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The concept of life as a pilgrimage, or a path from ignorance to realization, is central in the writings of the philosopher and New Thought pioneer James Allen (1864-1912). According to Allen, all men must and will follow this path, at the end of which is a state of spiritual satisfaction, which can be attained only by the earnest efforts of the seeker. While progress along the path necessitates the "strenuous tread" of the pilgrim, there are also valuable opportunities for rest and refreshment.

As a Man Thinketh is a literary work of James Allen, published in 1902. The title is influenced by a verse in the Bible from the book of Proverbs, chapter 23, verse 7: "As a man thinketh in his heart, so he is".

Here is your key to a better life. James Allen's All These Things Added is a short work of immense power. This brilliant meditation reveals how to live out the Biblical precept: Seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all things shall be added unto you. Allen expands this one passage into a complete philosophy of self-development and inner fulfillment. If you pursue holiness in the ordinary hours of life, he writes, you will experience untold joy and an end to personal desperation and self-doubt.

In Mastery of Destiny, James Allen delves even farther into the themes in that famous work, the ideas that concentrations, willpower and motivation and lead to happiness and prosperity.

James Allen wrote this little book eight years after the phenomenal success of As a Man Thinketh. His forward gives an apt description of the book "We cannot alter external things, nor shape other people to our liking, nor mould the world to our wishes but we can alter internal things - our desires, passions, thoughts,- we can shape our liking to other people, and we can mould the inner world of our own mind in accordance with wisdom, and so reconcile it to the outer world of men and things.

James Allen (1864 - 1912) war ein philosophischer Schriftsteller und verbrachte die meiste Zeit seines Lebens in Leicester, England. Er schrieb insgesamt neun Jahre lang und verfasste neunzehn Werke. James Allen geht in seinen Büchern darauf ein, wie der Mensch durch seine Gedanken seine Lebensumstände verbessern kann. James Allen bringt uns zum Denken - selbst dann, wenn wir lieber etwas anderes täten. Er macht uns bewusst, dass der Gedanke der Vorläufer der Tat ist. Er zeigt auf, wie wir unsere Träume verwirklichen können, und trägt somit zu unserem spirituellen Reichtum bei.

Dieses Hörbuch enthält die deutsche Übersetzung des Buches "Der Weg zum Wohlstand" ("The Path to Prosperity") von James Allen.

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This book (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....

Originally published in 1903, James Allen's classic As a Man Thinketh has been one of the most popular self-help books for over a century. Inspired by the biblical quote "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he", the book helps listeners discover the strength in themselves to deal with anything life may bring. Come listen to one of the most powerful books to alter one's thinking for the better. 

Vos pensées sont votre clé vers le bonheur ! L'homme est responsable de ses pensées, parce qu'il en a la maîtrise. Alors, est-ce que c'est possible de maîtriser la source et même maîtriser le courant qui s'en écoule ? Voilà donc de quoi parle l'œuvre de James Allen. Auteur - légende du développement personnel, James Allen unit les grandes idées des philosophes du monde occidental avec celui oriental à l'époque ou les gens commencent à peine à les découvrir. Cette réédition spéciale présente le recueil de trois grands ouvrages de James Allen.

The Divine Companion was the last work completed by James Allen and was published posthumously in 1919. Of the book, Allen himself wrote: "It is the story of my soul, and should be read last of all my books, so that the student may understand and find my message in its pages. Therefore hold it back until you have published everything else." The book is divided into three sections: The Divine Companion, The Divine Dialogue and The Divine Messages. The first section is an exploration of various aspects of truth.

In 1907 New Thought author James Allen published a verse anthology entitled Poems of Peace. Included in the collection is his sole dramatic work, Eolaus, which describes the journey of a troubled pilgrim from the wilderness of worldly despair to the heights of personal realization.

The Heavenly Life is one of James Allen's lesser-known but most aphoristic works. His basic thesis is that total absorption in the eternal Now is the true path to discovering the divine center within oneself. The past is a dream and the future is just a speculation: man can only act and live in the present. He can change his world only by changing himself.

James Allen's phenomenal "As a Man Thinketh" and its sequel "Out From the Heart". The object of this book 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.”

Die Neugeist-Bewegung, die im amerikanischen Transzendentalismus ihren Ursprung hat, hat sich in Texten manifestiert, von denen hier einige grundlegende versammelt sind. Ausgehend von Ralph Waldo Emersons Essays über Natur, Persönlichkeit, Selbständigkeit und Manieren erfahren wir in James Allens Klassiker "Wie der Mensch denkt", wie das Leben selbstbestimmt und erfolgreich geführt werden kann. Den Abschluss bildet Florence Scovel Shinns Welt-Bestseller Das Spiel des Lebens und wie man es spielt. Zeitlose Ratgeber für ein erfülltes Leben.

In this book, New Thought philosopher James Allen explores various approaches to the concept of fate, or destiny, and its relationship to personal empowerment.

La Vida Celestial es un libro de autoayuda espiritual escrito por James Allen en 1908. El libro explora temas como la paz interior, la armonía universal, la transformación de la mente y el despertar espiritual. Allen sostiene que la verdadera felicidad y plenitud se encuentran en el descubrimiento de nuestra naturaleza divina y en la práctica diaria de valores como el amor, la gratitud y la compasión.

Como un hombre piensa, así es su vida 1903; es uno de los libros universalmente reconocido sobre el autoexamen. La mente humana es muy poderosa y Allen a través de su prosa elocuente y sucinta nos transmite como los pensamientos son los que realmente controlan tu vida, y esto bien puede considerarse una especie de manual de instrucciones para la mente. Las enseñanzas son simples pero poderosas.

James Allen consistently taught that personal development was based on the application of certain permanent and unchanging principles. In this book, he examines the various systems—social, political, economic, and technological—that man has developed to enhance and enrich his life experience. His conclusion is that to be effective all systems must operate according to fundamental ethical and moral laws. The effect of the correct application of these spiritual principles will be a state of true peace, free from any taint of passion or conflict.