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Be Your Own Sunshine
Be Your Own Sunshine is a collection of four works by James Allen that sum up the hows, whys and whats of taming the mind and its infinite energies, of channelizing the power of positive thinking, and striking a balance between the inner world of our thoughts as against the outer world of action. As A Man Thinketh maps out the way in which our thoughts can affect our physical, mental, emotional and social health. It also discusses ways in which we can use our visions and ideas to lead us to peace of mind. From Passion to Peace is a step by step discussion on conquering the factors within us that hinder us from achieving success. Man: King of Mind, Body and Circumstance aims at freeing us from the slavery of our negative and binding thoughts, enabling us to conquer our inhibitions and set our spirit free. Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success help us lay the foundation for a stronger self, with the right balance of thoughts, speech and its implementation in action.
147 pages, Kindle Edition
Published February 10, 2020
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James Allen
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Allen was 15 when his father, a businessman, was robbed and murdered. He left school to work full-time in several British manufacturing firms to help support the family. He later married Lily L. Allen and became an executive secretary for a large company. At age 38, inspired by the writings of Leo Tolstoy, he retired from employment. Allen — along with his wife and their daughter, Nohra — moved to a small cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, England to pursue a simple life of contemplation. There he wrote for nine years, producing 19 works. He also edited and published a magazine, "The Light of Reason".
Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement.
Allen's most famous book, As a Man Thinketh, was published in 1902. It is now considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person.
Following his death in 1912, his wife continued publishing the magazine under the name, "The Epoch".
Allen was 15 when his father, a businessman, was robbed and murdered. He left school to work full-time in several British manufacturing firms to help support the family. He later married Lily L. Allen and became an executive secretary for a large company. At age 38, inspired by the writings of Leo Tolstoy, he retired from employment. Allen — along with his wife and their daughter, Nohra — moved to a small cottage in Ilfracombe, Devon, England to pursue a simple life of contemplation. There he wrote for nine years, producing 19 works. He also edited and published a magazine, "The Light of Reason".
Allen's books illustrate the use of the power of thought to increase personal capabilities. Although he never achieved great fame or wealth, his works continue to influence people around the world, including the New Thought movement.
Allen's most famous book, As a Man Thinketh, was published in 1902. It is now considered a classic self-help book. Its underlying premise is that noble thoughts make a noble person, while lowly thoughts make a miserable person.
Following his death in 1912, his wife continued publishing the magazine under the name, "The Epoch".
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April 27, 2023
I am a huge James Allen fan and so I am going to recommend this book.
Here’s why:
🖋The book is wholesome and complete unlike the other editions
🖋This book has four main parts: As a Man Thinketh, From Passion to Peace, Man King of Mind Body and Circumstance, Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success
This book has got the basic main works by the author which describes how our actions/well-being depend on our thoughts; discussions on mental health; factors which hinder success; important discussions on our actions and our speech.
A good package for someone who wants to pick up a good motivational read.
🖋easy to read and follow
🖋perfect for beginners, young readers and even for adults
🖋practical tips and deals each topic with basic background and discuss well on how it would make an impact
I love the cover and this edition is beautiful inside out 💕
Here’s why:
🖋The book is wholesome and complete unlike the other editions
🖋This book has four main parts: As a Man Thinketh, From Passion to Peace, Man King of Mind Body and Circumstance, Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success
This book has got the basic main works by the author which describes how our actions/well-being depend on our thoughts; discussions on mental health; factors which hinder success; important discussions on our actions and our speech.
A good package for someone who wants to pick up a good motivational read.
🖋easy to read and follow
🖋perfect for beginners, young readers and even for adults
🖋practical tips and deals each topic with basic background and discuss well on how it would make an impact
I love the cover and this edition is beautiful inside out 💕
March 31, 2020
"Be Your Own Sunshine - Towards a Better Tomorrow" is another book I have been gifted by one of my friends in the publishing industry. It became my companion for almost one and a half-day during the lockdown. The book is written by James Allen one of the Pioneers in the field of motivation.
Talking about the content, the book is an amalgamation of four booklets. You may read these sections independently or in a sequence of your own. These four segments are:
As a man thinketh
From passion to peace
Man: King of mind, body, and circumstance
Foundation stones to happiness and success
Each of the segments starts with a nice pair of lines that you can ponder upon followed by the foreword of that segment. Then comes 5 to 8 chapters of each of the segments. Topics covered in these segments are passion, happiness, power of thinking & visualization, mental stability, habits, spiritual quest.
If you are looking for a dose of positivity or some inspirational read supported by a proper field expert than this is the book for you. 160 pages of this book are more than enough for a reader to give a good company. If you are reading for self-improvement then I suggest take a notepad & a pen and start noting down the important points given in the book. I am sure that will help you greatly. The language used in the book is simple, even a beginner can read it without any problem. You will find a proper mix of examples and theory (or I would say philosophy) in the book which can entertain you or keep your interest quotient till the last page
I'll give 3.5 out of 5 to this wonderful book.
Detailed Review Link - https://chevusread.blogspot.com/2020/...
Talking about the content, the book is an amalgamation of four booklets. You may read these sections independently or in a sequence of your own. These four segments are:
As a man thinketh
From passion to peace
Man: King of mind, body, and circumstance
Foundation stones to happiness and success
Each of the segments starts with a nice pair of lines that you can ponder upon followed by the foreword of that segment. Then comes 5 to 8 chapters of each of the segments. Topics covered in these segments are passion, happiness, power of thinking & visualization, mental stability, habits, spiritual quest.
If you are looking for a dose of positivity or some inspirational read supported by a proper field expert than this is the book for you. 160 pages of this book are more than enough for a reader to give a good company. If you are reading for self-improvement then I suggest take a notepad & a pen and start noting down the important points given in the book. I am sure that will help you greatly. The language used in the book is simple, even a beginner can read it without any problem. You will find a proper mix of examples and theory (or I would say philosophy) in the book which can entertain you or keep your interest quotient till the last page
I'll give 3.5 out of 5 to this wonderful book.
Detailed Review Link - https://chevusread.blogspot.com/2020/...
August 3, 2020
Be your Own Sunshine
Author: James Allen
Publisher: Srishti Publishers
Genre: Non-fiction (Self Help)
My judgment: ⭐⭐⭐/ Five Stars
🌟This book is a collection of four works by the author, which are-
(1) As a Man Thinketh
(2) From Passion to Peace
(3) Man: King of Mind, Body and Circumstance
(4) Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success
🌟My favourite is- From Passion to Peace. This is a beautiful self help and self improvement book. It covers all the main aspects of life improvement topics, and is a perfect life guide.
🌟This book motivated me to improve my self and become a better person.
🌟At first, it was hard for me to read it and I just dnfed it for a few days. It's maybe because I haven't read any self help book before, except a few pages of The Power of the Subconscious Mind.
🌟The language is expressively courtly, which I actually dislike. The vocabulary used is simple and comprehensible.
🌟It covers themes like happiness, importance of mental stability, positive thinking and habits. It has a plethora of inspirational quotes.
