M&E Thoughts, Day 11

Morning and evening thoughts, 1908. By James Allen.

Eleventh Morning

Be as a flower; content to be, to grow in sweetness day by day. If thou would’st perfect thyself in knowledge, perfect thyself in Love. If thou would’st reach the Highest, ceaselessly cultivate a loving and compassionate heart.
To him who chooses Goodness, sacrificing all, is given that which is more than, and includes, all.

Eleventh Evening

The Great Law never cheats any man of his just due.
Human life, when rightly lived, is simple with a beautiful simplicity.
He who comprehends the utter simplicity of life, who obeys its laws, and does not step aside into the dark paths and complex mazes of selfish desire, stands where no harm can reach him.
Then there is fullness of joy, abounding plenty, and rich and complete blessedness.

Discussion:

1. "The Great Law" sounds a bit like karma.  You reap what you sew.  If you cultivate good thoughts then good things manifest.  Does this really need to be seen in terms of a sacrifice?  
2. What about those of us who like the complex mazes of selfish desire?  There is something about drama that is soothing to the human condition.  If everything was always rosy, would existence seem a bit drab?  

In 1908, James Allen published "Morning and Evening Thoughts" which consists of short inspirational writings to be read over a period of 31 days.  Due to the age, this text is considered public domain and can be copied and shared freely.  For each day in March, I will post his morning and evening thoughts along with my own commentary.  The intention is to mold my mind and spirit, focusing on positive thinking.  Please feel free to follow along with me now or later and post your own comments attached to each post.