Out from the Heart by James Allen (eBook)

 

Out from the Heart 

(eBook)

by James Allen

 

Out from the Heart by James Allen. James Allen teaches us how to purify our hearts through the fundamental lessons of virtue: physical discipline, mental discipline, doing your best, self-honesty, and forgiveness. If assiduously practiced, these principles will lead to a blessed life of truth.

About the Author

James Allen (1864-1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of self-help movement. His best known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been mass produced since its publication in 1903. It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors. Born in Leicester, England, into a working class family, Allen was the eldest of two brothers. At age fifteen, with the family now facing economic disaster, Allen was forced to leave school and find work. For much of the 1890s, Allen worked as a private secretary and stationer in several British manufacturing firms. In 1893, Allen moved to London where he met Lily Louisa Oram who he then wed in 1895. In 1898, Allen found an occupation in which he could showcase his spiritual and social interests as a writer for the magazine The Herald of the Golden Age. At this time, Allen entered a creative period where he then published his first book of many books, From Poverty to Power (1901). In 1902, Allen began to publish his own spiritual magazine, The Light of Reason, later retitled The Epoch. In 1903, Allen published his third and most famous book As a Man Thinketh. Loosely based on the biblical proverb, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he," the small work eventually became read around the world and brought Allen posthumous fame as one of the pioneering figures of modern inspirational thought. The book's minor audience allowed Allen to quit his secretarial work and pursue his writing and editing career. In 1903, the Allen family retired to the town of Ilfracombe where Allen would spend the rest of his life. Continuing to publish the Epoch, Allen produced more than one book per year until his death in 1912. There he wrote for nine years, producing 19 works.

Also see:

• The Complete Work of James Allen 1864-1912  
• Buy James Allen Books at Amazon
• Audio of Out from the Heart
  

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Out from the Heart by James Allen (Audio Book)

 

 

Out from the Heart 

(Audio Book)

by James Allen

 

Out from the Heart by James Allen, read in English by Andrea Fiore.  James Allen teaches us how to purify our hearts through the fundamental lessons of virtue: physical discipline, mental discipline, doing your best, self-honesty, and forgiveness. If assiduously practiced, these principles will lead to a blessed life of truth. - Summary by Andrea Fiore

About the Author

James Allen (1864-1912) was a British philosophical writer known for his inspirational books and poetry and as a pioneer of self-help movement. His best known work, As a Man Thinketh, has been mass produced since its publication in 1903. It has been a source of inspiration to motivational and self-help authors. Born in Leicester, England, into a working class family, Allen was the eldest of two brothers. At age fifteen, with the family now facing economic disaster, Allen was forced to leave school and find work. For much of the 1890s, Allen worked as a private secretary and stationer in several British manufacturing firms. In 1893, Allen moved to London where he met Lily Louisa Oram who he then wed in 1895. In 1898, Allen found an occupation in which he could showcase his spiritual and social interests as a writer for the magazine The Herald of the Golden Age. At this time, Allen entered a creative period where he then published his first book of many books, From Poverty to Power (1901). In 1902, Allen began to publish his own spiritual magazine, The Light of Reason, later retitled The Epoch. In 1903, Allen published his third and most famous book As a Man Thinketh. Loosely based on the biblical proverb, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he," the small work eventually became read around the world and brought Allen posthumous fame as one of the pioneering figures of modern inspirational thought. The book's minor audience allowed Allen to quit his secretarial work and pursue his writing and editing career. In 1903, the Allen family retired to the town of Ilfracombe where Allen would spend the rest of his life. Continuing to publish the Epoch, Allen produced more than one book per year until his death in 1912. There he wrote for nine years, producing 19 works.

Also see:

• The Complete Work of James Allen 1864-1912  
• Buy James Allen Books at Amazon
• eBook to Out from the Heart
  

The Essence of "Our Being"

The essence of "our being" is love. Love is eternal and conquers all fears. We can learn to love ourselves and others by forgiving ourselves and others rather than judging. Forgiving is the greatest gift that we can give, especially to our selves. Health is an inner peace. Healing is releasing the past. We can let go of the past and the future, "now" is the only real time for us. We can become "love finders" rather than "fault finders". Forgiveness is the way to true health and happiness. We are students and teachers to each other.  

Giving and receiving are the same, as I give to you I receive the gift of joy. We can focus on the whole of life rather than the fragments. We can perceive others as either extending a need for understanding or a call for assistance (help). We can choose to direct ourselves to experience peace regardless of the events of our lives - chaos comes when we lend our personal energy to it. All minds can be joined through the energy of the heart. The principles of the essence of our being are tools with which we can learn to make better choices. 

Speak from your heart with compassion, respect and understanding for all that they may be lead to experience Christ and their Highest Good. Let your heart light shine forth only light and love. Confront no one. Judge no one. Take the time to make your intentions clear. Take a moment of silence to keep inner peace for all concerned. Honor that we are all human beings and equals to each other. Respect and honor the absolute confidentiality of others. Be supportive and sensitive to others around you

The Importance of Healing

If you do not heal the wounds of the past you will continue to bleed. Many of us operate in "wimpy" stories. How much energy do you invest into the memories of childhood? Sometimes when you are the victim you think you are the "good guy." When you clear up the past you erase history, which you can still honor by the way. Go back and clear it but don't stay there. Just go back in gratitude. When you move through the healing process, blocked energies are released.

By letting Love and Compassion into your heart you will automatically forgive everyone, fear will disappear and Divine love will be in your life. We are children of God and we have to reawaken our Divine nature.

Diseases may be looked upon as obstacles in our paths, which have been positioned there by our Higher Selves, so we can slow down and re-examine where we are going with our lives.

Illness is a warning sign that tells us something is wrong and must be corrected. If not, the illness will flair up again and again until we listen to it or it will be too late. If we do not change our direction we might wind up where we are headed. Jesus said, "I am the door." You can't fit through the door if you are carrying the past around.