🌟It makes us embark on a spiritual quest to find ourselves.
🌟I totally recommend it to everyone and especially to those who have just reading self help books, like me.
~Miraa
Be magical✨!
Author: James Allen
Publisher: Srishti Publishers
Genre: Non-fiction (Self Help)
My judgment: ⭐⭐⭐/ Five Stars
🌟This book is a collection of four works by the author, which are-
(1) As a Man Thinketh
(2) From Passion to Peace
(3) Man: King of Mind, Body and Circumstance
(4) Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success
🌟My favourite is- From Passion to Peace. This is a beautiful self help and self improvement book. It covers all the main aspects of life improvement topics, and is a perfect life guide.
🌟This book motivated me to improve my self and become a better person.
🌟At first, it was hard for me to read it and I just dnfed it for a few days. It's maybe because I haven't read any self help book before, except a few pages of The Power of the Subconscious Mind.
🌟The language is expressively courtly, which I actually dislike. The vocabulary used is simple and comprehensible.
🌟It covers themes like happiness, importance of mental stability, positive thinking and habits. It has a plethora of inspirational quotes.
🌟It makes us embark on a spiritual quest to find ourselves.
🌟I totally recommend it to everyone and especially to those who have just reading self help books, like me.
~Miraa
Be magical✨!
June 29, 2020
'Be your own sunshine by James Allen' is a collection of four of his works 'As A Man Thinketh' , 'From Passion to Peace', 'Man: King of Mind, Body, and Circumstance', 'Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success'.
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After a long time I read a self-help book and I personally liked it. The metaphors and philosophies noted down by James Allen regarding functionality of human minds is highly logically and made complete sense to me.
His metaphorical writing is moving and brings a sense of relief to our tensed minds. Especially in times like these this book was really helpful for me. I was amazed how James Allen compared human mind with a garden where either you can leave it uncultivated and let the weeds destroy it, or intelligently cultivate it. In following sections author focuses on how a human being should perceive their dreams. And how important it is to make a step forward for it instead of simply procrastinating about it.
According to him it is the aspiration that leads to temptation.
The book is a great read and if you're someone who is looking for motivation or feeling let down this book is for you.
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Writing and narration are simple and engaging.
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After a long time I read a self-help book and I personally liked it. The metaphors and philosophies noted down by James Allen regarding functionality of human minds is highly logically and made complete sense to me.
His metaphorical writing is moving and brings a sense of relief to our tensed minds. Especially in times like these this book was really helpful for me. I was amazed how James Allen compared human mind with a garden where either you can leave it uncultivated and let the weeds destroy it, or intelligently cultivate it. In following sections author focuses on how a human being should perceive their dreams. And how important it is to make a step forward for it instead of simply procrastinating about it.
According to him it is the aspiration that leads to temptation.
The book is a great read and if you're someone who is looking for motivation or feeling let down this book is for you.
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Writing and narration are simple and engaging.
July 26, 2020
James Allen's words equal to wisdom, this is an universally accepted fact. Be Your Own Sunshine is his philosophy in a nutshell. The book will inspire you live your life to the fullest. It's a perfect guide for you if you feel lost and need someone to just speak life's truth.
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Be Your Own Sunshine is a compact narration of James Allen's best four works- As A Man Thinketh, From Passion to Peace, Man: King of Mind, Body, and Circumstance &Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success. It's a comprehensive best of James Allen to teach you about mental stability, concept of good and evil and life's greatest truths.
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The book is a wonderful piece of work full of positivity and inspiration. The language of the book is perfect and easy to understand. It's compact as I said before, so might seem that it's going from concept to concept fast. The lessons and advices in the book is phenomenal and perfect read in this time of trouble.
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Be Your Own Sunshine is a compact narration of James Allen's best four works- As A Man Thinketh, From Passion to Peace, Man: King of Mind, Body, and Circumstance &Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success. It's a comprehensive best of James Allen to teach you about mental stability, concept of good and evil and life's greatest truths.
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The book is a wonderful piece of work full of positivity and inspiration. The language of the book is perfect and easy to understand. It's compact as I said before, so might seem that it's going from concept to concept fast. The lessons and advices in the book is phenomenal and perfect read in this time of trouble.
June 13, 2020
“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,
Bring forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills:
He thinks in secret and it comes to pass
Environment is but his looking glass.”
James Allen's book "BE YOUR OWN SUNSHINE" is a non-fiction book published by @srishtipub .
This book basically is suggestive in nature rather than explanatory. It's object being to stimulate it’s readers to the discovery and perception of the truth that-
“They themselves are the makers of themselves”.
To be honest, non-fiction books are not something that I’m fond of but it’s definitely a genre that has always embraced me and challenged my way of looking towards life.
Now many of you might think why am I saying so, what is so unique in this book, then, let me tell you that each and every chapter inscribed in this book is capable enough to sum up the hows, whys and whats of taming the mind and it’s infinite energies, of channelizing the power of positive thinking and striking a balance between the inner world of our thoughts as against the outer world of action. It has help me to understand myself better. Not just this, each and every paragraph is full of positive thoughts. It discusses various effective ways in which we can use our visions and ideas to lead us to peace of mind. The author with his knowledge of philosophy helps his readers understand the factors that hinders them from achieving success, inspires them to set their spirits free and lay a foundation for a stronger self, with right balance of thoughts, speech and it’s implementation.
The vocabulary is decent and person from any age group can easily read this book.
I still remember reading and recommending ‘Urban insanity' and after reading this book, I will love to recommend this book as well.
If you are planning to start reading non fiction books that focusses mainly on resolving our every day problems and improving our inner self, you can definitely try reading this book.👍
And Man is Mind, and evermore he takes
The tool of Thought, and, shaping what he wills,
Bring forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills:
He thinks in secret and it comes to pass
Environment is but his looking glass.”
James Allen's book "BE YOUR OWN SUNSHINE" is a non-fiction book published by @srishtipub .
This book basically is suggestive in nature rather than explanatory. It's object being to stimulate it’s readers to the discovery and perception of the truth that-
“They themselves are the makers of themselves”.
To be honest, non-fiction books are not something that I’m fond of but it’s definitely a genre that has always embraced me and challenged my way of looking towards life.
Now many of you might think why am I saying so, what is so unique in this book, then, let me tell you that each and every chapter inscribed in this book is capable enough to sum up the hows, whys and whats of taming the mind and it’s infinite energies, of channelizing the power of positive thinking and striking a balance between the inner world of our thoughts as against the outer world of action. It has help me to understand myself better. Not just this, each and every paragraph is full of positive thoughts. It discusses various effective ways in which we can use our visions and ideas to lead us to peace of mind. The author with his knowledge of philosophy helps his readers understand the factors that hinders them from achieving success, inspires them to set their spirits free and lay a foundation for a stronger self, with right balance of thoughts, speech and it’s implementation.
The vocabulary is decent and person from any age group can easily read this book.
I still remember reading and recommending ‘Urban insanity' and after reading this book, I will love to recommend this book as well.
