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sustenance of same, develop an entirely new condition. One can change one's physical conditions as well as mental and emotional states by suggesting to one's subconscious mind the desired transformation and by constructing a mental picture, contemplating and projecting same into the realms of subconsciousness. As James Allen puts it: Mind is the master-power that moulds and makes, and man is mind and ever more he takes. The tool of thought and, shaping what he wills, Brings forth a thousand joys, a thousand ills: He thinks in secret and it comes to pass; "Environment is but his looking-glass." We build our future, thought by thought, Or good or bad, and know it not- Yet so the universe is wrought, Thought is another name for Fate- Choose then thy destiny, and wait- For Love brings Love, and Hate brings Hate- Again: All that we are is the result of thought. Lord Buddha: "The Dharmmapada."' Now if you would control your habits, you must begin by forming Positive Decisions and then act them out. For instance, if you want to correct yourself of Fearfulness and Nervousness, sit quietly and repeat to yourself in all earnestness, "I resolve to drive out of my brain all fear thoughts. I will not permit them to come in. I am master. I am Brave. I am perfectly fearless.