M&E Thoughts, Day 2

Morning and evening thoughts, 1908. By James Allen.

Second Morning

None but right acts can follow right thoughts; none but a right life can follow right acts; and by living a right life all blessedness is achieved.

     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,
     Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills;-
     He thinks in secret, and it comes to pass:
     Environment is but his looking-glass.

Second Evening

Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. A man becomes calm in the measure that he understands himself as a thought-evolved being. . . . And he as he develops a right understanding, and sees more and more clearly the internal relations of things by the action of cause and effect, he ceases to fret and fume, and worry and grieve, and remains poised, steadfast, serene.

Discussion

1. Is everything that we experience in life in fact a reflection of our own aspiration and inner thoughts?  If so, how does the inner thoughts of others in turn impact us?
2. Confidence comes from understanding and results in a calm mind.  Is this understanding that James Allen speaks of a simply cause and effect in the physical world or is he talking about esoteric wisdom?  

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.