If you are planning to start reading non fiction books that focusses mainly on resolving our every day problems and improving our inner self, you can definitely try reading this book.👍
June 30, 2020
Title - Be Your Own Sunshine
Author - James Allen
Pages - 160
Genre - Personal Development & Self Help
Publisher - Srishti Publishers & Distributors
Date Published - 10th February 2020
Format - Paperback
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Each man is as low or high, as little or great, as the base or noble as his thoughts. No more, no less.
Be Your Own Sunshine is a collection of four works by James Allen which includes, 1. As A Man Thinketh 2. From Passion to Peace 3. Man: King of Mind, Body, and Circumstance 4. Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success. Each part has various topics covered, which further describes more examples of passion, happiness, power of thinking & visualization, mental stability, habits, spiritual quest.
First of all, I enjoyed reading this book, or I should say a much-needed book, as the current situation is bringing negative thoughts, so reading a book that is full of hope, motivation, and inspiring examples were satisfactory. I liked the way the author has explained each part with detailed information. All four topics start with a quote and a description, which was quite intriguing.
The basic concept of this book is to be positive, take action before its too late. Be gentle, be kind, passionate, and not being selfish, greedy, lazy, because success comes to those who take risks, but if you don't take risks, you will always get a bad result.
Overall, I liked the book, it was a quick read, the language was easy to understand, and a motivational book. Recommended to everyone, it is a must-read, especially during this pandemic, it will surely motivate you and inspire you to be a better person. 😊❤️
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Author - James Allen
Pages - 160
Genre - Personal Development & Self Help
Publisher - Srishti Publishers & Distributors
Date Published - 10th February 2020
Format - Paperback
🔹
Each man is as low or high, as little or great, as the base or noble as his thoughts. No more, no less.
Be Your Own Sunshine is a collection of four works by James Allen which includes, 1. As A Man Thinketh 2. From Passion to Peace 3. Man: King of Mind, Body, and Circumstance 4. Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success. Each part has various topics covered, which further describes more examples of passion, happiness, power of thinking & visualization, mental stability, habits, spiritual quest.
First of all, I enjoyed reading this book, or I should say a much-needed book, as the current situation is bringing negative thoughts, so reading a book that is full of hope, motivation, and inspiring examples were satisfactory. I liked the way the author has explained each part with detailed information. All four topics start with a quote and a description, which was quite intriguing.
The basic concept of this book is to be positive, take action before its too late. Be gentle, be kind, passionate, and not being selfish, greedy, lazy, because success comes to those who take risks, but if you don't take risks, you will always get a bad result.
Overall, I liked the book, it was a quick read, the language was easy to understand, and a motivational book. Recommended to everyone, it is a must-read, especially during this pandemic, it will surely motivate you and inspire you to be a better person. 😊❤️
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June 26, 2020
Book review: ⭐⭐⭐
Book: Be your own sunshine
Genre: Self help
Author: James Allen
Be your own sunshine is collection of works by James Allen. It includes one of the author's best works " As a man Thinketh". James Allen is a British philosophical writer, best known for his works in self help books. He lived in the late 1800's and its commendable to notice that his works are still relevant to date.
The book is spread out into 4 sections, each section has different chapters wherein he has spoken in depth about the topic, explaining with instances in between. The following are how the book is divided into:
1) As a man Thinketh;
2) From passion to peace;
3) Man: King of mind, body and circumstance;
4) Foundation stones to happiness and success;
I found these topics discussed very helpful to me as an individual, although I felt some parts were repetitive. But we have to keep in mind that this was written a good 100 years back. So the relevance is also key to the topic. My personal favourite was As a man Thinketh. I found it more appealing and relevant to us in today's lives.
You would enjoy this if you're a non fiction enthusiast. But if you aren't, it's a good enough book to keep going through in bits everyday 🌼. I would definitely recommend to read it slow.
Book: Be your own sunshine
Genre: Self help
Author: James Allen
Be your own sunshine is collection of works by James Allen. It includes one of the author's best works " As a man Thinketh". James Allen is a British philosophical writer, best known for his works in self help books. He lived in the late 1800's and its commendable to notice that his works are still relevant to date.
The book is spread out into 4 sections, each section has different chapters wherein he has spoken in depth about the topic, explaining with instances in between. The following are how the book is divided into:
1) As a man Thinketh;
2) From passion to peace;
3) Man: King of mind, body and circumstance;
4) Foundation stones to happiness and success;
I found these topics discussed very helpful to me as an individual, although I felt some parts were repetitive. But we have to keep in mind that this was written a good 100 years back. So the relevance is also key to the topic. My personal favourite was As a man Thinketh. I found it more appealing and relevant to us in today's lives.
You would enjoy this if you're a non fiction enthusiast. But if you aren't, it's a good enough book to keep going through in bits everyday 🌼. I would definitely recommend to read it slow.
May 14, 2022
Are you into motivational books?
BOOK: Be your own Sunshine
AUTHOR: #jamesallen
GENRE: #motivationalbook#motivation #postivethinking #selfhelp
RATING: 3.8💫
Be your own Sunshine is a nice title and an apt title for a motivational / selfhelp book. The simple cover design complemented the thought behind this book/ its genre. Motivational/ inspirational books are needed by people who would want to feel a positivity or a thought that can strike a change in them or refresh them. However, books in these genre are not for all, this book have some ideal quotes.
But even though the author have clearly mentioned that, he is not asking us to follow what he is preaching. I find the author's thought revealed to us through this book, cannot entirely be followed as it is. There is no one single way of a good living or a positive life. Then again its peoples perspectives.
"Self control is strength; Right thought is mastery; Calmness is power. Say unto your heart, " Peace be still!""
BOOK: Be your own Sunshine
AUTHOR: #jamesallen
GENRE: #motivationalbook#motivation #postivethinking #selfhelp
RATING: 3.8💫
Be your own Sunshine is a nice title and an apt title for a motivational / selfhelp book. The simple cover design complemented the thought behind this book/ its genre. Motivational/ inspirational books are needed by people who would want to feel a positivity or a thought that can strike a change in them or refresh them. However, books in these genre are not for all, this book have some ideal quotes.
But even though the author have clearly mentioned that, he is not asking us to follow what he is preaching. I find the author's thought revealed to us through this book, cannot entirely be followed as it is. There is no one single way of a good living or a positive life. Then again its peoples perspectives.
"Self control is strength; Right thought is mastery; Calmness is power. Say unto your heart, " Peace be still!""
June 29, 2020
First of all a big thanks to author for helping me . This book made me realize the importance of thought and after reading this book . I have decided to make my thoughts good .
Our mind is like a ground and our thoughts are like seed. We will feel good when our thoughts is also good and vice versa. This book is a collection of 4 works .
1. As a man thinketh
2. From passion to peace
3. Man king of mind , body and circumstances
4. Foundation stones to happiness and success
Author tells that outer situation is not responsible , out inner thoughts leads to action and circumstances .
The importance of right principles is my favorite topic , becaue it is the foundation of a good habit
The language used is simple and every one could easily understand the concepts and apply in their life.
