| 5.) “Smile at the difficulties of your path,” because in that we can find an inexhaustible source of Joy. 6.) While on Earth, be prepared—by sharpening your thought for future flight. ***7.) Because, ‘wings’ only enable to grow through thought. Concentration of thought 1.) Everything that helps develop ‘concentration of thought’ is most useful—including meditation. 2.) Should continue one’s meditations. |
| (V.) Section III. Meditation and ‘concentration of thought’ *1.) The theme concerning thought is so broad; verily, thought is the Universe! *2.) It is also most useful to meditate upon thought as the creator of karma. 3.) It would be very good to take such ideas as: a.) "Simplicity", b.) "Podvig" [Genuine Hero*]. 4.) These two ideas are especially emphasized in the books of the Teaching. |
| * A heroic deed requiring great spiritual sacrifice; also self-denial and self-perfecting for the benefit of others. |