The advanced Hermetist polarizes himself at the Positive Pole of his Being – the “I Am”  pole rather than the pole of personality, and by “refusing” and “denying” the operation of Rhythm, raises himself above its plans of consciousness, and standing firm in his Statement of Being he allows the pendulum to swing back on the Lower Plane without changing his Polarity. This is accomplished by all individuals who have attained any degree of self-mastery, whether they understand the law or not. Such persons simply “refuse” to allow themselves to be swung back by the pendulum of mood and emotion, and by steadfastly affirming the superiority, they remain polarized on the Positive pole.

The Principle of Rhythm – The Kybalion