The Message of a Master

If there were no resistance, action would be impossible.

The artist creates a faithful reproduction of nature. Our methods are similar: While he places his picture upon a canvas, I place mine within. He places the oak upon a canvas and gives it its natural surroundings. I do the same. To bring his picture forth, he concentrates upon it to the exclusion of all else that would tend to draw him away from hi

“As you practice these teachings, what should your attitude be? What is the attitude of the wind as it speeds on its way to its destination? It recognizes no person, place, or thing as having any power to hinder it. It is impersonal. The sun shines, the rain falls, and the wind blows upon all alike.

“Keep the secret of your aspirations locked securely within you. This sets up antagonism in the Outer Mind, for it rebels against discipline and control. “Seeing that it is about to be deprived of its freedom, it will, like a wild bull in a stockade, seek to escape by every means except the way you have provided. I am warning you — it will bring ev

He does not resist those distractions, but gives them their due attention and returns to the picture. Just so with me. When his picture is completed, he begins another. I do too. For I am never consciously, mentally inactive. Inactivity is retrogression. “Here’s a concrete example: If I desire the presence of my assistant at this moment, I see him

I will give you a list of powerful words that not only tend to keep the life force nourished, but will give you all the strength you need for doing the internal work necessary to create what you want in life. Here is my list — you can certainly add to it if you wish: Concentration Charity Peace Nonresistance Poise Justice Harmony Consideration Good

“There should be no strain, striving, anxiety, or concern connected with this practice. Devote each evening to it, unless otherwise taken up by occasional business, social, or family duties. Allow these words to sink in and penetrate your being, and like drops of pure water entering a vessel of impure water, the nonessentials are forced out, drop b

“What is the result? When you persistently hold to your goal, and keep absolutely airtight secretiveness, the Outer Mind finds no escape for its increasing energy, and in desperation it plunges through, like the overload of steam through the safety valve of a boiler, and your objective is reached.

“Remember this great truth: Whoever or whatever it is you resist — whether in thought, word, or action, in the form of resentment, criticism, envy, jealousy, hatred, or otherwise — you most assuredly help, and you weaken yourself proportionately. Why? Because you have deliberately taken a portion of your precious life force so necessary to your pro