either of the will or the intelligence, for both are necessary functions in the creative order.

The will is a conscious directive power but never seeks to compel. We should develop the ability to focus by definite intention rather than to concentrate by any form of coercion. In doing this, the will should surrender itself to the thought that once having given direction to the Creative Power, it must be willing to take any part in objective life that is necessary. It may now relax and permit the Power to work for it. It does not try to peer around the corner to see if the thing is really going to happen.

We bring our intelligence into play to be certain that we are making a right use of the Law, and particularly to be certain that we are willing to experience the consequence of such use of the Law. Having done this, we refuse mentally to accept any opposite viewpoint. In this way we consciously create new conditions. The will gives us the self-control not to compel nor to coerce, but to live in constant agreement with our own word.

If we try to will things to happen or spend too much time in strenuous mental concentration, we are likely to defeat the very purpose we wish to attain. The very strenuous approach is a denial of the spontaneous flow of the Power we are using. We must free the mind from all anxiety.

The Law is always working and never needs any rest. We should dwell quietly and serenely