Saturday, October 13, 2012

Effect of Thought on Circumstances





"The proof of this truth is in every person, and it therefore admits of easy investigation by systematic introspection and self-analysis. Let a man radically alter his thoughts, and he will be astonished at the rapid transformation it will effect in the material conditions of his life. men imagine that thought can be kept secret, but it cannot. It rapidly crystallizes into habit, and habit solidifies into habits of drunkenness and sensuality, which solidify into circumstances of destitution and disease."


-Impure thoughts of every kind crystallize into enervating and confusing habits, which solidify into distracting and adverse circumstances.

-Thoughts of fear, doubt, and indecision crystallize into weak, unmanly, and irresolute habits, which solidify into circumstances of failure, indigence, and slavish dependence.

-Lazy thoughts crystallize into habits of uncleanliness and dishonesty, which solidify into circumstances of foulness and beggary.

-Hateful and condemnatory thoughts crystallize into habits of accusation and violence, which solidify into circumstances of injury and persecution.

-Selfish thoughts of all kinds crystallize into habits of self-seeking, which solidify into circumstances more of less distressing.


On the other hand...


-Beautiful thoughts of all crystallize into habits of grace and kindliness, which solidify into genial and sunny circumstances.

-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.

-Energetic thoughts crystallize into habits of cleanliness and industry, which solidify into circumstances of pleasantness.

-Gentle and forgiving thoughts crystallize into habits of gentleness, which solidify into protective and preservative circumstances.

-Loving and unselfish thoughts crystallize into habits of self-forgetfulness for others, which solidify into circumstances of sure and abiding prosperity and true riches.






From As A Man Thinketh by James Allen

@via Alex Manabat

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