Our mind is always in the state of thinking. Every event, happening or word has an effect on our mind, which produces thoughts accordingly. Our mind focuses on one subject for a while, then jumps to another subject, then again to another one, restlessly and ceaselessly.
We take the thinking state of our mind for granted, without knowing that we are enslaved by our own thoughts. The nature of our mind is not incessant thinking, but peace and serenity. The nature of our mind is like the clear and sunny sky, and our thoughts are the clouds. The clouds hide and drift through the sky, in one kind or another.
In order to attain inner peace, we need to take control and be the master of our mind. By controling our mind, we’ll be able to cease the incessant flow of thoughts, and decide which thought to think and which one to reject.
Here are some ways of controling our mind that I’m practicing.
- Live in the moment
Concentrate our mind on one subject at a time, easing ourselves from worrying about future or immersing in the past.
- Think positively
It’s a slow process but powerful mindset. Try to frequetly envision ourselves in a desired state or achievement.
- Practice meditation, Taichi or Yoga
Meditation, Taichi or Yoga are proved to train our mind to be focused, concentrated and calm.
Attaining inner peace is not achieved in a short period of time. It needs constant endeavor. It requires our patience and perseverance. Once we are free from worry, fear, anger, and so many other negative emotions, all efforts are worthwhile.
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June 1, 2008 at 12:05 am
Phantomias
Very true what you say there. Mastering our minds and self knowledge is the way forward, and has always been. It’s just that no one chose to sit down and tell us that when we go to school or university. All we learn about is accounting, management tools, and how to memorize large amounts of information.
Can I ask you, how you
a) live in the moment
b) what kind of meditation you do and how to do it? I am highly interested in practicing anything new I come across, and willing to experiment with its impact on me.
thanks
June 1, 2008 at 3:50 pm
cynthiazhai
Thanks for your questions.
For a)live in the moment, I’ll write another post for it.
For b), I’m praticing the meditation that is watchful for the breath. Sometimes I also meditate with soothing music.
July 6, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Jack
Dear Cynthia,
I would like to ask your permission to use the photo displayed on your site “Live with Passion and Peace”. I am starting a website devoted to helping others find joy and happines in there lives through personal growth and understanding. I would like to use this photo in the creation of my Logo. I will be sure to supply a link to my viewers so they may access your site and blog.
Maybe there is a possiblity you can be a correspondent for my site by writting articles pertaining to your area of knowledge.
Thank you
Jack Joyce
July 8, 2008 at 1:33 pm
cynthiazhai
Hi Jack,
It’s my pleasure to have pictures used by you. Feel free to use it and set a link.
I’ll be glad if I can be a correspondent for your site as well.
September 21, 2008 at 11:42 pm
Wong Kok Wah
Hi Cynthia,
are you the Cynthia that I know? The one working in Singapore and a member of Pioneer Toastmasters Club? 🙂
Regards,
KW
May 7, 2010 at 5:26 pm
cynthiazhai
Yes, I am. 🙂
November 11, 2008 at 11:47 am
M.K.Thamaraiselvan (MKTS)
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September 10, 2009 at 9:13 pm
sandrar
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September 15, 2009 at 10:12 am
cynthiazhai
Hi Sandrar, glad you like the blog. I need to post some new ones then, hehe.
September 11, 2009 at 11:43 pm
megan fox
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September 15, 2009 at 10:13 am
cynthiazhai
Hi Megan, thank you for loving this blog! Drop by often for more posts coming up!
October 17, 2009 at 1:28 pm
Mr. Loutfi Issa
Hi
I was surfing the net for subjects similar to the subject on which I built my site. It revolves around positive thinking and Peace of Mind. I was impressed by the photos and came across a comment in which the writer asked your permission to use them in his site. I would also like to use them in my site and I will gladly refer to your blog. I would ask you kindly if you can reciprocate by placing a link to my site on your blog. Keep up the good work and I will visit you often. I have also translated two videos on the subject to my native language – Arabic – and republished them on youtube
you can find them by Google searching under videos with the following titles:
Succeed through Peace of Mind
succeed through Positive affirmations
Cheers
Loutfi Issa
October 22, 2009 at 4:24 pm
cynthiazhai
Hi Mr. Loutfi Issa, you are free to use the resources here with a trackback of my website.
I’ll check if the content on your website suits the theme here and then make a decision.
Until then, continue our peace of mind:)
October 26, 2009 at 7:57 pm
Mr. Loutfi Issa
Thanks for your reply. I will definitely use those beautiful pictures and sure I will refer to your site.
November 11, 2009 at 9:21 am
Loutfi Issa
I agree with you that Controlling one’s mind needs perseverance but the positive results makes it worthwhile. By continuously repeating positive statements about yourself and the world around you, you are instructing your subconscious mind to accept a new image of yourself. Eventually your subconscious mind accepts the new image and you start to behave according to the new image of yourself. Success is almost guaranteed and you have nothing to lose except your frustration.
I would like to thank you once again for permitting me to use the above photo on my site.
http://sites.google.com/site/a1lifeworthliving/Peace_of_Mind
June 11, 2010 at 1:15 am
Lois Betterton
Beautiful site and timeless wisdom! Thank you! Lois
June 15, 2010 at 5:18 pm
cynthiazhai
Thank you, Lois! You are most welcomed to come here often!
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