Book 4 Part II Magick.pdf

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and almost irresitable, although so deeply-seated that in normal
thought one may not always be aware of it.
Buddha, taking the bull by the horns, made this idea the first to be
attacked.
Each must decide for himself whether this is a wise course to
pursue. But it certainly seems easier to strip off first the things which
can easily be done without.
The majority of people will find most trouble with the
Emotions, and thoughts which excite them.
But it is possible and necessary not merely to suppress the
emotions, but to turn them into faithful servants. Thus the emotion of
anger is occasionally useful against that portion of the brain whose
slackness vitiates the control.
If there is one emotion which is never useful, it is pride; for this
reason, that it is bound up entirely with the Ego . . .
No, there is no use for pride!
The destruction of the Perceptions, either the grosser or
the subtler, appears much easier, because the mind, not
being moved, is free to remember its control.
It is easy to be so absorbed in a book that one takes no notice
of the most beautiful scenery. But if stung by a wasp the book is
immediately forgotten.