Author James Allen is not widely known to the general public. After he passed away, his motivational writings continued to have a positive impact on millions of people. It is remarkable that none of the nineteen novels that he published provide any insight into his life, with the exception of mentioning his abode's location, which was Ilfracombe, England. However, his writings and concepts were revolutionary; they were concise and simple to read, but they included a great deal of hidden depth and significance. This allowed the reader to use these ideas for peaceful meditation and for making changes in their lives that would change their lives forever.

One of the most freeing and powerful aspects of the spiritual path is the realization that the quality of our thoughts may guide and mold our destiny, as well as the quality of life that we lead. There is no other aspect of the spiritual path that can compare to this experience. We can ponder God, love, and oneness; nevertheless, until we understand at an early age that it is first and foremost the ideas that direct us, other ideals and pursuits may not be beneficial. Those who rely on aphorisms of fatalistic concepts by saying things like "it is God's will" or "we are who we are" are disregarding the promise that is found in the scriptures: God "created" man in his image. This implies that all of the creative skills and the ability to determine oneself are our cosmic legacy, also known as our birthright. We are the rulers of our destiny, and except for some karmic loads, we are the ones who will take responsibility for determining our fate through our ideas and deeds. There is always a future, and bad karma may be mitigated by doing good things and thinking positive thoughts.

Meditation may be of assistance in changing negative thinking patterns and behaviors. For individuals who are beginning their journey on the spiritual path, however, I would recommend that they begin with a mentalist mentality and then move on to meditation, which may be beneficial and help to instill healthy thinking patterns.

The early and real effects that we obtain when we effectively shift our negative and self-defeating thought patterns are a great bonus that comes with using this strategy. This kind of self-affirmation is the key to success over the long run, and for those who are prepared, it may even lead to enlightenment in the future.