He Is Beginning To Master Wisdom When

Now An Extraordinary And Helpful Fact Is That By Making Mind The Object Of Our Attention, Not Only Does The Serenity Which Is Its Nature Begin To Well Up Of Its Own Accord But Its Steady Unchanging Character Itself Helps Spontaneously To Repel All Disturbing Thoughts.

This Withdrawal From The Day's Turmoil Into Creative Silence Is Not A Luxury, A Fad, Or A Futility. It Is A Necessity, Because It Tries To Provide The Conditions Wherein We Are Able To Yield Ourselves To Intuitive Leadings, Promptings, Warnings, Teachings, And Counsels And Also To The Inspiring Peace Of The Soul. It Dissolves Mental Tensions And Heals Negative Emotions.

Living In The Present Moment Means Living According To Truth And Principle (but Not According To Hard Rigid Dogma) Flexibly Applied In The Particular Way Required By The Immediate Situation In Which You Are. Such A Way Of Living Leaves You Free, Not Ruled Tyrannically By Imposed Regulations Which May Not At All Suit The Particular Case.

He Is Beginning To Master Wisdom When He Tries To Learn How Not To Try.

God Needs No Worship, No Praise, No Thanksgiving. It Is Man Himself Who Needs The Benefit To Be Derived From These Activities.