As a Man Thinketh Chapter 7

As a Man Thinketh Chapter 7

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Welcome back to The Daily Mastermind. My name is George Wright III with your daily dose of inspiration, motivation, and education so that you can create your ultimate destiny. Let's go ahead and get down to our final chapter.

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Exploring As A Man Thinketh by James Allen

In the book As A Man Thinketh by James Allen, one of my favorite all-time books.

It's a quick, simple read. It's got a lot of great insights and it's a book you can read over and over again. But this last chapter I've highlighted before in one of our podcasts. It's chapter seven and it's called Serenity. And it's something that a lot of us search for in our lives.

At the end of the day, we're all looking for peace of mind, happiness, fulfillment. But serenity is that feeling that you can have, that you look for, I think, when you're thinking about success. But there are many things that you can do along the way to have it. So I want to go ahead and get right to it.

Please, just take some time, go through this. If it's helped you at all—any of these chapters of this book—I’d encourage you to share them and refer them with a friend and apply them to your life. I look forward to talking with you a little bit more about this at the end of this chapter and tomorrow as well.

So here we go.

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The Essence of Serenity

As a Man Thinketh, chapter seven: Serenity. Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort and self-control. Its presence is an indication of ripened experience and of a more than ordinary knowledge of the laws and operations of thought.

A man becomes calm in the measure that he understands himself as a thought-evolved being. For such knowledge necessitates the understanding of others as the result of thought, and 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 fuss and fume and worry and grieve, and remains poised, steadfast, serene.

The calm man, having learned how to govern himself, knows how to adapt himself to others, and they in turn reverence his spiritual strength and feel that they can learn from him and rely upon him.

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The Power of Calmness and Self-Control

The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Even the ordinary trader will find his business prosperity increase as he develops greater self-control and equanimity, for people will always prefer to deal with a man whose demeanor is steady and equitable.

The strong, calm man is always loved and revered. He is like a shade-giving tree in a thirsty land or a sheltering rock in a storm. Who does not love a tranquil heart? A sweet-tempered, balanced life. It does not matter whether it rains or shines, or what changes come to those possessing these blessings, for they are always sweet, serene, and calm.

That exquisite poise of character, which we call serenity, is the last lesson of culture, the fruitage of the soul. It is as precious as wisdom, more to be desired than gold—yes, than even fine gold. How insignificant mere money-seeking looks in comparison with a serene life, a life that dwells in the ocean of truth, beneath the waves, beyond the reach of tempests, in the eternal calm.

How many people do we know who sour their lives, who ruin all that is sweet and beautiful by explosive tempers, who destroy their poise of character and make bad blood? It is a question whether the great majority of people do not ruin their lives and mar their happiness by lack of self-control. How few people we meet in life who are well-balanced, who have that exquisite poise which is characteristic of the finished character.

Yes, humanity surges with uncontrolled passion, is tumultuous with ungoverned grief, and is blown about by anxiety and doubt. Only the wise man—whose thoughts are controlled and purified—makes the winds and the storms of the soul obey him.

Tempest-tossed souls, wherever you may be, under whatsoever conditions you may live—know this: In the ocean of life, the isles of blessedness are smiling, and the sunny shore of your ideal awaits your coming. Keep your hand firmly upon the helm of thought. In the bark of your soul reclines the commanding master. He does but sleep. Wake him.

Self-control is strength. Right thought is mastery. Calmness is power. Say unto your heart, “Peace, be still.”

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Final Thoughts and Encouragement

And that concludes our journey through the seven chapters of As a Man Thinketh. I’d encourage you to revisit these chapters often, each one drawing a parallel between your thoughts and your life—reminding you how powerful your mindset is. What you prioritize in your thinking will directly affect your character, your body, your mind, and ultimately, your peace of mind.

This timeless wisdom is a guide for anyone seeking greater clarity and serenity. Your thoughts are not just fleeting ideas; they are the foundation upon which your destiny is built. To elevate your life, you must elevate the quality of your thinking.

I look forward to talking with you more tomorrow as we dive deeper into strategies that help you create your best life.

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That’s my message for today—have an amazing day, and I’ll talk with you tomorrow.

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