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Cultivate a Positive Mind-Set Through Meditation
Paul M. Jerard Jr.
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
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