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Good morning, JoiLin. It is I, Will, your teacher who [[loves]] you.

Good morning, JoiLin. It is I, Will, your teacher who [[loves]] you.

===Lesson===

===Lesson===

=====''[[Control]]''''', '''''[[Stillness]]'''''====

====''[[Control]]''''', '''''[[Stillness]]'''''====

This morning’s lesson will be on [[control]]. Control [[encompasses]] not just the [[physical]], but the [[emotional]] and [[mental]] as well. One needs to learn to disengage from the various [[stimuli]] surrounding one when entering the [[stillness]]. Not only those stimuli from without, be also the stimuli from within, on a [[mental]] level. [[Interruptions]] such as this (dogs barking loudly) should not be cause for [[stress]]. I will wait for you to return. (I left to see what the commotion was about)

This morning’s lesson will be on [[control]]. Control [[encompasses]] not just the [[physical]], but the [[emotional]] and [[mental]] as well. One needs to learn to disengage from the various [[stimuli]] surrounding one when entering the [[stillness]]. Not only those stimuli from without, be also the stimuli from within, on a [[mental]] level. [[Interruptions]] such as this (dogs barking loudly) should not be cause for [[stress]]. I will wait for you to return. (I left to see what the commotion was about)

This is a perfect example of outside [[stimuli]]. One needs to learn to withdraw or not become actively [[engaged]], simply allow them to -be- outside. This [[process]] is a learned process, one you will become more [[adept]] at as [[time]] passes. The inner [[distractions]], such as [[thoughts]], [[memories]], are really the harder to not become [[engaged]] with. When you [[recognize]] your own thought becoming [[engaged]], or [[memory]] surfacing, simply allow it to float away. If you [[realize]] you have engaged, [[clear]] your mind and allow the thought or memory to pass out. Once again, [[recognize]] that this accomplishment comes with [[experience]]; it is perfected only after much [[effort]], often after many [[trials]] are overcome. Do not [[expect]] [[perfection]] without [[trial]] and [[effort]]. You are back on track. [[Perseverance]] had its rewards; [[effort]] and [[faith]] have theirs.

This is a perfect example of outside [[stimuli]]. One needs to learn to withdraw or not become actively [[engaged]], simply allow them to -be- outside. This [[process]] is a learned process, one you will become more [[adept]] at as [[time]] passes. The inner [[distractions]], such as [[thoughts]], [[memories]], are really the harder to not become [[engaged]] with. When you [[recognize]] your own thought becoming [[engaged]], or [[memory]] surfacing, simply allow it to float away. If you [[realize]] you have engaged, [[clear]] your mind and allow the thought or memory to pass out. Once again, [[recognize]] that this accomplishment comes with [[experience]]; it is perfected only after much [[effort]], often after many [[trials]] are overcome. Do not [[expect]] [[perfection]] without [[trial]] and [[effort]]. You are back on track. [[Perseverance]] had its rewards; [[effort]] and [[faith]] have theirs.

===Closing===

===Closing===

I will leave you now with the [[knowledge]] that you are much loved and watched over. Until tomorrow, stay in His [[light]]. I will look in during the day. [[Shalom]].

I will leave you now with the [[knowledge]] that you are much loved and watched over. Until tomorrow, stay in His [[light]]. I will look in during the day. [[Shalom]].