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Preface - Introduction - The New Point of View - Educational Ideals - Equanimity - The Subconscious Mind - The Spiritual Ideal in Childhood - An Experiment in Education - The Expression of the Spirit - An Ideal Summer Conference - The Ministry of the Spirit - The Mystery of Pain and Evil - The Philosophical Ideal - The Criteria of Truth - Organic Perfection - Immortality - Index - p. 247

Whenever the equilibrium of the body is disturbed, there is one sovereign remedy; namely, to seek poise, then let Nature restore harmony. There is seldom need of doctors, there is no need of medicine after man has discovered his own resources. It is foolish to fear. Nature is competent. But one most meet her inexorable demands.

If you are nervously wrought up, settle down, quietly, peacefully, restfully. Do not wholly "let go." That is an extreme. Discover the central point between passivity and activity; namely, poised co-operation.

If there is violent disturbance of the body, take complete rest, soothe the mind, quiet the nerves, banish all fear, and give the disturbance full opportunity to subside. Remember that the disturbance originated in your own body, and that the resident forces of the body are able to restore you, if you maintain equanimity.

Her is an illustration from actual experience, the facts of which I can vouch tor. "A number of years ago," my informant tells me, "I suffered a very acute pain for thirty-six hours. The pain was so acute that I could not hasten the process, and no mechanical means brought me any relief. My friends, unaware of my inner resources, thought I was about to die. But I had absolutely no fear. I was confident that I could weather the gale. Accordingly, I maintained my poise, an even, steady attitude of trust and peace. In due time Nature carried off the obstruction, and I lost consciousness in sleep."

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