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| From toxic thoughts to infinite power | | | Vijay Garg
We ignore at our peril that food has a prodigious impact on our system. Humans do not quite comprehend this vital aspect of our existence. An improper diet first takes a toll on the metabolism and then attacks other organs of the body. Simply put intake of toxic foods generates repugnant thoughts and results in a weak mind and body.
Wellness of body and mind lies in consumption of superfoods. They consist of seasonal fruits and salads which get digested within 30 to 45 minutes. A normal vegetarian diet which is not too spicy or sweet is absorbed by the system in about 6 to 7 hours. Non-vegetarian fare normally takes around 72 hours to assimilate. During this period toxins accumulate and this affects the mind and body. Liquids should certainly not include aerated drinks, and drinks laced with drugs or alcohol.
These psychedelic substances blur the thought process apart from wreaking havoc on the mind and body. The human mind is an enigma and a reservoir of potential. But the moot question is as to how do we tap this potential? The mind is constantly on the move. It is hyperactive. It needs a relaxation room, wherein an individual can dump the garbage, declutter it and achieve something useful for the self and the society. The mind is the faculty of consciousness and thoughts. It is an individual’s intellect or memory or his attention span or will. To be happy in life and calm the obdurate and recalcitrant mind, human beings should be aware of certain intrinsic laws of nature. These are the Law of Attraction and the Law of Acceptance.
The Law of Attraction simply states that if a person is joyful, the individual would attract such people and thoughts into his or her life.
This leads us to various types of personalities. Personality is derived from the Latin word “persona.” The mask used by actors in Roman theatre for changing their makeup. Personality refers to our characteristic ways of responding to individuals and situations. Noted Psychologists, Paula Costa and Robert McCrae have developed a five-factor model to elaborate on various psychological traits of human personality.
a) Open to experience-Those who score high on this factor are imaginative, curious, and open to new ideas.
b) Extraversion-People who are socially active, assertive, outgoing, and fun-loving as compared to those who are shy and introverted.
c) Agreeableness-Essentially cooperative, caring, and friendly people. Those opposite to this trait are hostile and self-centred.
d) Neuroticism-These are emotionally unstable people, irritable and hypersensitive. Those opposite to this trait are centred and well-adjusted.
e) Conscientiousness-Those who score high on this attribute are dependable, responsible, hardworking and achievement-oriented. Those on the opposite scale are impulsive.
So, in which quadrant would you place your mind and personality?
Managing time well also has a significant impact on the human mind. Some tools for effective time management —
a) The POSEC METHOD-This is to prioritise by organising, streamlining, economising, and then effectively contributing.
b) Do a SWOT analysis and become a winner.
c) Learn to work in groups and develop the art of delegation.
d) Attempt all hard tasks first.
e) Build flexibility in your schedules or else you will suffer from psychosomatic disorders.
f) Develop hobbies, read books on c reativity and self-help books.
g) Every morning and night while being grateful make an inventory of do’s, don’ts and must-do’s.
h) Learn to say NO. Also, learn to say YES. An oxymoron kind of situation. However, a ‘Yes’ mind makes an individual take up responsibility. Taking up responsibility only can empower a person.
i) Live life king-size and learn to celebrate.
For that, we can do the following:
Go for long walks, talk out our problems, hug a person (perhaps someone whom you do not like), write down all our botherations, be in sync with our breath and movement, pursue a passion, be a daredevil, get out of our comfort zone, exercise vigorously, have cold water baths to conquer passion and carnal instincts. Despite practising all techniques, we may not be able to find our place in the sun. So, what does one do? Just surrender to the immense power within ourselves and learn to accept. Realise that “Aham Brahmasmi — I am the infinite reality”, as written in Brihadaranyaka Upanishad. Our mind has that immense power. It needs to be harnessed and realised. There are several ways to channelise this energy. There may be some who may practice meditation, breathing techniques and observe silence to quieten minds. There may be others who remain focused by playing a game of tennis and sweating it out or pursue other passions. The aim is to live in the present and remain happy. Feel blessed, feel grateful and feel the abundance. Let your mind not be judgemental and complain and cling on to negativities.
Vijay Garg Retired Principal Educational columnist Eminent Educationist street kour Chand MHR Malout Punjab. |
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