As a man, or woman, 'thinkest' so
they will be is a fact of life and something that most people know about. Today
we are going to delve into the topic with a bit more depth.
Many thanks to the popular mind authors
of the past, including but not limited to; James Allen, Napoleon Hill, Dale
Carnegie, Maxwell Maltz, Ron Hubbard, and many others whose ideas have been
expressed many times in many ways by many authors - regardless of if these
older authors were ever mentioned or not or how these folks are perceived
personally.
The important contributions of
modern psychologists, neuroscientists, and cognitive experts, are best
understood when considered to be part of a synergistic, integrated whole -
where ideas are considered from many places regardless of perceived status or
scientific prestige.
Where do thought come from:
Regardless of whether thoughts
are created within or outside of the brain - hmmm - they are there to help
humans avoid danger and pursue survival. Anyone who has ingested a large amount
of liquid before taking a trip, or hasn't eaten beforehand, would easily see
where this is going - and how unconscious drives may readily become tangible
thoughts very rapidly.
I once had a grad school
professor who was intrigued with the complexity of why humans don't generally
use fire hydrants like dogs when they have too ! Has to do with survival in a different way.
Of course, thoughts are also
inspired by:
·
Those we live with or near
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Co workers and those whom we work for
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Movies, TV, Newspapers, Magazines and other
media
Gut feelings versus thoughts:
Very few people can control their
thoughts and the benefit of doing so may at most be limited. A common theme in
the field of positive thinking is to pay
attention to emotions and gut feelings. Easier said than done. This art of
emotional awareness can help us to use the vast resources of the unconscious
mind to help us pay attention to different things in our inner and/or outer
worlds.
Mindfulness has its limits:
Being mindful of our breathing,
or even walking patterns, may be very helpful to help us to switch gears to parasympathetic, or relaxation part of
our autonomic nervous system.
However, those of your who have
tried high diving, gymnastics, or even handstands, will note that the best
strategy may be is to 'just do it' without over thinking or paying attention.
The confidence built by acting this
way will often change thoughts of fear
to those of success.
Accentuate the positive:
By building on successes, including successfully taking action as well
as successful relaxation, like will often attract more of itself. By paying attention to the gut feeling
associated with these positive experiences, we can help change thoughts into
more positive directions, more positive actions and therefore more positive circumstances.
Balancing the brain and nervous
system:
The phrase 'as below so above' aptly describes to the
relationship between the brain and mind. When the brain and nervous system are
well nourished, well rested, and programmed for success the mind will follow
suit and vice versa. Healthy thoughts are connected to healthy brains.
Balance is key and subtle biochemical and physiological
relationships are important to the success of the brain. For example, while it
is well known that Iodine is necessary for thyroid health, very few people know
that zinc is also a key ingredient
for that very special gland - which is super important for brain health as
well.
Magnesium has
often been called the 'nutrient which can change one's life' , including
providing relaxation and peace for an overstress nervous system. Some of you
also know that magnesium works along
with Vitamins C and B6 - and that all of the B complex vitamins must remain in balance or the nervous system
will not be!
Most important, as summer vacations are in full swing:
please keep your brain and nervous system healthy
on the road. Get plenty of rest and eat properly before driving, keep a
safe distance between other cars, pass properly, and use your brain to pay
attention while on the road!
Think and grow well!
Note: This is a reprint of my material
