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The remaining Beatitudes instruct in the art of prayer. Prayer is your communion with God. Prayer is a strong real- ization of the presence of God, and this realization changes your attitude and outlook and gives you inspiration, the breath of the soul, and also a true peace of mind. When your entire consciousness feels this spiritual impulse, then your being is serene. All controversies, quarrels, and mis- understandings viewed with this spirit will melt away. Har- mony, peace, and joy, which produce perfect relaxation, are attained by cultivating right thoughts. Distortions, dreads and false inhibitions based on skepticism are lies, which persecute and revile. Therefore, declare their nothingness, and proclaim: "Get thee behind me, Satan." With this firm 196 TAKE THE BRAKES OFF affirmation you find the truth within, where it has been al- ways, and you can relax and "Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in Heaven." By adhering to the principles that the Beatitudes teach, you will have no occasion for tension, because these prin- ciples will absolutely take the brakes off. However, if you do find the physical body tense, here are a few suggestions to help you. Tension is usually caused by expending too much effort trying to do something too quickly. This foments worry and hurry. Usually there is no cause for hurry. Remember you have all the time that is left, and that is infinite. You have got from now until eternity to do the job, and that should be enough time for anyone. So, why hurry? |
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