Equanimity is a calm state of mind and attitude to life, so that you never lose your temper or become upset. especially in a difficult situation. It is the quality of remaining calm and undisturbed; evenness of mind or temper; composure.
Equanimity implies an inherent evenness of temper or disposition that is not easily disturbed; , composure implies the disciplining of one’s emotions in a trying situation or habitual self-possession in the face of excitement; serenity implies a lofty, clear peace of mind that is not easily clouded by ordinary stresses or excitements; , nonchalance implies a casual indifference to or a cool detachment from situations that might be expected to disturb one emotionally; sang-froid implies great coolness and presence of mind in dangerous or trying circumstances
SERENITY by James Allen (first published in 1902)
Calmness of mind is one of the beautiful jewels of wisdom. It is the result of long and patient effort in self-control. Its presence is an indication of ripened experience, and of a more than ordinary knowledge of the laws and operations of thought.
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.
The calm man, having learned how to govern himself, knows how to adapt himself to others; and they, in turn, reverence his spiritual strength, and feel that they can learn from him and rely upon him. The more tranquil a man becomes, the greater is his success, his influence, his power for good. Even the ordinary trader will find his business prosperity increase as he develops a greater self-control and equanimity, for people will always prefer to deal with a man whose demeanor is equable.
The strong, calm man is always loved and revered. He is like a shade-giving tree in a thirsty land, or a sheltering rock in a storm. “Who does not love a tranquil heart, a sweet-tempered, balanced life? It does not matter whether it rains or shines, or what changes come to those possessing these blessings, for they are always sweet, serene, and calm. That exquisite poise of character which we call serenity is the last lesson of culture; it is the flowering of life, the fruitage of the soul. It is precious as wisdom, more to be desired than gold—yea, than even fine gold. How insignificant mere money-seeking looks in comparison with a serene life—a life that dwells in the ocean of Truth, beneath the waves, beyond the reach of the tempests, in the Eternal Calm!”
“How many people we know who sour their lives, who ruin all that is sweet and beautiful by explosive tempers, who destroy their poise of character, and make bad blood! It is a question whether the great majority of people do not ruin their lives and mar their happiness by lack of self-control. How few people we meet in life who are well balanced, who have that exquisite poise which is characteristic of the finished character!”
Yes, humanity surges with uncontrolled passion, is tumultuous with ungoverned grief, is blown about by anxiety and doubt. Only the wise man, only he whose thoughts are controlled and purified, makes the winds and the storms of the soul obey him.
Tempest-tossed souls, wherever you may be, under whatsoever conditions ye may live, know this—in the ocean of life the isles of Blessedness are smiling, and the sunny shore of your ideal awaits your coming. Keep your hands firmly upon the helm of thought. In the barque of your soul reclines the commanding Master; He does but sleep; wake Him. Self-control is strength; Right Thought is mastery; Calmness is power. Say unto your heart, “Peace be still!”
James Allen
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Proverbs 31:9
Speak up and judge fairly; defend the rights of the poor and needy.
Leviticus 19:15
Judge your neighbour fairly
“Be fair in your judging. You must not show special favour to poor people or great people, but be fair when you judge your neighbour”
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J.Donald Walters, a well known author, philosopher, composer, poet and lecturer writes in his little book “Secrets of bringing PEACE on earth:
A seed thought is offered for every day of the month. Repeat the sayings several times: first out loud, then softly, then in a whisper, and then only mentally.
With each repetition, allow the words to become absorbed ever more deeply into your subconscious. Relate the saying as often as possible to real situations in your life.
Then at night, before you go to bed, repeat the thought several times more. While falling asleep, carry the words into your subconscious, absorbing their positive influence into your whole being. Let it become thereby an integral part of your normal consciousness.
Day 1
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to remember that whatever peace you bring must begin on that little piece of earth where you live.
Day 2
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
first, to calm the feelings in your own heart.
Day 3
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to emanate consciously, from your heart, rays of peace into the world around you.
Day 4
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to surround yourself, wherever you go, with an aura of peacefulness. Walk consciously in that light of peace.
Day 5
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to touch others daily with the wand of your inner peace.
Day 6
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to live less at your periphery, more at your heart center.
Day 7
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to touch others at their center, by reaching out to them across a bridge of light from your own heart.
Day 8
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to think peace when you look into people’s eyes.
Day 9
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to send peace into the world by consciously projecting a calming influence through your voice.
Day 10
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to let your every movement be an expression of your inner peace and harmony.
Day 11
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to realize that peace, when you express it, has its source not in you – but in Infinity.
Day 12
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to understand that true peace is never passive; that like nourishing rain, it sustains whatever life it touches.
Day 13
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
seeking, wherever possible, points of discussion on which you and others can agree.
Day 14
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
never trying to make peace at the cost of true and noble principles.
Day 15
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
never placing expediency above truth.
Day 16
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
understanding that love is the highest truth, the highest principle.
Day 17
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to light a candle of kindness in your heart when you feel a need to correct someone; then as you speak, to hold it there unwaveringly.
Day 18
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
forgiving any who have ever wronged you. Indeed if you cannot offer peace to them, how will you offer it to others whose lives have never touched yours?
Day 19
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
not demanding that others live as you believe they should, but living unassumingly by your own beliefs.
Day 20
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
bearing in mind that the world is, simply, what it is. And is it so small a place, that you could change it radically? Live at peace with yourself, if you would bring peace even to one other human being.
Day 21
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
recalling that the promise of peace came down to earth from heavenly regions. It is not the gift of governments.
Day 22
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
reflecting that peace comes not from outer, but from inner, victories.
Day 23
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
reflecting that one single peace-inspired, peace-inspiring thought holds more power for peace than a thousand shouted slogans.
Day 24
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to place a higher priority on holding peace in your heart than on doing all those little things that daily cry out for attention.
Day 25
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to accept that creating peace is not others’ job, only: It is your responsibility.
Day 26
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
not waiting for the future to bring you peace, but living peacefully this moment, then extending that peacefulness from day to day into the future.
Day 27
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to live this day well and nobly, with kind thoughts toward all.
Day 28
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to relinquish selfish desires, and thereby to establish peace and freedom in your own heart.
Day 29
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to place more faith in the Divine Law than in human laws.
Day 30
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to
- live by the spirit
, not by the mere letter, of God’s law.
Day 31
The secret of bringing Peace on Earth is …
to pray daily for world peace – not as an end to strife and discord, merely, but as the dawn of Divine Love on earth.