighty goal.
Rejoice in the truth and lead yourself to the greatness you were born to enjoy.

Chapters

Foreword
The Heart and The Life
The Nature and Power of Mind
Formation of Habit
Doing and Knowing
First Steps in The Higher Life
Mental Conditions and Their Effects
Exhortation
A Note From The Publisher

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Man: King of Mind, Body and Circumstance by James Allen

Mastering the Laws of Happiness, Inner Power and Prosperity

One of the biggest problems in life consists in learning how to live. After all we do not come with an owners manual or much in the way of professional training. If we learn to master the laws that govern life and prosperity, then life is easy and joyous, but if we never find the way, then life is hard and a perpetual struggle. It is like the problem of addition or subtraction for a child. When they master the techniques, all difficulty disappears, and the problem has vanished. All the problems of life, whether they be social, political, or religious, are only problems because of ignorance and wrong-living. As they are solved in the heart of each individual, they will be solved in the mass of humanity. As a race, we are at present is in the painful stage of “learning”. We are confronted with the difficulties of our own ignorance. But as we learn to live rightly, learn to direct our efforts and use our functions and faculties by the light of wisdom, the sum of life will be correctly done, and its mastery will put an end to all the “problems of evil.” To the wise, all such problems have ceased. Now it is your turn to mast the laws that govern the results we get and release your inner power and become King of your mind, body and circumstance.

Chapters

Foreword
The inner world of thoughts
The outer world of things
Habit: its slavery and its freedom
Bodily conditions
Poverty
Man’s spiritual dominion
Conquest: not resignation
A Note From The Publisher

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Light on Life’s Difficulties by James Allen

Illuminating The Path to Prosperity

When you enter a dark room, even one you know well, you are suddenly unsure of your movements, you cannot see objects around you or properly locate them, and you are liable to hurt yourself by coming into sudden contact with them. However, switch on the light and immediately all confusion disappears, every object can be seen, and the danger of being hurt vanishes. For the majority of people, life is like a dark room, and their frequent hurts—their disappointments, perplexities, sorrows and pains—are caused by sudden contact with principles which they do not see, and are therefore not prepared to deal with. But when the light of wisdom is introduced into the darkened understanding, confusion vanishes, difficulties are dissolved, all things are seen in their true place and proportion, and henceforth you walk open-eyed and unhurt, in the clear light of wise comprehension.

Chapters:

Foreword
The Light That Leads to Perfect Peace
Light on Facts and Hypotheses
Light on the Law of Cause and Effect in Human Life
Light on Values— Spiritual and Material
Light on the Sense of Proportion
Light on Adherence to Principle
Light on the Sacrifice of the Self
Light on the Management of the Mind
Light on Self-Control: The Door of Heaven
Light on Acts and Their Consequences
Light on the Way of Wisdom
Light on Disposition
Light on Individual Liberty
Light on the Blessing and Dignity of Work
Light on Good Manners and Refinement
Light on Diversities of Creeds
Light on Law and Miracle
Light on War and Peace
Light on the Brotherhood of Man
Light on Life’s Sorrows
Light on Life’s Changes
Light on the Truth of Transitoriness
The Light That Never Goes Out
A Note From The Publisher

In this book James Allen shines a very bright light on the principles and laws that govern the attainment of what ever we are searching for, so that the way is ready lit to follow.

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From Poverty to Power by James Allen

Man’s search for happiness seems sometimes to be unending, and yet one that we know is achievable. There are so many people in the world that become both happy and prosperous, and yet so many others who live lives of abject misery.
All too often the search for happiness is centred on money and looses the true focus of prosperity. We seek gratification, thinking that we will find happiness, but all we really find is a distraction from our inner misery.
It is often said that money does not buy happiness and this is true, but neither does poverty. The real aim is for prosperity, which ultimately comes from within.
It is not possible to find the inner happiness in the outer world, just as prosperity cannot be found in a bank account; both are the product of a joyous heart, a soul filled with love of life and love of self. The search for money is unnecessary when you find the emotional prosperity within, for the outer world is but a reflection of the inner world, the thoughts, loves and fears that drive us.
In this book, James Allen leads us through the winding pathways of the soul to prosperity and power – not the power to subjugate others, but the power to liberate yourself and release the wealth of the limitless potential within.

