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How do we control our mind?
If we maintain a peaceful mind, we can even enjoy and learn from the adversity in our life.
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Meditation is an essential spiritual practice for controlling the mind. The purpose of meditation is to make the mind calm and peaceful, then we will be free from worry, which leads to happiness.
More information on this subject can be found in the books 
How to Transform Your Life and 
The New Meditation Handbook.
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