Entries in the ‘The Mind’ Category:

Getting to know the dark side

Did you ever feel like you wanted to do something completely different to what you actually ended up doing? With all the right intentions and the will in the world, you could not stop the actions you took and were helpless to observe yourself destroy the things you treasure? Welcome to the dark side. There [...]

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Break free of the labels

A man is known by the company he keeps they say. It sounds really simple but then perhaps it is. There is a simple law of attraction in play here. photo credit: Haags Uitburo Identifying with collectives We are attracted to and surround ourselves with people who reflect our views, mood or some other part [...]

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How sunglasses can change your life

Your mind can completely change your experience of any situation. The difference between a person who is paranoid and some who is not draws a parallel between someone who is wearing sunglasses and someone who it not. Have you ever been wonder struck by a simple invention like the sun glasses. It is fascinating that [...]

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Have you ever been happy

Pursuit of happiness is rated as THE most important part of life. The only difference – the definition of happiness! Ask a hungry person their vision of happiness and they will tell you it is food. Ask a man standing out in the rain in a cold wintery night and his happiness is warmth and [...]

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How to overcome addiction

Overcoming addictions requires some simple steps. I am not a psychologist and I have no medical degree but I have a wealth of experience in overcoming my own addictions – big and small! What is addiction Addiction is a repetitive behaviour marked by physical or psychological dependency. It is a part of human behaviour and [...]

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Mind over matter – the path to success

Anything is possible – provided you put your mind to it! Speak to anyone who works in a hospital and they will tell you all about mind over matter. The patient’s will to heal is far more important than any medicine that a doctor can prescribe. Speak to anyone successful in any field and they [...]

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Different kinds of thoughts

Six different kinds of thoughts tend to preoccupy us. It is not till we understand these different kinds of thoughts that we can begin to conquer them and work on stilling the mind. photo credit: Eneas The mind is a fascinating thing. It only sleeps when you do and it’s job is to give your [...]

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Meditation – The Beginners Guide

Meditation is the process by which the practitioner learns to still the mind. Did you read that right – STILL THE MIND! I would call it one of the most challenging tasks you will undertake. Making pigs fly might seem like a walk in the park compared to this. photo credit: Mara ~earth light~ Introduction [...]

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Importance of setting a Goal

Would you go on a 250 mile journey without knowing where you were headed? Why then is it acceptable to go through life without a plan? You need a plan! And here are top reasons why you do. Reason 1 – It gives you direction and purpose. Ever watch a football game? The whole game [...]

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Kundalini Yoga – the beginners guide

Prologue You will get out of Kundalini what you put into it What is Kundalini Yoga One of the most powerful forms of yoga to put you in touch with your higher consciousness is Kundalini Yoga. Yoga is derived from the Sanskrit word “jugit”. It means to join. In this instance it means the union [...]

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