When the rest of the world was still in dark ages, the
focus of the sub continent began to shift from conquering the world to gaining
control over the mind. A person comprises of both the body and mind. Most
people experience themselves as a “body”. Feed the body, clothe the body, and
give the body stuff-money, power, possession, physical stimulation and
satisfaction. However the “mind” is more relevant. The mind is the greatest
creative tool you ever had. Reading, writing, teaching, learning new things is
a way to honour the mind. Most of us do not use even one-tenth the capacity of
our mind. We can change our perspective of life itself if we utilize the
wonders and powers of our mind.
Our thoughts are an essential part of our mind. All
our actions are preceded by our thoughts. It is said that we have 12,000 to
60,000 thoughts per day. 98% of them are exactly the same as yesterday’s
thoughts and unfortunately 80% of them are negative.
Thoughts are formed just like habits-with constant
practice. Psychologists say that it takes 21 days of constant practice to form
a habit; similarly it is possible to create new thought processes- turn
negative thoughts to positive ones. The scripture says “whatever is noble,
whatever is right, whatever is pure whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-
if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things. Phil 4:8.what
you allow into your mind will determine your reality and ultimately your
legacy.
Our minds are powerful and our thoughts shape who we
are and will become. Dr. Caroline Leaf says this in her book “Switch on your
Brain”, “as we think, we change the physical nature of our brain. As we
consciously direct our thinking, we can wire out toxic pattern of thinking and
replace them with healthy thoughts.Changing the way you think changes how you act in the
world. Do not copy the behavior and
customs of the world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing
the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, who is good
and pleasing and perfect. Mrs. Anis Sunil Jacob
Headmistress
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