There is a connection between a mind which is peaceful and

behaviour which is good.  It is interesting to not how the sensory

apparatus - sight, touch, hearing, taste and smell -

are involved in this.

For example, suppose I promise myself not to get angry any more,

because I've understood the harm it causes, but then later in the day I

'see' or 'hear' something negative.  If I allow myself to forget my promise,

that is my level of awareness regresses to what it was, then my

immediate reaction will probably be equally negative.  If, however,

I remember my promise, the same stimuli will most likely produce a

wiser, more resourceful response.

With spiritual study, my mind grows strong in its commitment to peace

and truth in action.  This strength allows me to gain control over the

sense organs.   I simply don't allow them to proceed as usual -

according to my conditioning.  I remain consciously present, monitoring

whatever they do. It is the first step in becoming a Master -

ruler of the Kingdom of the Self

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