Counter-Thoughts
We remember that the transforming is all clone from the mind, from the inner nature, “Be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Some have used certain external practices. such as holding the breath. Controlling the breath reads upon the thought, for the breath moves with the thought, and acts by reflection or ‘‘reflex action" upon the mentalitv. Some of these practices have been good up to a certain point. but eventually it is the mind that does the work. even when you control your breath.
These are aids, but they have their limitations. There are other aids ways of counteracting these thoughts, feelings, words and deeds by setting up counteracting throughts. Thus, when one is being stirred by sonic passion which naturally would burst forth in violent words or rough actions one, can say, sing or do something gentle and harmonious. There are some people who, when angered easily slam doors and throw things. If you feel like stamping your foot (and probably you justify it, it seems so harmless), put that foot dowry gently.
You who would have perfect control over yourself and always be poised and full, of power and peace, manage your mortal nature as a man manages a horse or art engine, or whatever he wills. Use all the devices that come into your mind to get the upper hand of your passionate nature. Remember that passion is not evil in itself.
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