Let your body do the work of the physical activities of your life. As

physical responses are needed, let them not be misappropriated or

weakened by unneeded emotional and/or mental activity. Similarly, when

you have to use your mind, don't let your body or emotions interfere.

And when your emotions are appropriate, keep your mental and physical

gyrations stilled. This is real Self-control. How to do this? Witness

your life as it takes place. Be empty with attention. And let "Thy

will be done" be done...without your judgements, comparisons, or

comments. Mind chatter is always accompanied by insecurity, fear, and

unreality, and makes living your life as it takes place an

impossibility. Meditation is a fine training ground that changes your

inner iron into steel. And sooner, later, or immediately, you will be

strong and gentle enough to allow your life to proceed with the

stillness that allows you to stop and smell the roses and actually

smell the roses.