Life Supreme — Page 37
40. LIFE SUPREME follows. They should not be glanced over lightheartedly. Those who treat them lightly will be the first to fall when the challenge comes; but those who are in earnest will appreciate their significance and learn to maintain patience when they come face to face with them and other similar events:. When people have no respect for punctuality. . When you lose something of value. . When called upon to do something you do not agree with or do not want to do. . When people pick a quarrel with you. . When you just miss a train or bus. . When somebody fails to keep his promise. . When you knock over a tin of paint, bottle of milk or ink. . When you are feeling unwell or suffering from pain. . When you feel you are being treated unjustly. . When people fail to give you the respect you feel you deserve. . When people do not act in accordance with your wishes. . A host of other illustrations could be listed. As muscular exercises develop the muscles of the body, so do mental and spiritual exercises develop the mind and soul. The achievement of an objective whether it be material or spiritual calls for constant attention backed by a strong desire to succeed: 'Desire plus continued thoughts on the thing desired equals the result desired. '. There is no depth to the ocean of the tranquil spirit. It is a gem of priceless value which may be discovered and possessed by the earnest person who focuses his mind upon its realisation, constantly watches over his conduct with careful attention and prays to Allah to help him succeed in this his blessed aspiration.