Method

--‘Have you never developed the qualities of the heart? Have you never tried to be kind, generous and magnanimous? Are you a weakling, an «ugly duckling», with neither physical beauty nor strength? Do you lack stamina and good health? Even if all that is true, it does not matter; don’t be discouraged. As long as you are still alive you can give your imagination the germs of all the qualities and virtues you need, and in your next incarnation you will see results. In fact, even in this one, you will find that something in you changes.

On the other hand, if you do not see the fulfilment of your good desires, don’t lose heart, don’t be unhappy ; go on believing and working. Isn’t it really marvellous to know that one day, you will achieve all you hope for? But you must hope only for what is best and most useful for the whole world. To want to be a musician, poet, physicist or minister is not bad – but it is not the best! The best thing we can possibly ask for is to be so transformed that we may bring light, warmth and life to all creatures. There is nothing better than that.’