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.
quick home cleaning Glenview ..I Hear Voices?This is not a statement of paranormal; it... Read More
Before we are able to use the Universal Thought System... Read More
If I say the word "CHANGE" how do you feel?... Read More
When I was a young man, even a teenager for... Read More
In view of the increasing negative events happening around the... Read More
It would be pretty hard to become successful without first... Read More
It started out as a windy, rainy day. A tropical... Read More
You've probably heard this idea at one time or another.... Read More
"Spiritual Intelligence" (SI) is the ability of a person to... Read More
Improving this single attitude makes your days fly by. You... Read More
Barry was on the phone in his office, speaking with... Read More
This is the age of the Quick Fix - the... Read More
What's my life all about is the question so many... Read More
Henry Ford, after he had achieved great success, was the... Read More
Do you ever feel sorry for yourself? Do you ever... Read More
As a financial economist my motivation has long been to... Read More
There are times in all of our lives where our... Read More
From experience, one of the biggest stumbling blocks for people... Read More
While trying to ignore my teen daughters rap music a... Read More
There was some sunshine this weekend while I was writing... Read More
Everyone of us has the potential to successfully more through... Read More
"Adventure isn't hanging on a rope off the side... Read More
Today, I wanted to mention this notion of self-sabotage.I recently... Read More
In speaking of comparison we need to be aware that... Read More
During a Messenger chat session the other day, I asked... Read More
scheduled maid service Winnetka ..There was someone I used to work with who, well... Read More
I once heard the story of a grown bear that... Read More
"Spiritual Intelligence" (SI) is the ability of a person to... Read More
It sounds a little masochistic, but I actually appreciate being... Read More
I have a 440-page guide on how to simplify my... Read More
There are times that we encounter fearful thoughts that can... Read More
I'm getting calls from folks who say, "I hear you... Read More
Are you completely happy in your life right now? Honestly?... Read More
At your next staff meeting lead your team through the... Read More
1. Smile2. Laugh3. Greet people courteously4. Be enthusiastic5. Dream. Engage... Read More
Most of what we've been taught about how to be... Read More
Have you ever read that you should think positively when... Read More
There are only two emotions we can experience; love or... Read More
The late Norman Vincent Peale was a controversial preacher who... Read More
You already have all the resources you need to accomplish... Read More
I don't want to say people are basically negative but?..if... Read More
The power of positive thoughts to affect one's experience of... Read More
A joke is a way of getting people to laugh.... Read More
IntroductionDid your boss, took you for a ride? Did your... Read More
It would be pretty hard to become successful without first... Read More
The Alchemists of old worked over many years, centuries, in... Read More
Do you talk with yourself? When we hear people talking... Read More
I thought this was fitting sense I just experienced a... Read More
One of our most active senses is sight. What we... Read More
When you look at your future in terms of your... Read More
Positive Attitude Tips |