All These Things Added

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Title

All These Things Added

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en

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Global Grey

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James Allen's spiritual classic explores the path to inner peace through self-mastery and the abandonment of selfishness. By shifting focus from external competition to the internal law of love, readers discover that true happiness and the 'Kingdom of Heaven' reside within the heart. This timeless guide offers a profound philosophy for transforming life's struggles into opportunities for spiritual growth, promising that all material and spiritual needs are supplied when one aligns with divine principles.

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In 'All These Things Added,' James Allen presents a philosophical argument that the soul's deepest need is righteousness, a permanent principle that provides lasting peace amidst earthly turmoil. The work begins by diagnosing the human condition: souls wander in vain seeking satisfaction in material possessions or competitive strife, only to find increasing hunger and suffering. Allen posits that the apparent cruelty of nature is merely ignorance; the true law is justice, and the path to overcoming the 'competitive laws' of life is the adoption of the 'Law of Love.' The text argues that competition is fueled not by scarcity but by abundance and the fear of losing what one possesses. Conversely, when scarcity strikes, compassion arises. The solution lies in altering the root cause of suffering: the human heart. By abandoning self-interest and ego, individuals can enter the 'Kingdom of Heaven,' which is not a physical place but a state of consciousness. Allen describes this state as one of perfect trust, knowledge, and peace, where the struggle for existence ceases. The narrative develops through the metaphor of building a spiritual mansion. Just as a physical house requires a foundation and diligent work, the soul requires the 'four walls' of Purity, Wisdom, Compassion, and Love. Allen emphasizes that God does not build the house for the individual; the soul must lay the bricks of pure thought and good deeds. He challenges readers to distinguish between mere information and true Knowledge, and between learning and Wisdom. The text asserts that greatness is found in self-forgetfulness, where the smallest soul becomes great in a moment of selflessness. Allen further explores the concept of the 'Divine Centre' within the self. Living from this inner center frees one from the 'husks' of animal desires and intellectual arguments. He uses the analogy of the lily of the field, which toils not yet is fed, to illustrate how those who cooperate with the Divine Will grow in grace without friction. The work concludes with the assertion that Heaven is accessible now, in the present moment, to anyone willing to turn their heart away from sin and self. By looking through the eyes of Love, one sees the divine beauty in all things, transforming difficulties into lessons and sorrow into joy. Ultimately, the book teaches that the universe belongs to Goodness, and by thinking, speaking, and acting lovingly, every need is supplied, leading to a life of perpetual gladness and perfect freedom.

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Categories

• Psychology
• Philosophy
• Spirituality