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During a period of adversity, don’t push forward. Striking out or acting out will not accomplish anything. Although one must arrest his forward progress, it is possible at least to maintain the position already attained. By the generous giving to those who are less fortunate, one fulfills the responsibility of position and thereby does not lose ground. |
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In whatsoever state one finds (as he has found himself) oneself, make self content; not satisfied, but content, ever working toward that oneness of mind (of body, of will, with the development), or universal, or psychic forces. Do not war against these conditions. Make of conditions the stepping-stones to the development necessary to meet the daily needs in physical, in mental, in financial. 137-7 Like begets like. This is infallible. If there is the desire, then, to force an issue, there will be just as strong opposition the other way; and even when an issue is forced, has anything been gained? For the moment, perhaps—but this association should be, if properly founded and based (as it has been in the past, in most of its activities), of a longer duration than one generation. 270-31 (Q) [Explain] "Content but not satisfied." (A) Content in that "Have Thy way, Lord. Use me as a channel. Not my will but Thine be done!" That is content. Satisfied means gratified, and is the beginning of the falling away, for self is to be then glorified. 262-24 As today ye come to those experiences of seeing, of feeling greater hope and love, greater peace and beauty, so rest ye in the Lord. Oft hath He given, fret not thyself but stand still and see the glory of the Lord. These apply in thy experiences day by day. Keep in the way of the seeking—opening thy heart, thy mind for a greater service to others. Teach thyself in teaching others to be patient, to be content; not satisfied but content in the ways of the Lord! 262-121 (Q) Why am I restless, unsettled? (A) Not restless and unsettled in the inner self, but lack of response in the emotional body. Thus, keep self in accord. Ye chafe under duty, but do not that as would condemn self. 3282-1 (Q) Is it best to let this business proposal rest, or shall I try to force the issue? (A) We would not force the issue, but we would not let it lag or rest! Rather put self in that position first physically and mentally to be able to meet or cope with, or to advance same—see? Then, as this is being accomplished, put self in the way of same being offered again—or the same proposal made both by self and from others. 279-1 | |
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