Our mind is like a ground and our thoughts are like seed. We will feel good when our thoughts is also good and vice versa. This book is a collection of 4 works .
1. As a man thinketh
2. From passion to peace
3. Man king of mind , body and circumstances
4. Foundation stones to happiness and success
Author tells that outer situation is not responsible , out inner thoughts leads to action and circumstances .
The importance of right principles is my favorite topic , becaue it is the foundation of a good habit
The language used is simple and every one could easily understand the concepts and apply in their life.
July 4, 2020
"The wise man meets passion with peace,
Hatred with love and
Returns good for evil."
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This book "Be Your Own Sunshine" is a compilation of the 4 works by the author James Allen. The messages given from the daily life makes ourselves enhance our personality. In the first work 'As A Man Thinketh' the author wants to say that mind is the controller of all things. Man only does what his mind tells him to do. He does foolish things with negative thoughts in his mind. But positive thoughts will change everything and will lead him to success.
Author futher talks about self control. Man is like 'a shade giving tree in a thirsty land, or a sheltering rock in a storm.' If a man knows how to calm himself then he will also know how to govern himself.
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In the second section Allen talks about 'Passion and Peace.' His philosophical writings has given solutions to day to day problems. In the second section he taught us how to be selfless and focus on our goals. There will be many boulders in our life in the form of greed and selfishness but there is always a way to peace. One can always overcome his own selfishness patiently into freedon. And then with passion comes aspirations and then temptation. So each and everything is explained in a beautiful manner. We can mediate and remove the darkness within oneself.
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The third part 'Man:King of mind, Body and circumstance' talks about beating the negativity of our mind and setting it free and use it in a right way. The last part 'Foundation stone to happiness and success' talks about how to clear our mind and implement positivity inside it to achieve success.
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This amalgamation of four works actually helped me to think about things differently. It is recommended to be read by any age group. The concept of positivity is totally understandable and inspiring. A motivational start of this month. A must read book to all.
Hatred with love and
Returns good for evil."
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This book "Be Your Own Sunshine" is a compilation of the 4 works by the author James Allen. The messages given from the daily life makes ourselves enhance our personality. In the first work 'As A Man Thinketh' the author wants to say that mind is the controller of all things. Man only does what his mind tells him to do. He does foolish things with negative thoughts in his mind. But positive thoughts will change everything and will lead him to success.
Author futher talks about self control. Man is like 'a shade giving tree in a thirsty land, or a sheltering rock in a storm.' If a man knows how to calm himself then he will also know how to govern himself.
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In the second section Allen talks about 'Passion and Peace.' His philosophical writings has given solutions to day to day problems. In the second section he taught us how to be selfless and focus on our goals. There will be many boulders in our life in the form of greed and selfishness but there is always a way to peace. One can always overcome his own selfishness patiently into freedon. And then with passion comes aspirations and then temptation. So each and everything is explained in a beautiful manner. We can mediate and remove the darkness within oneself.
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The third part 'Man:King of mind, Body and circumstance' talks about beating the negativity of our mind and setting it free and use it in a right way. The last part 'Foundation stone to happiness and success' talks about how to clear our mind and implement positivity inside it to achieve success.
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This amalgamation of four works actually helped me to think about things differently. It is recommended to be read by any age group. The concept of positivity is totally understandable and inspiring. A motivational start of this month. A must read book to all.
July 5, 2020
Act is the blossom of thought, and joy and suffering are its fruits; thus does a man garner in the sweet and bitter fruitage of his own husbandry.
Be Your Own Sunshine is a book that has James Allen’s four popular work- As a Man Thinketh, From Passion to Peace, Man: King of Mind, Body, and Circumstance, Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success.
Allen has been a great motivational writer and talks a lot about the mind and its thoughts. How the man is not the slave, but the disciple of his own thoughts. The way all his thoughts affect the mind, body, and soul.
This collection is a good one as it also adds the excerpts in the starting and the end of the book.
Be Your Own Sunshine is a book that has James Allen’s four popular work- As a Man Thinketh, From Passion to Peace, Man: King of Mind, Body, and Circumstance, Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success.
Allen has been a great motivational writer and talks a lot about the mind and its thoughts. How the man is not the slave, but the disciple of his own thoughts. The way all his thoughts affect the mind, body, and soul.
This collection is a good one as it also adds the excerpts in the starting and the end of the book.
April 2, 2021
Your thoughts make your world. Be watchful of your thoughts. Because you create your heaven and hell with it
July 15, 2020
Act is the blossom of thought, and joy and suffering are its fruits; thus does a man garner in the sweet and bitter fruitage of his own husbandry.
Be Your Own Sunshine is a book that has James Allen’s four popular work- As a Man Thinketh, From Passion to Peace, Man: King of Mind, Body and Circumstance, Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success.
Allen has been a great motivational writer and talks a lot about the mind and its thoughts. How the man is not the slave, but the disciple of his own thoughts. The way all his thoughts affect the mind, body, and soul.
This collection is a good one as it also adds the excerpts in the starting and the end of the book.
Be Your Own Sunshine is a book that has James Allen’s four popular work- As a Man Thinketh, From Passion to Peace, Man: King of Mind, Body and Circumstance, Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success.
Allen has been a great motivational writer and talks a lot about the mind and its thoughts. How the man is not the slave, but the disciple of his own thoughts. The way all his thoughts affect the mind, body, and soul.
This collection is a good one as it also adds the excerpts in the starting and the end of the book.
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July 8, 2020
𝑺𝒚𝒏𝒐𝒑𝒔𝒊𝒔: This book is a compilation of four works by pioneer in motivational literature, James Allen, viz
As A Man Thinketh
From Passion to Peace
Man: King of Mind, Body and Circumstance
Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success
𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: This is truely one of the best quick reads in motivational literature. As mentioned earlier, there are four works of the author. In the first work, the author describes in detail how man is influenced by his own thoughts. A man is what he thinks. It is beautifully explained how foolish thoughts leads to foolish action thus affecting life, and how positive thoughts will bring positive effects on life. The author discusses ways on how a man can shape his life, his own destiny and even his own body by shaping his own visions and and ideas. In the second work, the author breaks down the steps that help us to conquer the factors that are stopping us from achieving our dreams. This is also the theme of the third work. In the fourth work, the author has talked about how we can make for a stronger self. The basic point of the book is that ultimately it depends upon man himself on how he improves his life quality.
The author has used different literary devices like imagery, alliteration, allusion and epistrophe, thus making the reading journey extremely pleasant. The facts that the author has stated in the works, are plausible and are practical. We can instill these words in our mind and truly try to make our lives better. Though that these works were written back in the early 1900s but his words are still relevant to this day. I am thankful to the publishing house who thought of compiling such impacting works.
There are some parts that may feel repetitive, but keep in mind that these four were separate works that were originally published separately. So there are bound to be overlapping parts.
