Entertain suggestions that strengthen purpose

Both often come from outside, are suggested to the receptive, passive mind. Now the Master entertains only those suggestions that can strengthen his purpose. 

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What is the truth hidden in this well of discontent?

What is the truth hidden in this well of discontent?

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To those whose nerves are weary

To those whose nerves are weary, wise doctors prescribe a change. 

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Time spent on the knee

Time spent on the knee in prayer will do more to remedy heart attacks and nerve worry than anything else.

George David Stewart

Sunshine after the storm

There is peace after strife, and love after hate, and sunshine after the storm. 

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More potent than a magician’s spells

Now I lay me down to sleep, I pray the Lord my soul to keep is more potent than a magician’s spells. 

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The acid that tests the gold

The Masters enjoy difficulties. They are the acid that tests the gold of their mastership. 

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A Greater Test of Power

A Master once told me that the control and exorcism of melancholy was a greater test of power than the control of desire. 

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In the storms to come

In the storms to come, think of the freshness after the storm, when the ground smells sweet and birds sing. 

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A Place of Silence

It is only in contact with mind, with desire, and with matter, that the Spirit struggles and suffers. In its own home, all is peaceful and pleasant. Reach up to that home when the storms are too loud and you will find a place of silence.

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I was happy yesterday and I am still I

I was happy yesterday and I am still I.

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Meditate on the cross of Christ

If you want to use signs and symbols, meditate on the cross of Christ. The cross of Christ is profound enough for a lifetime’s meditation. 

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The devils ride on waves of anger

If you want an added protection, my children, guard your own evil passions and resentful thoughts, your jealous emotions and unkind criticism of others. The devils ride on waves of anger and resentment. 

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If you recognise the fact that you have sinned

If you recognise the fact that you have sinned, set up good actions more powerful than your sins and reap the reward for those. 

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Teach him better or get rid of him

If you have a friend that makes you courageous by his very presence, cultivate his society. If you have a friend who makes you melancholy, either teach him better or get rid of him; send him to a doctor. 

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Refuse, Refuse, Refuse

If panics come—and they may—refuse to be panic-stricken. If violence comes—and it may—refuse to be violent. If discouragements come—and they will—refuse to be discouraged. 

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If all these ills befall me

If all these ills befall me, it will be an exercise of power to conquer them. 

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God never forsakes an erring soul

God never forsakes an erring soul, not even in his darkest hour.

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Don't get into a panic

Don't get into a panic. A panic is worse than a quicksand to get into. Keep calm. 

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Discourage undesirable things by ignoring them

Discourage undesirable things by ignoring them than by attacking them. 

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