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- A person's emotional state of mind
is like the surface of the waters of a personal sea. The usual
state of these emotional waters is that of a gentle series of
ripples, the natural result of our waters being affected by the
forces of the world around us. If one
is at peace...tranquil...the surface can be very smooth and reflective,
but if one is in turmoil the surface of these personal waters
can be choppy and rough...as if stirred up by a storm.
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- A new idea or meaningful thought
comes into this mental environment much like a pebble dropped
into the surface of the water. If the waters are in turmoil the
effect of the pebble will be barely noticed, lost and overwhelmed
by the storm-tossed waves. However, if the surface of this pool
of consciousness is calm and tranquil the effects of the pebble
are immediately apparent, and the resultant splendid ripple can
spread a great distance...and affect the entire surface of the
pool.
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- When our waters are tempestuous all
we can see is the water itself...not the reflected beauty of
the world around us or the sometimes subtle effects of the occasional
pebble.
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- So take a deep breath and relax...enjoy
the world around you...
- and delight in anticipation of what
the next pebble may bring...
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