Enduring the pairs of opposites with an even mind

That person who has completely identified him or herself with the image of God within becomes tranquil and content with understanding the wisdom that comes from seeing things the way they really are. The spiritual seeker who is absorbed in that truth, who has firmly established his or her identification with the soul and who has conquered the senses will be unaffected by heat or cold, pleasure or pain, praise or blame. He or she is not disturbed by anything and looks with equal regard on a clod of soil, a stone or a nugget of gold.  That person has equal regard for everyone whether they be a family or strangers, friends or enemies, neutral acquaintances or hateful people, saints or sinners.