Warwick Knox

This big book came to me in 1995 by way of the Law of Attraction, for it had always been my inclination to want to better myself. While it’s actually a small book, my copy being a mere 15.5 cm, containing 68 pages, the wisdom it imparted to me forever changed my grasp on the mechanics of my mind. Since it was written in the vernacular of 19th century South Wales, England, by James Allen, a British philosophical writer, it was difficult to absorb during the first reading. His poetic writing style is such that it is rooted in religion, using such words and phrases as “Hath” and “Heavenly Mansions,” and that caused me to emote some skepticism. I’d become leery of religion, at midlife, but as I read on my prejudices were eclipsed by the genius of his overall message, which focuses on critical thinking skills, regarding the right and wrong way to think. Whereas many books have been written on the power of positive thinking, James Allen speaks with pure poetic insight, explaining the fundamental cause and effect of the subliminal psyche. From the stark recollections of my most profound experiences, while coming of age, I can relate to his observations of circumstances caused by a wild mind, in contrast to one that has been tempered, using logic and reason. His depiction of the subconscious mind, being likened to a garden, wherein the tall ugly weeds of negativity are steadfastly removed, allowing beautiful flowers of thought to grow in their place, is an all-time favorite in my mind. I highly recommend that anyone put a copy of this little booklet on their nightstand.