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Calmness
of
mind
is
one
of
the
beautiful
jewels
of
wisdom.
It
is
the
result
of
long
and
patient
effort
in
self-control.
Its
presence
is
an
indication
of
ripened
experience,
and
of
a
more
than
ordinary
knowledge
of
the
laws
and
operations
of
thought.
A
man
becomes
calm
in
the
measure
that
he
understands
himself
as
a
thought-evolved
being,
for
such
knowledge
necessitates
the
understanding
of
others
as
the
result
of
thought.
As
he
develops
a
right
understanding,
and
sees
more
and
more
clearly
the
internal
relations
of
things
by
the
action
of
cause
and
effect,
he
ceases
to
fuss
and
fume
and
worry
and
grieve,
and
remains
poised,
steadfast,
serene.
The
calm
man,
having
learned
how
to
govern
himself,
knows
how
to
adapt
himself
to
others;
and
they,
in
turn,
reverence
his
spiritual
strength,
and
feel
that
they
can
learn
of
him
and
rely
upon
him.
The
more
tranquil
a
man
becomes,
the
greater
is
his
success,
his
influence,
his
power
for
good.
Even
the
ordinary
trader
will
find
his
business
prosperity
increase
as
he
develops
a
greater
self-control
and
equanimity,
for
people
will
always
prefer
to
deal
with
a
man
whose
demeanor
is
strongly
equable.
The
strong
calm
man
is
always
loved
and
revered.
He
is
like
a
shade-giving
tree
in
a
thirsty
land,
or
a
sheltering
rock
in
a
storm.
Who
does
not
love
a
tranquil
heart,
a
sweet-tempered,
balanced
life?
It
does
not
matter
whether
it
rains
or
shines,
or
what
changes
come
to
those
possessing
these
blessings,
for
they
are
always
sweet,
serene,
and
calm.
That
exquisite
poise
of
character
which
we
call
serenity
is
the
last
lesson
culture;
it
is
the
flowering
of
life,
the
fruitage
of
the
soul.
It
is
precious
as
wisdom,
more
to
be
desired
than
gold
-
yea,
than
even
fine
gold.
How
insignificant
mere
money-seeking
looks
in
comparison
with
a
serene
life
-
a
life
that
dwells
in
the
ocean
of
Truth,
beneath
the
waves,
beyond
the
reach
of
tempests,
in
the
Eternal
Calm!
"How
many
people
we
know
who
sour
their
lives,
who
ruin
all
that
is
sweet
and
beautiful
by
explosive
tempers,
who
destroy
their
poise
of
character,
and
make
bad
blood!
It
is
a
question
whether
the
great
majority
of
people
do
not
ruin
their
lives
and
mar
their
happiness
by
lack
of
self-control.
How
few
people
we
meet
in
life
who
are
well-balanced,
who
have
that
exquisite
poise
which
is
characteristic
of
the
finished
character!"
Yes,
humanity
surges
with
uncontrolled
passion,
is
tumultuous
with
ungoverned
grief,
is
blown
about
by
anxiety
and
doubt.
Only
the
wise
man,
only
he
whose
thoughts
are
controlled
and
purified,
makes
the
winds
and
the
storms
of
the
soul
obey
him.
Tempest-tossed
souls,
wherever
ye
may
be,
under
whatsoever
conditions
ye
may
live,
know
this
-
in
the
ocean
of
life
the
isles
of
Blessedness
are
smiling,
and
sunny
shore
of
your
ideal
awaits
your
coming.
Keep
your
hand
firmly
upon
the
helm
of
thought.
In
the
bark
of
your
soul
reclines
the
commanding
Master;
He
does
but
sleep;
wake
Him.
Self-control
is
strength;
Right
Thought
is
mastery;
Calmness
is
power.
Say
unto
your
heart,
"Peace,
be
still!"
Back
to
Beginning...
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more
on
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