Byways to Blessedness is a spiritual self-help book by James Allen, first published in 1904. James Allen instructs us on how to improve our life and spiritual well-being through the power of positive thinking. He teaches us to live in the present and appreciate the moment. Allen asserts that the power of each person to form his own character and create his own happiness is within. "Life is full of beginnings. Life is full of beginnings. They are presented every day and every hour to every person. They are presented every day and every hour to every person.