Take your time reading the book. Savour each word. And if possible, halt after each segment. Let the words sink in. I recommend this book to readers of all ages
As A Man Thinketh
From Passion to Peace
Man: King of Mind, Body and Circumstance
Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success
𝑹𝒆𝒗𝒊𝒆𝒘: This is truely one of the best quick reads in motivational literature. As mentioned earlier, there are four works of the author. In the first work, the author describes in detail how man is influenced by his own thoughts. A man is what he thinks. It is beautifully explained how foolish thoughts leads to foolish action thus affecting life, and how positive thoughts will bring positive effects on life. The author discusses ways on how a man can shape his life, his own destiny and even his own body by shaping his own visions and and ideas. In the second work, the author breaks down the steps that help us to conquer the factors that are stopping us from achieving our dreams. This is also the theme of the third work. In the fourth work, the author has talked about how we can make for a stronger self. The basic point of the book is that ultimately it depends upon man himself on how he improves his life quality.
The author has used different literary devices like imagery, alliteration, allusion and epistrophe, thus making the reading journey extremely pleasant. The facts that the author has stated in the works, are plausible and are practical. We can instill these words in our mind and truly try to make our lives better. Though that these works were written back in the early 1900s but his words are still relevant to this day. I am thankful to the publishing house who thought of compiling such impacting works.
There are some parts that may feel repetitive, but keep in mind that these four were separate works that were originally published separately. So there are bound to be overlapping parts.
Take your time reading the book. Savour each word. And if possible, halt after each segment. Let the words sink in. I recommend this book to readers of all ages
June 29, 2022
Be Your Own Sunshine by James Allen is a very inspiring book for me because it has really altered my life towards positive thinking.
It has been rightly said that, "A Book Can Change Your Life". For me, it is this book which has changed my life and my habits.
This book has taught me the importance of "Thoughts".
Yes, Thoughts! James Allen says, " They themselves are makers of themselves " And for this he means that our thoughts plays a vital role in our lives.
A person can experience a life of heaven by their Rightful thoughts and can make thier life a living Hell by their unpleasant evil thoughts.
The author not only explains the importance of positive, peaceful and serene thoughts in our life and how it influences our habits but also tells it's readers how to practice it.
As one goes through this book, they can see positive changes happening in their lives. This books tells the difference between what is right and what is wrong, who is wise and who is evil and how to avoid bad habits and follow good habits.
James Allen through his words tells the readers that it's neither the surrounding that let's you make bad decisions nor any person influences you to fell into the prey of evil deeds but it's you who by your thoughts makes your life an wholesome abode or a prison-hole.
I'd greatly recommend this book to those who are trying really hard not to procrastinate and get their work done by the end of the day without any signs of regret of not doing anything because they fell into the prey of procrastination.
To me this book has really done wonders as I've seen positive changes happening in my life. I've been really productive since the day I started reading this book.
It has been rightly said that, "A Book Can Change Your Life". For me, it is this book which has changed my life and my habits.
This book has taught me the importance of "Thoughts".
Yes, Thoughts! James Allen says, " They themselves are makers of themselves " And for this he means that our thoughts plays a vital role in our lives.
A person can experience a life of heaven by their Rightful thoughts and can make thier life a living Hell by their unpleasant evil thoughts.
The author not only explains the importance of positive, peaceful and serene thoughts in our life and how it influences our habits but also tells it's readers how to practice it.
As one goes through this book, they can see positive changes happening in their lives. This books tells the difference between what is right and what is wrong, who is wise and who is evil and how to avoid bad habits and follow good habits.
James Allen through his words tells the readers that it's neither the surrounding that let's you make bad decisions nor any person influences you to fell into the prey of evil deeds but it's you who by your thoughts makes your life an wholesome abode or a prison-hole.
I'd greatly recommend this book to those who are trying really hard not to procrastinate and get their work done by the end of the day without any signs of regret of not doing anything because they fell into the prey of procrastination.
To me this book has really done wonders as I've seen positive changes happening in my life. I've been really productive since the day I started reading this book.
October 12, 2022
Be Your Own Sunshine by James Allen is a very inspiring book for me because it has really altered my life towards positive thinking.
It has been rightly said that, “A Book Can Change Your Life”. For me, it is this book which has changed my life and my habits.
This book has taught me the importance of “Thoughts”.
Yes, Thoughts! James Allen says, ” They themselves are makers of themselves “ And for this he means that our thoughts plays a vital role in our lives.
A person can experience a life of heaven by their Rightful thoughts and can make thier life a living Hell by their unpleasant evil thoughts.
The author not only explains the importance of positive, peaceful and serene thoughts in our life and how it influences our habits but also tells it’s readers how to practice it.
As one goes through this book, they can see positive changes happening in their lives. This books tells the difference between what is right and what is wrong, who is wise and who is evil and how to avoid bad habits and follow good habits.
James Allen through his words tells the readers that it’s neither the surrounding that let’s you make bad decisions nor any person influences you to fell into the prey of evil deeds but it’s you who by your thoughts makes your life an wholesome abode or a prison-hole.
I’d greatly recommend this book to those who are trying really hard not to procrastinate and get their work done by the end of the day without any signs of regret of not doing anything because they fell into the prey of procrastination.
To me this book has really done wonders as I’ve seen positive changes happening in my life. I’ve been really productive since the day I started reading this book.
– Payal Saran
It has been rightly said that, “A Book Can Change Your Life”. For me, it is this book which has changed my life and my habits.
This book has taught me the importance of “Thoughts”.
Yes, Thoughts! James Allen says, ” They themselves are makers of themselves “ And for this he means that our thoughts plays a vital role in our lives.
A person can experience a life of heaven by their Rightful thoughts and can make thier life a living Hell by their unpleasant evil thoughts.
The author not only explains the importance of positive, peaceful and serene thoughts in our life and how it influences our habits but also tells it’s readers how to practice it.
As one goes through this book, they can see positive changes happening in their lives. This books tells the difference between what is right and what is wrong, who is wise and who is evil and how to avoid bad habits and follow good habits.
James Allen through his words tells the readers that it’s neither the surrounding that let’s you make bad decisions nor any person influences you to fell into the prey of evil deeds but it’s you who by your thoughts makes your life an wholesome abode or a prison-hole.
I’d greatly recommend this book to those who are trying really hard not to procrastinate and get their work done by the end of the day without any signs of regret of not doing anything because they fell into the prey of procrastination.
To me this book has really done wonders as I’ve seen positive changes happening in my life. I’ve been really productive since the day I started reading this book.
– Payal Saran
July 5, 2020
I read " As a Man Thinketh'', by James Allen a few days back and I loved it. Seeing this book by James Allen, wanting to read more of his work, I grabbed this one !!Be Your Own Sunshine, is a compilation of four works by the author.
1)As A Man Thinketh, he talks about thoughts, how our thoughts affect our health, our purpose in life. Author even talks about one's visions and ideals. Here, the author emphasized more on thoughts which affect man physically and mentally. Happy and positive thoughts inculcated will result one into an fruitful output.
2) From Passion to Peace, here the author points out really important aspects in one's life, that is Passion, Peace and Aspiration. Achieving success comes with hurdles, the author talks how one can slowly and by following certain paths grab the opportunity to achieve success.
