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44 Pearls of Inner Wisdom 32. The Ideal State of Mind Any time we feel replete like we need nothing more from the world than a meditation mat to sit on, a sitting space no larger than a metre square, a sleeping space just twice that size, enough to eat (irrespective of the flavour), and where nothing elates or disappoints us any more, where annoying matters fail to irritate, and no-one could provoke us even if they tried, this is when our mind remains at a standstill and is refreshed the whole time. This is the ideal state of mind - a state destined for the Utmost Dhamma. (8 May 1996) 33. Eight Little Words There are eight little words that no-one can afford to forget no matter how often you hear them. They are sacred words that will lead you to fulfilment. "Stopping the mind is the secret of success", are the priceless legacy of the Great Abbot of Wat Paknam³. Cherish these words at the middle of your mind - practise and train yourself to achieve their objective. (26 September 1996)