' Authentic action '...

Asked a student at a class in New York, 'How can we get more from
these lectures?'

'Accept the actions as well as the words. If I tell you it is wise
to learn something from every experience you will agree wholeheartedly.
But do you do it? You may agree that sunshine is healthy, but it does
no good if you remain indoors.'

'That is true, but how can we distinguish between artificial action and
movements having real meaning?'

'The only test of action is whether it truly changes the kind of human
being you are. All else is illusion masquerading as reality.'

Never hesitate to perform authentic action, for results can never be
anything but good."

Inspire Yourself, p. 36 Vernon Howard