3) Man : King of Mind, Body and Circumstance, here we can find out the author explaining about habits , spirituality, and thoughts. One webbed around mind negative thoughts can lead to destruction, author helps to overcome that phase here in this part.
4) Foundation Stones To Happiness and Success, in this part one will find the author focusing on right principles, methods, accurate actions which form foremost cores for any person to achieve success. If pursued with sheer determination then good results will be their output.
For me, it was an okayish read, I didn't enjoy reading it as much as I did ' As a man thinketh '.
It's full of motivation and inspiration.With examples and simple narration, the author conveys really helpful and insightful messages to readers. For beginners I would recommend it!!
1)As A Man Thinketh, he talks about thoughts, how our thoughts affect our health, our purpose in life. Author even talks about one's visions and ideals. Here, the author emphasized more on thoughts which affect man physically and mentally. Happy and positive thoughts inculcated will result one into an fruitful output.
2) From Passion to Peace, here the author points out really important aspects in one's life, that is Passion, Peace and Aspiration. Achieving success comes with hurdles, the author talks how one can slowly and by following certain paths grab the opportunity to achieve success.
3) Man : King of Mind, Body and Circumstance, here we can find out the author explaining about habits , spirituality, and thoughts. One webbed around mind negative thoughts can lead to destruction, author helps to overcome that phase here in this part.
4) Foundation Stones To Happiness and Success, in this part one will find the author focusing on right principles, methods, accurate actions which form foremost cores for any person to achieve success. If pursued with sheer determination then good results will be their output.
For me, it was an okayish read, I didn't enjoy reading it as much as I did ' As a man thinketh '.
It's full of motivation and inspiration.With examples and simple narration, the author conveys really helpful and insightful messages to readers. For beginners I would recommend it!!
July 23, 2020
“I received this book as an ARC and I’m giving an honest review.”
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"At the end of the day, the only person you are accountable to, is yourself." One of the most important and difficult parts of being a human is understanding your own self and that is what this book helps you do.
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Be Your Own Sunshine is a self help book which inculcates among the readers a wide variety of values and makes them self-reliant.
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It was the first Non Fiction book that I read and I can confidently say that it was one of the best decisions I ever made. When I talk about the title of the book, 'Be Your Own Sunshine', it defines the book for the reader. The cover is simple and sober and nothing over the top.
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The book is divided into 4 sections which are the different works of the author. The book taught me the importance of my mind and how best to wield it as a source of my power and how I'm the sole controller of my mind. After all, 'Mind is the master power that moulds and makes.'
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Other than that, the book covers themes like, happiness, power of thinking & visualization, importance of mental stability, and takes us on a spiritual quest to find ourselves. The book has positivity practically oozing out of its seams. Anyone who is looking for a decent doze of inspiration and motivation will gain a lot from this book.
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Over and all, I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone because it is very important to understand your own self and this book, takes you a step closer to self realisation.
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"At the end of the day, the only person you are accountable to, is yourself." One of the most important and difficult parts of being a human is understanding your own self and that is what this book helps you do.
.
Be Your Own Sunshine is a self help book which inculcates among the readers a wide variety of values and makes them self-reliant.
.
It was the first Non Fiction book that I read and I can confidently say that it was one of the best decisions I ever made. When I talk about the title of the book, 'Be Your Own Sunshine', it defines the book for the reader. The cover is simple and sober and nothing over the top.
.
The book is divided into 4 sections which are the different works of the author. The book taught me the importance of my mind and how best to wield it as a source of my power and how I'm the sole controller of my mind. After all, 'Mind is the master power that moulds and makes.'
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Other than that, the book covers themes like, happiness, power of thinking & visualization, importance of mental stability, and takes us on a spiritual quest to find ourselves. The book has positivity practically oozing out of its seams. Anyone who is looking for a decent doze of inspiration and motivation will gain a lot from this book.
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Over and all, I would recommend this book to anyone and everyone because it is very important to understand your own self and this book, takes you a step closer to self realisation.
June 27, 2020
Truly a Gem! Learn to live a healthy way of life!
Out of all the Self- Help books that i have read, this book is best of all. This book consists of 4 different works of James Allen! And though they are 4 different works, they point towards one thing- and that is - How to live a peaceful life!
It tells us how our life is affected by our Thoughts! It gives several examples to explain what effect our positive or negative thoughts has in entirety. The best part is the writing style. It is poetic and thus is interesting to read and not boring as other self help books tend to be.
It talks about how passion leads to aspiration and aspiration may lead to temptation. He says how passion would be good if it is applied in our life in good ways! How Passion and Temptation are the lowly desires and hinders our journey towards peace. How if we Transcend from these base desires would we be able to finally achieve peace!
How human beings themselves are responsible for whatever happens around us! How in blaming others for the things that happen in our life, only leads us to more misery!
Finally it tells us that we are own creators! We are our own writers of our life! We ourselves decide if we want to be happy or sad, stressful or stressfree, successful or unsuccessful!!
I wud recommend this book to anybody and everybody! At these times, where humanity seems to be decaying , where greed is everywhere, ehat one needs is peace! And peace is just one Thought away!
Out of all the Self- Help books that i have read, this book is best of all. This book consists of 4 different works of James Allen! And though they are 4 different works, they point towards one thing- and that is - How to live a peaceful life!
It tells us how our life is affected by our Thoughts! It gives several examples to explain what effect our positive or negative thoughts has in entirety. The best part is the writing style. It is poetic and thus is interesting to read and not boring as other self help books tend to be.
It talks about how passion leads to aspiration and aspiration may lead to temptation. He says how passion would be good if it is applied in our life in good ways! How Passion and Temptation are the lowly desires and hinders our journey towards peace. How if we Transcend from these base desires would we be able to finally achieve peace!
How human beings themselves are responsible for whatever happens around us! How in blaming others for the things that happen in our life, only leads us to more misery!
Finally it tells us that we are own creators! We are our own writers of our life! We ourselves decide if we want to be happy or sad, stressful or stressfree, successful or unsuccessful!!
I wud recommend this book to anybody and everybody! At these times, where humanity seems to be decaying , where greed is everywhere, ehat one needs is peace! And peace is just one Thought away!
June 29, 2020
We all know that when it comes to inspirational books then there comes this name James Allen. This book is a collection of 4 works of him. These 4 works are probably the best works of his;
1) As a man thinketh
2) From passion to peace
3) Man: king of mind, body & circumstances
4) Foundation stones to happiness & success
Each section has some subsections too. My personal favourite is “From passion to peace”.
“Passion is the lowest level of human life. None can descend lower”- his explanation on this topic is really unique. The way he saw human psychology & described ; it is really good. The book itself is quite different from nowadays self-help books. You won’t get the real life experiences these days self-help book authors use. The write up is descriptive but informative.
What I really love is he has given solutions to develop your character; your personality. You'll get the knowledge of the human nature. The book will lead you to become an ideal person if you follow the ways he mentioned though I feel like few can achieve it as it is very tough.
