You have the ability to create your own mind-set. Whether your attitude
is positive or negative, is up to you. The ability to change your
environment, circle of friends, and attitude, is within your control.
Just like a computer absorbs raw data, so does your mind. Within your
mind a culture, within itself, has grown. Many people feel like they
have no control of their own mind, because this culture has become
negative. The negativity is a result of past experiences, being in a
negative environment, or being under the influence of unconstructive
ideas.
Similar to a computer virus, you have to identify it quickly, to avoid
letting it spread within your mind. You can also pass this virus of
negative thinking to people around you. As a result you are spreading
negative energy around, like “weeds in a field.”
Much like a farmer, you cultivate too. The energy in your mind is the
crop, and it is up to you, whether it is weeds or wheat. If you have a
farm and let a field take care of itself; you will be lucky to have any
kind of a crop, from it.
This is the same with the energy within your mind.
You have to option to pick quality seeds: Information, in the form of
books, eBooks, DVD’s, CD’s, lectures, courses, workshops, and seminars.
This is learning, for the sake of self-improvement, and it results in a
positive mind-set.
However, your work is not finished, because you must still reinforce
the lessons, and keep everything in a focused order. This might be
compared to fertilizing, watering, and “weeding the mind.” You have to
work at it continually or the weeds will grow back. This, my friend, is
meditation, and one of the reasons why we meditate, in the first place.
Meditation is controlled focus on an object, thought, or task without judgment.
This process makes it possible to look at all situations objectively.
You can find solutions, turn negative situations into positive learning
experiences, and create your own positive mindset. As a result of this
you will make new friends, reach goals, handle problems easily, and
develop an indomitable spirit.
Remember the last time you made an accomplishment. That feeling, and
that ability, are within all of us. It is a formula for success, but
you have to take action. Action is something that the vast majority of
people will never take.
Learn to separate yourself from “the pack,” through education, meditation, and action.
Paul Jerard, is a co-owner and the director of Yoga teacher training
at: Aura Wellness Center, in North Providence, RI. He has been a
certified Master Yoga teacher since 1995. He is a master instructor of
martial arts, with multiple Black Belts, four martial arts teaching
credentials, and was recently inducted into the USA Martial Arts Hall
of Fame. He teaches Yoga, martial arts, and fitness to children,
adults, and seniors in the greater Providence area. Recently he wrote:
Is Running a Yoga Business Right for You? For Yoga students, who may be
considering a new career as a Yoga teacher. www.yoga-teacher-training.org/index.html
