MEDITATION

There are certain signs by which one can know whether he is engaging in reverie or MEDITATION.
The indications of reverie are:	The indications of Meditation are:
1. A desire to avoid exertion.	1. Increase of both physical and mental energy.
2. A desire to experience the pleasures of dreaming.	2. A strenuous striving after wisdom.
3. An increasing distaste for one’s worldly duties.	3. A decrease of irksomeness in the performance of duty.
4. A desire to shirk one’s worldly responsibilities.	4. A fixed determination to faithfully fulfill all worldly responsibilities.
5. Fear of consequences.	5. Freedom from fear.
6. A wish to get money with as little effort as possible.	6. Indifference to riches.
7. Lack of self-control.	7. Possession of self-control.

Times, Places, and Conditions in which Meditation is Impossible:	Times, Places and Conditions in which Meditation is Difficult:	Times, Places, and Conditions in which it is Best to Meditate:
1. At, or immediately after, meals.	1. At night.	1. Very early in the morning.
2. In places of pleasure.	2. In a luxuriously furnished room.	2. Immediately before meals.
3. In crowded places.	3. While sitting on a soft, yielding seat.	3. In solitude.
4. While walking rapidly.	4. While wearing gay clothing.	4. In the open air or in a plainly furnished room.
5. While lying in bed in the morning.	5. When in company.	5. While sitting on a hard seat.
6. While smoking.	6. When the body is weary.	6. When the body is strong and vigorous.
7. While lying on a couch or bed for physical or mental relaxation.	7. If the body is given too much food.	7. When the body is modestly and plainly clothed.

James Allen
(1864–1912)

The Mastery of Destiny
by James Allen
(1909)

 

Keep among the haunts of men.
Live where many people may feel the radius of your kindly thoughts.
Shine out your soul fire by saying:
"Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done."
EmmaCurtisHopkins