Realism is less & idealism is more in this book which I didn’t expect. It is a very personal opinion but I’m a more realistic person so couldn’t enjoy the book more. If you are down on an emotional level then this book is the absolute medicine to cheer-up your spirit.
1) As a man thinketh
2) From passion to peace
3) Man: king of mind, body & circumstances
4) Foundation stones to happiness & success
Each section has some subsections too. My personal favourite is “From passion to peace”.
“Passion is the lowest level of human life. None can descend lower”- his explanation on this topic is really unique. The way he saw human psychology & described ; it is really good. The book itself is quite different from nowadays self-help books. You won’t get the real life experiences these days self-help book authors use. The write up is descriptive but informative.
What I really love is he has given solutions to develop your character; your personality. You'll get the knowledge of the human nature. The book will lead you to become an ideal person if you follow the ways he mentioned though I feel like few can achieve it as it is very tough.
Realism is less & idealism is more in this book which I didn’t expect. It is a very personal opinion but I’m a more realistic person so couldn’t enjoy the book more. If you are down on an emotional level then this book is the absolute medicine to cheer-up your spirit.
June 29, 2020
Ever read a book that doesn't let you sleep? A book that energizes your mind? Such books are rare gems. This book is one of that rare kind. I just loved the philosophy imparted by James Allen. His writing style is crisp and to-the-point. I assure you that it's an interesting read and a very authentic way to start or improve self introspection. He wonderfully explains the unparalleled power of thoughts and how we are the ones completely responsible for the lives that we lead and not the "circumstances". He strongly emphasises that instead of blame games , let us all be calm and cleanse our inner self which will reflect with an incomparable glow outside. All the chapters start with intriguing and thought provoking statements that the readers will be bound to straighten their backs and take their thoughts in control and channelize their lives on right path. The writings are highly liberating and implementing the teachings in real life will indeed free you from the shackles that bind us and stop us from achieving the heights of success. I will definitely recommend to read this at least once in your life, whether you like self help books or not. I must say this is not an ordinary book, it is indeed packed with powerful lessons. Personally, this book has become an inseparable part of my life.
June 30, 2020
The book is an amalgamation of various ideas to train one’s thoughts to affect their physical, mental, emotional and social health in a positive manner. In the first part of the book, the author talks about how to manage internal factors in order to be a successful person and harness the internal energy of one’s being to achieve a peaceful mind. In the second part, the author details the various intrinsic factors that are a speed breaker in one’s life, and how to manage them to achieve one’s goal. Moving to the third part of the book, once we have identified the issues internally, it talks about steps as to how to beat them and be free. In the fourth and last part of the book, one learns the implementation and of balance of thoughts and speech and how to better implement the points explained in your own life.
While the advice in the book is quite useful and interesting, they way it has been presented is not reader friendly. There is a lot of jargon and the language is quite complex, which causes one to lose interest in the happenings of the book. The presentation is quite bland, and the same concepts could have been explained better using graphics. Being a self-help book, it could have been better designed that could have interested more people.
Overall, a decent book, that is helpful, but can improve upon its design.
While the advice in the book is quite useful and interesting, they way it has been presented is not reader friendly. There is a lot of jargon and the language is quite complex, which causes one to lose interest in the happenings of the book. The presentation is quite bland, and the same concepts could have been explained better using graphics. Being a self-help book, it could have been better designed that could have interested more people.
Overall, a decent book, that is helpful, but can improve upon its design.
June 28, 2020
Our mind is a labyrinth of thoughts- thoughts that are not necessarily positive at all times. When fate rolls the dice and circumstances change, thoughts are unchained and that side of the personality is revealed which, most often, remains hidden. But it is not impossible to harness all the good and discard the negative. One of the books that can guide you through this process of transforming the mind is Be Your Own Sunshine by James Allen.
A collection of four works, this book stresses on channelizing the thoughts in such a way that all vices are eliminated. Allen mentions that the human mind is like a garden which can either be ‘intelligently cultivated or allowed to run wild’. If one doesn’t care enough to sow useful seeds, the weeds will destroy the land eventually. Using beautiful analogies, Allen accomplishes the task of convincing the readers that the ‘circumstances of the outer world impact the thoughts of our inner world’. He goes on to discuss the aftermath of negative thoughts and shares how badly that affects the mental, social, emotional and physical health of an individual.
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A collection of four works, this book stresses on channelizing the thoughts in such a way that all vices are eliminated. Allen mentions that the human mind is like a garden which can either be ‘intelligently cultivated or allowed to run wild’. If one doesn’t care enough to sow useful seeds, the weeds will destroy the land eventually. Using beautiful analogies, Allen accomplishes the task of convincing the readers that the ‘circumstances of the outer world impact the thoughts of our inner world’. He goes on to discuss the aftermath of negative thoughts and shares how badly that affects the mental, social, emotional and physical health of an individual.
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July 6, 2020
Be your own sunshine is an amazing thought provoking book in genre self help by author James Allen.
Blurb
Book is a collection of four works by author that sum up the hows, whys and whats of taming the mind and it's infinite energies of channelizing the power of positive thinking, and striking a balance between the inner world of our thoughts as against outer world of action.
Review
Be your own sunshine is indeed a thought provoking book. Content is absolutely motivating, backed with spirituality.
As it is written in Blurb, author has divided that book content in 4 parts. Each part has it's own significance.
How we can basically change our life by changing our thoughts is the crux of the book.
Positive thoughts leads to positive life and vice versa.
It may change you mentally, socially, emotionally and physically.
Topics such as passion, aspiration, temptation, transmutation are deeply touched by the author.
I like each and everything in the book except the lack of flow of content.
Writing style is gripping and motivating. I personally need motivation to kick start my monotonous life and that book worked beyond my expectations.
Kudos to author for writing it beautifully.
Blurb
Book is a collection of four works by author that sum up the hows, whys and whats of taming the mind and it's infinite energies of channelizing the power of positive thinking, and striking a balance between the inner world of our thoughts as against outer world of action.
Review
Be your own sunshine is indeed a thought provoking book. Content is absolutely motivating, backed with spirituality.
As it is written in Blurb, author has divided that book content in 4 parts. Each part has it's own significance.
How we can basically change our life by changing our thoughts is the crux of the book.
Positive thoughts leads to positive life and vice versa.
It may change you mentally, socially, emotionally and physically.
Topics such as passion, aspiration, temptation, transmutation are deeply touched by the author.
I like each and everything in the book except the lack of flow of content.
Writing style is gripping and motivating. I personally need motivation to kick start my monotonous life and that book worked beyond my expectations.
Kudos to author for writing it beautifully.
July 13, 2022
okay...It is rare that I give such a low rating to a book.
This book is a collection of four works by James Allen. The book has four main parts: As a Man Thinketh, From Passion to Peace, Man King of Mind Body and Circumstance, Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success.
