A man becomes calm in the measure that he understands himself as a thought evolved being, for such knowledge necessitates the understanding of others as the result of thought, and as he develops a right understanding, and sees more and more clearly the internal relations of things by the action of cause and effect he ceases to fuss and fume and worry and grieve, and remains poised, steadfast, serene.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Understanding yourself as a product of thought leads to calmness by revealing cause and effect.
- In plain terms
- Knowing how thoughts work makes you calmer.
- What can you take from it?
- Study your thoughts to find peace.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What causes your stress?
- How can understanding change your reaction?
Another view
Understanding does not always stop emotional reactions immediately.
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