James Allen was a philosophical writer and poet, He was one of the most popular writers on spirituality at the turn of the 20th century, his many books comforting millions of readers with their unpretentious wisdom about living the joyful life. This book, first published in 1909, gathers the essence of his insight into a month's worth of twice—daily affirmations and meditations culled from his many inspiring works. "In aiming at the life of blessedness, one of the simplest beginnings to be considered, and rightly made, is that which we all make every day—namely, the beginning of each day's life. "— James Allen