“A person is limited only by the thoughts that he chooses.” — James Allen Reflection James Allen observes that a person is limited only by the thoughts he chooses. The chains most people feel are not forged from iron but from ideas—quiet inner conclusions like “I’ll never change,” “People like me don’t get those opportunities,”…
“Lazy thoughts crystallize into habits of uncleanliness and dishonesty, which solidify into circumstances of foulness and beggary. ” — James Allen Reflection Lazy thoughts, Allen says, crystallize into habits of uncleanliness and disorder. Before a room, schedule, or life becomes chaotic, the mind usually arrived there first. When you repeatedly think, “I’ll deal with that…
“Hateful and condemnatory thoughts crystallize into habits of accusation and violence, which solidify into circumstances of injury and persecution.” — James Allen Reflection Hateful and condemnatory thoughts, James Allen says, crystallize into habits of violence and injury. Even if they never spill into physical harm, they damage relationships, corrode communities, and poison the inner life…
“Gentle and forgiving thoughts crystallize into habits of gentleness, which solidify into protective and preservative circumstances. ” — James Allen Reflection Allen writes that gentle and forgiving thoughts crystallize into habits of grace and kindness. Forgiveness begins as a thought before it ever becomes a word or action. When you think gently about those who…
“Loving and unselfish thoughts crystallize into habits of self-forgetfulness for others, which solidify into circumstances of sure and abiding prosperity and true riches.” — James Allen Reflection Loving and unselfish thoughts, James Allen says, crystallize into generous and beautiful deeds. The outer acts we admire in others—patient listening, sacrificial giving, quiet service—begin long before anyone…
“Strong, pure, and happy thoughts build up the body in vigor and grace.” — James Allen Reflection James Allen teaches that strong, pure, and happy thoughts build a healthy, resilient body, while dark and anxious thoughts wear it down. Modern science echoes what he saw long ago: the state of your mind is not separate…
“To dwell day by day in thoughts of peace toward every creature will bring abounding peace to their possessor.” — James Allen Reflection James Allen tells us that to dwell each day in thoughts of peace toward all is to find rest within ourselves. Peace is not something that finally arrives when everyone behaves, all…
“The will to do springs from the knowledge that we can do. ” — James Allen Reflection James Allen says that the will to do springs from the knowledge that you can. Many people never act because their thoughts never allow the possibility of success. They tell themselves, “I’m not that kind of person,” or…
“A strong man cannot help a weaker unless that weaker is willing to be helped.” — James Allen Reflection James Allen notes that a strong man cannot truly help a weaker one unless he first shows him the strength within his own soul. Rescue without responsibility rarely lasts. If you always carry someone who refuses…
“There can be no progress, no achievement without sacrifice, and a man's worldly success will be in the measure that he sacrifices his confused animal thoughts, and fixes his mind on the development of his plans, and the strengthening of his resolution and self-reliance.” — James Allen Reflection Allen states bluntly that there can be…