1.Control of Thought Think of a small object (i.e., a paper clip) for five minutes, exclusively. Practice for a month. 2.Control of Action Perform a small act every day at the same time. Practice, and be patient. 3.Control of Feeling (equanimity) Become aware of feelings and introduce equanimity into experiencing them—i.e., be afraid, not panic-stricken. (They’re big on this one around here.) 4.Positivity (tolerance) Refrain from critical downgrading thoughts that sap energy from good work. 5.Openness (receptivity) Perceive even what is unpleasant in an unfettered, nonprejudiced way. 6.Harmony
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Quite the list
