' Negative thoughts '...

When all action comes to an end, when the body is immobile and the consciousness stilled, there is achieved what the Chinese have called Wu Wei, meaning non-doing.

This brings a wonderful peace, for tied up with it is non-desiring and non-aspiring.

The quester has then come close to the end, but until this peace is thoroughly and permanently established in him, the quest must go on.

Let go of all negative thoughts, especially those which concern others.

Cease from condemnation and criticism except where it is a necessary part of one's obligation, duty, or position in the world, such as a magistrate's.




-- Notebooks Category 24: The Peace within You >
Chapter 3: Practise Detachment > # 289
Paul Brunton