B6 The Law of the Rhythmic Breath 



For the physiological plane is a reflection of the 

 mental plane, and your own thoughts can be made 

 paramount in influence, protecting the body from 

 unfavorable vibrations which otherwise would find 

 entrance. So all-pervading, so deep-lying is this 

 law of like seeking like that we gain in health as 

 we promote the health of others; and our happi- 

 ness is increased in the direct ratio that we make 

 others happy. That is the line of least resistance; 

 arid the easiest way to win all benefits, guerdons, 

 or material success whatsoever, is to seek those 

 blessings for others. 



The mind which is stirred to emotional excite- 

 ment by the trifling annoyances and perplexities of 

 the average daily life, plunging into wordy con- 

 flicts upon the slightest provocation, is wooing 

 every and any physical disorder, makes rhythmic 

 harmony of physical functions impossible, and in- 

 vites the disturbance of the Tejas Tattva, a 

 most dangerous vibration when thrown out of bal- 

 ance, disturbing its legitimate functions. Every 

 reaction in the form of hatred or evil even re- 

 pugnance of the intense sort, the deep revulsions 

 that stir up whirlpools of emotion disturbs the 

 balance of Tejas and weakens the mind, exposing 

 it to be more easily stirred; for every unhappy 

 thought is responded to by an unhappy, disordered 

 vibration. We contribute our mite towards uni- 

 versal harmony by cultivating indifference to 



