Text of the meditation
As self is the root cause of all strife and suffering, so Love is the root cause of all peace and bliss. Those who are at rest in the Kingdom do not look for happiness in any outward possession. They see that all such possessions are mere transient effects that come when they are required and, after their purpose is served, pass away.
They never think of these things (money, clothing, food and so on) except as mere accessories and effects of the true Life. They are therefore freed from all anxiety and trouble, and, resting in Love, they are the embodiment of Happiness. Standing upon the imperishable Principles of Purity, Compassion, Wisdom and Love, they are immortal, and know they are immortal; they are one with God, the Supreme Good, and know they are one with God.
Seeing the realities of things, they can find no room anywhere for condemnation. All people are essentially divine, though unaware of their divine nature.
James Allen (1864–1912), Book of Meditations for Every Day in the Year (1913) – public-domain text, gently modernised.
The original 1913 text is in the public domain.
