Whenever a man enters a dark room he is not sure of his movements,he cannot see objects around him, or properly locate them, and the man is liable to hurt himself by coming into sudden contact with the objects around him, but when light is introduced immediately all confusion disappears. Every object is seen and there is no danger of being hurt. To the majority life is such a dark room, and their frequent hurts-their disappointments,perplexities,sorrows and pains are caused by sudden contact with principles which they do not see and are therefore not prepared to deal with, but difficulties are dissolved,all things are seen in their true place and proportion, and henceforth the man walks open-eyed and unhurt, in the clear light of wise comprehension, our life is what we make of it by our own thoughts and deeds. It is our own state and attitude of mind which determines whether we are happy or unhappy,strong or weak, sinful or holy,foolish or wise . If one is unhappy,that state of mind belongs to himself, and is originated within himself. It is a state which responds to certain outward happenings,but it's cause lies within and not in those outward occurances. If one is weak in will, he has brought himself to remains in, that condition by the course of thought and action which he has chosen and is still choosing. If one is sinful, it is because he has committed and continues to commit, sinful acts, if he is foolish, it is because he himself does foolish things. 
A man has no character, no soul,no life apart from his thoughts and deeds. What they are, that he is, as they are modified, so does he change. He is endowned with will and can modify his character, as the carpenter changes the block of wood into a beautiful piece of furniture, so can the erring and sin stricken man change himself into a wise and truth-loving being. 
Each man is responsible for the thoughts which he thinks and the acts which he does,for his state of mind,and the life which he lives,no power, no event, no circumstance can compel a man to evil and unhappiness, he himself is his own compelled. He thinks and acts by his own volition, no being however wise and great -even supreme - can make him good and happy. He himself choose- when a man wishes and wills he can find the good and the true and enjoy it's bliss and peace - there are eternal gladness in the courts of truth and holy joy among the perfect ones. 
The gates of heaven are forever open and no one is prevented from entering by any will or power button own. But no one can enter the kingdom of heaven as long as he resigns himself to sin and sorrow. There is a large, higher, nobler, diviner life than that of sinning and suffering, which is so common -in which, indeed, nearly all are immersed- a life of victory over sin and triumph over evil, a life wise and happy, kind and tranquil, virtuous and peaceful. This life can be found and lived now and he who lives it is steadfast in the midst of change, restful among the restless, peaceful though surrounded by strife. 
Should death confront him, he is calm though assailed by persecution, he knows no bitterness and his heart is compassionate and filled with rejoicing, in this supremely beautiful life there is no evil, sin and sorrow are ended, and aching hearts and weeping eyes are no more. 
The life of triumph is not for those who are satisfied with any lower conditions,it is for those who thirst for it and are willing to achieve it. Who are eager for righteousness as the miserable is for gold. It is always at hand Andy's offered to all and blessed are they who accept and embrace it, they will enter the world of truth, they will find perfect peace.
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