Strength of Mind
Life is a state of mind, whatever that state is, so goes your life. The events that take place in life don’t have the power to control your mind unless the mind buys stock in them, and scrolls out its own personal dialogue, which entraps the witness. If the mind is unstable then life is unstable, if the mind is over or under compensating then life is compromised. A clear and stable mind which is in balance and uses pure reasoning without the egos biasness interfering, is the ideal way of reacting to the moment. However, the mind is usually in one mode of operation which is a constant state of working all the waking hours. There are different speeds and distortions available to all minds and typically they are uncontrollable by their host. A strong mind can change the degree of intensity by dialing down the speed keeping the stress and strain to a minimum. This is due to the refocusing on something else or having attained the powerful skill of the silent mind. Gathering strength of mind allows one to direct the mind at will and eventually control its content and stability. This also helps you in becoming detached from the mind and body, by seeing it as separate attribute from your Self bringing you closer to God and realization. A mind that practices strengthening techniques will gradually become peaceful and have more clarity in life enhancing good decision making. Most people think a smart mind is a strong mind when in reality intelligence is not a gauge for judging the stability of a strong mind. The mind needs to understand that there is another mode of operation that’s on the opposite end of its habitual nature, which is the silent witness. Working at achieving the silent mind of the pure witness is to give yourself and your mind a new and better workout goal, which is not too dissimilar from physical workouts.
Mind directional techniques is used to keep the mind focused on a designated track and by a constant redirecting to that track strengthens it. Meditation techniques use tools such as mantras, breath awareness, verses, sounds, questions, and visuals that all work towards softening the minds command. Spiritual contemplation works the best, so does personal topics of interest or even relationships can be used as an attention getter. Only good and positive thoughts or experiences should be cultivated and spirituality is the one track (thought) that has the ultimate cure for your body mind complex. Other topics can be used as a attention getter to steer the mind in the beginning, but the main topic should have a virtues goal that brings the most benefits, which is the search for Eternity (the Soul) and Reality. The stronger the mind the less need for mental decoys (tools and topics) to pacify it by lowering its amperage. You really have to get use to swinging the pendulum to the silent mind in meditation and swinging it to spiritual thoughts during the busy day. Contemplating spirituality during active moments enhances your meditative moments of inactivity. Surprisingly enough, once the momentum is achieved, your gaining ground, then consistency and patients is all that’s needed. Because in reality you don’t have to control or strengthen the mind that much to achieve enlightenment, just turning the tables in your direction is enough. When Samadhi meditation becomes more frequent, your surrendering capabilities get better, and when you least expect it enlightenment dawns. Self-realization will bring you the reinforcements necessary to keep you in charge of your mind, just don’t give up, and keep on applying control by ignoring all old unproductive patterns for new productive thinking tracks. Find a track, keep the mind on that track, and abandon the track during meditation, and enjoy the peace and comfort of a thoughtless mind. This is a step by step process in strengthening the mind and it takes endurance and determination. Don’t keep settling for a mind that dominates your existence, interfering with your peacefulness when you could cultivate a contentment that comes with practicing spirituality.
Mind directional techniques is used to keep the mind focused on a designated track and by a constant redirecting to that track strengthens it. Meditation techniques use tools such as mantras, breath awareness, verses, sounds, questions, and visuals that all work towards softening the minds command. Spiritual contemplation works the best, so does personal topics of interest or even relationships can be used as an attention getter. Only good and positive thoughts or experiences should be cultivated and spirituality is the one track (thought) that has the ultimate cure for your body mind complex. Other topics can be used as a attention getter to steer the mind in the beginning, but the main topic should have a virtues goal that brings the most benefits, which is the search for Eternity (the Soul) and Reality. The stronger the mind the less need for mental decoys (tools and topics) to pacify it by lowering its amperage. You really have to get use to swinging the pendulum to the silent mind in meditation and swinging it to spiritual thoughts during the busy day. Contemplating spirituality during active moments enhances your meditative moments of inactivity. Surprisingly enough, once the momentum is achieved, your gaining ground, then consistency and patients is all that’s needed. Because in reality you don’t have to control or strengthen the mind that much to achieve enlightenment, just turning the tables in your direction is enough. When Samadhi meditation becomes more frequent, your surrendering capabilities get better, and when you least expect it enlightenment dawns. Self-realization will bring you the reinforcements necessary to keep you in charge of your mind, just don’t give up, and keep on applying control by ignoring all old unproductive patterns for new productive thinking tracks. Find a track, keep the mind on that track, and abandon the track during meditation, and enjoy the peace and comfort of a thoughtless mind. This is a step by step process in strengthening the mind and it takes endurance and determination. Don’t keep settling for a mind that dominates your existence, interfering with your peacefulness when you could cultivate a contentment that comes with practicing spirituality.
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