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This deliberate practice of calmness is a preparation for the deeper state of Mental Quiet, which comes by itself when meditation is sufficiently advanced. It is effort consciously and quickly made to keep a hold on passions and emotions so that the work of getting nearer the realization of ideals is not hindered.

-- Notebooks Category 6: Emotions and Ethics > Chapter 3 : Discipline Emotions > # 80