" Without a deep inner state of quietness, one becomes prey to tension, worry, and ill health.  A song, a sunset, moonlight, the sea washing on a sandy shore, these administer a healing balm.  But they lack power to penetrate the inner recesses of the soul.

 

A profound depth therapy is required to attain healing quietness.  An habitual repetition of this one text will, in time, permeate your personality with a complete sense of peace.

 

When tense or restless sit quietly and allow these words to pass unhindered through your thoughts.  Conceive of them as spreading a healing balm throughout your mind"

 

(Inspiring Messages for Daily Living by Norman Vincent Peale - 2nd printing Dec.1955    Page 11