http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/the-big-ideas/topics/james-allen-exercise-your-mind en-us 60 <p align="center"><em>&quot;As the physically weak man can make himself strong by careful and patient training, so the man of weak thoughts can make them strong by exercising himself in right thinking.&quot;</em></p><p align="center">&nbsp;</p><p align="center">~ James Allen, 19th century English writer</p><p align="center">from <em>As a Man Thinketh</em></p><p>Allen was clearly influenced by the Hindu and Buddhist principles of right thought.</p><p>More wisdom on our mind: <em>&quot;Thought is the fountain of action, life and manifestation; make the fountain pure, and all will be pure.&quot;</em></p><p>Here's to training our minds...</p><p>&hellip;</p><p>A Few More Thoughts on Thoughts</p><p><em>&quot;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.&quot;</em></p><p><em>&quot;A particular train of thought persisted in, be it good or bad, cannot fail to produce its results on the character and circumstances. A man cannot directly choose his circumstances, but he can choose his thoughts, and so indirectly, yet surely, shape his circumstances.&quot;</em></p><p><em>&quot;Thought is the fountain of action, life and manifestation; make the fountain pure, and all will be pure.&quot;</em></p><p><em>&quot;If you would perfect your body, guard your mind.&quot;</em></p> Fri, 11 Jan 2008 22:43:14 -0000 forums.thinkarete.com:503:254:254 brian http://forums.thinkarete.com/forums/503/topics/254