This book stresses on channelizing the thoughts in such a way that all vices are eliminated. The basic main works by the author describe how our actions/well-being depend on our thoughts; discussions on mental health; factors that hinder success; important discussions on our actions and our speech. Thought the book managed to convey the main message, but it was a stressful read.
When I started reading this book, I had a question popping up in my mind, "Was this book for men?"
In the era of gender-neutral books, this book killed the vibe with the word 'Man' everywhere.
Coming to the content, I am not too impressed. My definition of 'Passion' has been ruined by this book, and trust me, I just wanted to stop reading the book. But there are certain hidden gems in this book that are worth reading. You will probably find those well explained in other self-help books too.
I would not want to gift or recommend this book to anyone. The rest is your choice to read or not to read the book.
This book is a collection of four works by James Allen. The book has four main parts: As a Man Thinketh, From Passion to Peace, Man King of Mind Body and Circumstance, Foundation Stones to Happiness and Success.
This book stresses on channelizing the thoughts in such a way that all vices are eliminated. The basic main works by the author describe how our actions/well-being depend on our thoughts; discussions on mental health; factors that hinder success; important discussions on our actions and our speech. Thought the book managed to convey the main message, but it was a stressful read.
When I started reading this book, I had a question popping up in my mind, "Was this book for men?"
In the era of gender-neutral books, this book killed the vibe with the word 'Man' everywhere.
Coming to the content, I am not too impressed. My definition of 'Passion' has been ruined by this book, and trust me, I just wanted to stop reading the book. But there are certain hidden gems in this book that are worth reading. You will probably find those well explained in other self-help books too.
I would not want to gift or recommend this book to anyone. The rest is your choice to read or not to read the book.
June 29, 2020
🍁Book Review🍁
BE YOUR OWN SUNSHINE by James Allen
A MOTIVATIONAL READ!
It is a self help book that can be read n number of times as it is inspiring and will uplift your mood immediately!!
The author has divided it into 4 parts:
🍂 AS A MAN THINKETH
🍂 FROM PASSION TO PEACE
🍂 MAN: KING OF MIND, BODY AND CIRCUMSTANCE
🍂 FOUNDATION STONES TO HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS
Each part begins with quotes and a forward that gives the reader an idea of what it is based on. The author has covered various topics that focus on mental health, positive thinking and peace.
He has successfully explained how one can overcome obstacles by striking a balance between thoughts and deeds. WHAT YOU THINK IS WHAT YOU CREATE.
He further explains how mind, body and spirit should be aligned to achieve all goals in life.
The narrative is strong with appropriate quotes and thoughts that will keep the reader engaged. My favourite part of the book was FROM PASSION TO PEACE, since I personally resonate with it. I believe that the ultimate goal in life should be peace.
I really liked this book!🙂 It's one where you would want to sit with a highlighter and sticky notes!! ❤ So, go ahead and give it a try!!
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BE YOUR OWN SUNSHINE by James Allen
A MOTIVATIONAL READ!
It is a self help book that can be read n number of times as it is inspiring and will uplift your mood immediately!!
The author has divided it into 4 parts:
🍂 AS A MAN THINKETH
🍂 FROM PASSION TO PEACE
🍂 MAN: KING OF MIND, BODY AND CIRCUMSTANCE
🍂 FOUNDATION STONES TO HAPPINESS AND SUCCESS
Each part begins with quotes and a forward that gives the reader an idea of what it is based on. The author has covered various topics that focus on mental health, positive thinking and peace.
He has successfully explained how one can overcome obstacles by striking a balance between thoughts and deeds. WHAT YOU THINK IS WHAT YOU CREATE.
He further explains how mind, body and spirit should be aligned to achieve all goals in life.
The narrative is strong with appropriate quotes and thoughts that will keep the reader engaged. My favourite part of the book was FROM PASSION TO PEACE, since I personally resonate with it. I believe that the ultimate goal in life should be peace.
I really liked this book!🙂 It's one where you would want to sit with a highlighter and sticky notes!! ❤ So, go ahead and give it a try!!
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July 6, 2020
Be Your Own Sunshine by James Allen
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" Within, around, above, below,
The primal forces burn and brood,
Awaiting wisdom's guidance; lo!
All their material is good:
Evil subsists in their abuse;
Good, in their wise and lawful use. "
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The book is a collection of 4 works namely
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1. As a man thinketh
2. From passion to peace
3. Man: King of mind, Body and Circumstance
4. Foundation stones to happiness and success
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This is a short and a beautiful motivational read. You are surely gonna feel very good after you complete reading this book. The book tell you how a man's thought defines him. A man is what he thinks of himself.
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Humans should always think good, even in their difficult times so that their mind and life remains beautiful.
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" They themselves are makers of themselves. "
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This book gives us many tips to improve our thoughts and male it beautiful.
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You should definitely read if you are a non-fiction reader. It's a beautiful light read.
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" Within, around, above, below,
The primal forces burn and brood,
Awaiting wisdom's guidance; lo!
All their material is good:
Evil subsists in their abuse;
Good, in their wise and lawful use. "
.
.
The book is a collection of 4 works namely
.
.
1. As a man thinketh
2. From passion to peace
3. Man: King of mind, Body and Circumstance
4. Foundation stones to happiness and success
.
.
This is a short and a beautiful motivational read. You are surely gonna feel very good after you complete reading this book. The book tell you how a man's thought defines him. A man is what he thinks of himself.
.
.
Humans should always think good, even in their difficult times so that their mind and life remains beautiful.
.
.
" They themselves are makers of themselves. "
.
.
This book gives us many tips to improve our thoughts and male it beautiful.
.
.
You should definitely read if you are a non-fiction reader. It's a beautiful light read.
June 13, 2023
I needed to read this book to remind myself to get back into positivity. To not fall back into the old patterns again. To remind myself that my thoughts influence my life, my emotions, my surroundings. Not others, and certainly not my external environment.
This reminder was long overdue for me and i am glad i read this book when i most needed to. Treading the concepts in this book gave me peace and made me think back to all of the ways that i can change myself and implement positive habits.
Some key take aways:
1. Always think good. Positivity is key to making a good life.
2. It's possible to think your way through health and happiness.
3. Thoughts influence our reality. So dream big.
4. Have aspirations and goals to have a busy life, full of duties and devotion.
5. Spiritual transcendence is not only for sages and saints but for us too, who have peace within.
6. Inner peace and serenity is key to everlasting joy.
7. Good passion is different from temptations. Have self discipline to overcome temptations.
4 stars all the way.
This reminder was long overdue for me and i am glad i read this book when i most needed to. Treading the concepts in this book gave me peace and made me think back to all of the ways that i can change myself and implement positive habits.
Some key take aways:
1. Always think good. Positivity is key to making a good life.
2. It's possible to think your way through health and happiness.
3. Thoughts influence our reality. So dream big.
4. Have aspirations and goals to have a busy life, full of duties and devotion.
5. Spiritual transcendence is not only for sages and saints but for us too, who have peace within.
6. Inner peace and serenity is key to everlasting joy.
7. Good passion is different from temptations. Have self discipline to overcome temptations.
4 stars all the way.
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