Foreword
Part I: The path of prosperity
The lesson of evil
The world a reflex of mental states
The way out of undesirable conditions
The silent power of thought: controlling and directing one’s forces
The secret of health, success and power
The secret of abounding happiness
The realization of prosperity
Part II: The way of peace
The power of meditation
The two masters, self and truth
The acquirement of spiritual power
The realization of selfless love
Entering into the infinite
Saints, sages, and saviours: the law of service
The realization of perfect peace

When we look for happiness in the outer world, at best we find distraction and a temporary rest bite from the inner pain. True happiness cannot be found in the situations of life or the events we encounter, but instead in the thoughts we hold and the inner love we feel for all things. Only with love, gentleness, good-will and purity, breathed upon the soul in harmony with the Eternal Law, can they become actualized in the form of health, peaceful surroundings, and undeviating success and good fortune. Release the power within you to find your own destiny.

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From Passion to Peace by James Allen

Whatever may be said for creating works that give great narrative to inform, the truth is that sometimes less is more.

In the tumultuous times we find ourselves, times of change and for many, uncertainty about the future, it is all too easy to let the appearances around us lead us to stress and confusion. In reality all we seek is peace and happiness, a life filled with joy and prosperity.

Often the hardest part of the journey for many is knowing what we really want, finding something to truly aspire to. Without inner peace, the outer circumstances of our lives never become all that we know they should be, the deep pains from our past, or the simple slights that nag at our calm, stay and hold us back.

Being able to transcend they fall away and life takes on that magical quality that so few find, inner peace and serenity.

Chapters:
Preface
Foreword
Passion
Aspiration
Temptation
Transmutation
Transcendence
Beatitude
Peace

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Foundation Stones to Happiness And Success by James Allen

The concept of happiness and success is one that has been written about and talked about since man first began to look for more than he found in the trees and planes around him.
At the heart of all success must be the concept of happiness, in one of my own writings I wrote the line “Happiness if not the result of success, it is the fuel of success”, and I know that without first finding that place within you that is forever happy, any material success is very hollow. True happiness always comes from within and when it is found the path to success is an easy one. When the search for success is an external search for happiness, neither one is ever really found.
To build a life that has deep meaning and wonderful results, it is necessary to begin with right principles, the foundation upon which the decisions of your life are made. From these principles your values and beliefs will be molded into sound methods for the progression of desires and ambitions. Without such sound methods the path will become unclear and the destination – confusion and disillusionment.
Once the methods are clear and the destiny set the only thing to do is to take decisive and true actions to move your life forward inexorably towards the outcome of you dreams. There is no other way to get your desired results.
In creating happiness and a sense of goodness within it is important to keep in mind the principles you stand for in kindness to others and fairness within yourself. Therefore true speech and equal-mindedness, both for yourself and others will ultimately end in good results.
That is the basic premise of this book and one that will guide you and keep you on life’s journey.

Chapters
Publisher’s preface
Editor’s preface
Foreword
Right principles
Sound methods
True actions
True speech
Equal-mindedness
Good results

As the world seems to change so much from year to year as people come and go in our lives and the things of a few years ago disappear so quickly. And yet, underneath it all people remain the same and the basic problems and desires continue from generation to generation. In this book Allen has laid down the foundations that result in a life worth living.

