Realize that the surface personality has no interest in anything which might disturb its darling delusions.
Vernon HowardThe reason why most people are frustrated is because a lie cannot be turned into a truth.
Vernon HowardThe terrible immoralities are the cunning ones hiding behind masks of morality, such as exploiting people while pretending to help them.
Vernon HowardA person obsessed with the need to be happy will never be so. The obsession is the obstruction.
Vernon HowardBe very careful that you do not unconsciously assume that nervous tension is power. This is vital. Watch yourself the next time you work toward some goal. Look very closely to discover tense feelings and nervous thoughts whirling around inside. Do not let them deceive you into assuming that they are creative forces; they are not. They are thieves of genuine powers. As always, your awareness of their thievery is your first fine step toward casting them out.
Vernon Howard