Few people are aware of the thoughts that pass through their minds. Thinking is performed like a habit, in an automatic manner. If the thoughts are positive, then it is all right, but if they are negative, they may cause trouble.
The mind is like small child, who accepts and takes for granted whatever it sees or hears, without judgment and without considering the consequences. If you let your mind behave as it likes and give it complete freedom, you lose your freedom.
We are constantly flooded with thoughts, ideas and information coming through the five senses, other people, the newspapers and TV. These thoughts, ideas and information penetrate the mind whether we are aware of this process or not.
This outside flow influences our behavior and reactions. It influences the way we think, our preferences, likes and dislikes. This means that we let outside powers shape our lives. So where is freedom?
Most people think and believe that their thoughts originate from them, but have they ever stopped and considered whether their thoughts, desires, likes and dislikes are really theirs? Maybe they are outside influences that they have unconsciously accepted?
If there is no filter to process the thoughts that enter the mind, there is no freedom. Then all actions are like the actions of a puppet on a string, though no one will admit it.
You may object and say that the thoughts that pass through your mind are yours, but are they? Have you deliberately and attentively created every thought that entered your mind?
Why let outside influences control your mind and life? Why be a slave to other people's thoughts? Do you want to make your mind free or do you prefer to enslave it to other people's opinions and thoughts? If you leave your mind open to every thought that passes by, you put our life in other people's hands, and without realizing it you accept their thoughts and act in accordance with them.
Each person is more susceptible to certain kind of thoughts than others. Certain thoughts and ideas we ignore, and others spur us to immediate action. Thoughts concerning subjects we love have more power on us than other thoughts, but even thoughts and ideas that we don't care about, if we are frequently exposed to them, eventually sink into the subconscious mind and influence us.
Everyone has desires, ambitions and dreams that he or she may foster from childhood. They may be the thoughts of parents, teachers and friends, and which have lodged into our minds, and are carried around throughout our lives. Are they necessary? Do we need all this excessive baggage?
In order to reduce the power of outside influences and thoughts on your life, you need to be aware of the thoughts and desires that enter your mind, and ask yourself whether you really like them, and are willing to accept them into your life. Analyze your motives and actions, and you will be surprised to find out that many of them were triggered by outside influences.
You do not have to accept each and every thought, idea or information. Think and find out whether you entertain certain thoughts because you decided to do so, or because they just popped into your head due to outside influences.
Learn not to accept every thought that you encounter. Find first whether it is for your own good to follow it. It may not be so easy at the start, because the mind will revolt against this control. If you want to be the master of your mind and life, you should not let other people's thoughts, desires and motives rule your life, unless you consciously choose so.
? Copyright Remez Sasson
Remez Sasson writes and teaches about self-improvement, positive thinking, creative visualization, success, mind power, spiritual growth and meditation. He is the author of several books, and the publisher of the biweekly ezine, "Consciousness and Success".
Visit his website: http://www.successconsciousness.com and find articles, quotes and ebooks.
trusted cleaning company Bannockburn ..Our lives are overflowing with negative information from the newspapers,... Read More
In many ways the Star War movies are simply a... Read More
Are feelings and attitudes the same thing or different? Does... Read More
"Most overnight successes are just plain lucky. Just ask any... Read More
There was some sunshine this weekend while I was writing... Read More
Well you know about the young hero who saved his... Read More
Almost everyone experiences some form of worry one time or... Read More
It was the 10th day of rain, and I walked... Read More
We all know them. We all have somebody like them... Read More
Recently, a dear friend who has been both a coach... Read More
1. Take passionate action towards living your life by design.... Read More
"A person is limited only by the thoughts that he... Read More
The language we use programs our brains. Mastering our language... Read More
Once upon a time, I was a vibrant, youthful teenager...My... Read More
When you change your thoughts, you change your life. The... Read More
There are always explanations for why things to you or... Read More
I am often astounded at what and why people believe... Read More
Who can control a smile sneaking across your face as... Read More
You know, very often, the manner in which a person... Read More
Have you ever been caught up in a thought that... Read More
Have you heard of the FABS? The FABS are quadruplets;... Read More
The fear of success is more common than some might... Read More
Do you know the problem with affirmations? You know, the... Read More
Near the end of December 2004, I received an email... Read More
I'm a working mother with a preschooler, worrying about Mom... Read More
luxury cleaning services Lake Forest ..Does that title make you cringe? It made me cringe... Read More
"We can change our circumstances by a mere change of... Read More
Many people find it extremely difficult to be assertive, whether... Read More
I'm a working mother with a preschooler, worrying about Mom... Read More
"Adventure isn't hanging on a rope off the side... Read More
I'm often asked how it is that I stay so... Read More
It really doesn't matter what your objectives are in this... Read More
As a being of thought, your dominant mental attitude will... Read More
I believe that one of the best ways to stay... Read More
"Those people who think they can do something and those... Read More
Are you the kind of person who dwells on your... Read More
Need a way to make your life a better place... Read More
A more positive future, a happier life, a body that's... Read More
Your ability to forgive those who have hurt you in... Read More
"If I have the belief that I can do it,... Read More
During a Messenger chat session the other day, I asked... Read More
You have probably noticed those people at work, school, and... Read More
In my years as a psychologist, I have come to... Read More
So how do we find meaning? The first step is... Read More
An old Joni Mitchell song reminds us, "don't it always... Read More
Living without limits. Living your life to the fullest. Living... Read More
You may be facing a type of disappointment, frustration, loss,... Read More
IntroductionDid your boss, took you for a ride? Did your... Read More
Sometimes we are in a position to look into the... Read More
In order to learn how to relieve ourselves of self-defeating... Read More
Positive Attitude Tips |