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The Eight Pillars of Prosperity by James Allen

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Have you ever set a goal for prosperity, put in place a plan to make it happen and worked diligently on it to bring it to fruition only to have to best efforts come to nothing? Have you done it more than once?
When it comes to wealth there is one thing that only the truly enlightened teachers agree on – one thing that will completely determine the outcome of any great endeavour that will lead inexorably to a prosperous life. There are many books on prosperity and wealth creation, bedut few of them provide the complete story.
Money is above all else the result of energy flow, in fact some writers go as far as to say money is energy, either way, your energy is the key to your wealth. If your energy flow is blocked then your money flow will also be blocked.
James Allen writes: “Energy is one of the primary forces: without it nothing can be accomplished. It is the basic element in all forms of action. The entire universe is a manifestation of tireless, though inscrutable energy. Energy is, indeed, life, and without it there would be no universe, no life.”
I this book James Allen breaks down the creation of wealth into the 8 pillars, starting fundamentally with energy as the first pillar. Often other teachers leave the flow of energy until much later, but Allen has identified that in fact it is the essential element that must be put in place before anything else will work.
Then and only then does he move on to the rest of the stages.

Chapters:

- Preface
- Eight pillars
- First pillar – Energy
- Second pillar – Economy
- Third pillar – Integrity
- Fourth pillar – System
- Fifth pillar – Sympathy
- Sixth pillar – Sincerity
- Seventh pillar – Impartiality
- Eighth pillar – Self-reliance
- The temple of prosperity

Each of the 8 pillars is carefully crafted to provide you with a cohesive journey from where you are to where you want to be – to your temple of prosperity.

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Byways to Blessedness by James Allen

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In life we sometimes see the way as unclear and confused, even when we have a clear view of the destination we seek. Whether it is a simple idea to have a life that is free from struggle and stress, one that is easy and peaceful, or whether we seek great goals that will inspire and produce great awe, our inner journey will always govern the outer destination.
When we seek great results then it is always important to begin, and to begin with the end in mind. Life is a series of steps on the road, ultimately, to death, and along the way we have choices to make that will govern every aspect of that journey. What we think, believe and do are inexorably linked and cannot be separated. The only real difference between a successful person and an unsuccessful one, or a happy person and an unhappy person is held in our thoughts.
Only through controlling our thoughts can we control our life. When you are in complete control of your life you will attain all that you truly desire.
It has been said many times throughout the ages that desire is the first step of any attainment, and this is true, it is also true to say that your desires are governed by your beliefs and values. When you values, beliefs and desires are all in alignment then you are always destined to succeed in your desires and will ultimately find what you seek.
All this stems from our thought processes, the things we have been raised to believe and the values that have been taught to us throughout life’s rich experiences.
Whenever you look at your life then you are looking at the results of your thoughts, only your own thoughts created your own life. This is a level of responsibility that sometimes take a lot of accepting, but once you do then the keys to you future are in your own hands (as they always were).
In this wonderful book, James Allen leads us through the levels and stages of thought that create the world manifest in them. From right beginnings, Allen teaches us about the small tasks and duties we should follow. How to transcend difficulties, drop burdens and about the hidden sacrifices that make a real difference. Beyond that he also powerfully leads us through the thought processes that lead to success and happiness, teaching the value of sympathy, forgiveness and the art of seeing no evil.
With abiding joy in your heart the goals of life become pleasurable vocations instead of tasks to be completed and things to be possessed. He teaches us the value of silence and solitude in building the character within that will allow you to be the person you need to be to create the life you desire. Many people seek happiness in others, when true happiness allows you to stand alone and run your own life. One you fully understand the simple laws of life you will have a series of happy ending to look forward to throughout the remainder of your days.

Chapters:

Foreword
Right Beginnings
Small Tasks and Duties
Transcending Difficulties and Perplexities
Burden-Dropping
Hidden Sacrifices
Sympathy
Forgiveness
Seeing No Evil
Abiding Joy
Silentness
Solitude
Standing Alone
Understanding the Simple Laws of Life
Happy Endings

I love the works of James Allen and always have so it is little surprise that I highly recommend this book. I know you will enjoy it as much as I have.

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