Sep
11
The healthy state of a child’s mind begins at home. Early years are very important both for the development of emotional life as well as thought patterns and intellect. All development is easier if there is a foundation of robust physical health.
When infants display signs of irregular or erratic behavior, stress reactions and nervous problems that are indicative of some imbalance in the psyche it can cause parents great concern as to the means of correction. Sometimes the causes are not known or whether the problems are the result of physiological chemistry or deeper neurological or psychological factors.
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Tags: avoid psychiatry, child care, diet, health of mind and body, no drugs for children, psychological aid, quality sleep
May
31
“Growing up” is a common term referring to the process towards maturity. It relation to human beings it implies ‘upwardness’ – not only uprightness of body but also of mind and character. It is regarded as a process that occurs gradually over a number of years, by which time our individuality is determined and we have gained a degree of self confidence born of self knowledge and self determination.
One would anticipate that physical maturity would be accompanied by emotional and mental maturity. But psychological maturity is a complex issue, and is not guaranteed along with physical growth. We would however, expect an increasing desire for emotional expression and some evidence of intellectual growth which is apt to show in our attitudes and opinions being gradually replaced by certain knowledge and independent, creative thought. It should be apparent that if our growth of mind tends upward towards the noblest of our ideas and ideals, new thoughts of our own will be generated.
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Tags: heroes, ideal character, maturity, Meditation, Mental Fitness, personality
May
30
When it comes to our self image we are pretty much dependent upon our own sense of self value and self respect. Others can help us in building up a personality but can equally destroy the image we would like to hold as a genuine reflection of our true nature. It is with faithful friends that we feel secure, aware that they have some understanding of this picture of ourselves that we cherish. Those who do not perceive the goodness or reality of our inner nature tend to make us defensive and uncertain.
What we have each to do is to hold a plan of our ideal – the personality we wish to use to express ourselves – and programme ourselves to relate to this, regardless of circumstances or outer relationships. The old wisdom “Be true to yourself”… applies here.
We have to make this important plan, just as we would have to do if we were acting out a role in a theatre drama. It will involve spending a quiet time gathering your thoughts to focus upon the most important components you wish to build into your self image.
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Tags: anger, anxiety, character, confidence, good qualities, Meditation, Mental Fitness, personality, self image, Stress, talents, The Brain
May
29
We cannot experience something for nothing, even though we may feel we deserve it. We are required to work and work of any kind is always rewarded. Our attitude to work has a great influence upon outcome. The poet Kahil Gibran reminds us that “Work is love made visible….” and we would all rather work creatively at something we love to do.
If we see that a constant work throughout our lives is to care for and be responsible for personal health, we must include mental health and fitness also. It would be wise to apply a positive attitude to this long term work project to care for our whole psyche, body, emotions and thoughts.
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Tags: disciplione, Meditation, Mental Fitness, mental health, programme the mind, work
May
24
In our goal to understand and control our minds there are certain principles that are evident in the yogic system known as Raja Yoga, or Royal Yoga.
The control of the mind is very difficult, both in the external expression of its talents and skills as well as in the restful states when thoughts are stilled. We must be patient and we must not be ambitious. Some people think that mental development is the aquisition of more and more knowledge, thought power, and personal intellectual status. But this could be seen as an ever receding goal as all knowledge can never be the lot of one human mind.
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Tags: Meditation, Mental Fitness, purity of mind, Raja Yoga, transmission of light, truth
May
23
In beginning to train our minds we accept some basic needs –to increase our ability at visualisation – to be able to slow down our mental activity – to achieve concentration – and to harness our imagination.
To some extent we must achieve some control of these faculties before employing them to our full advantage in creative thinking. Some of us are better at one or the other and some have a near genius ability where we seem weak. In working to balance them we embark upon an interesting journey in self awareness.
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Tags: imagination, Meditation, mind exercises, moods, relaxation, thought, well being, Yoga
May
21
If we choose to nourish our minds with positive or constructive thoughts, we will always find an interest in the wise sayings and quotes of others. Because we are all so different in character and at are at present in circumstances that reflect different stages of our development, we will find a natural and individual response to the words of one or another. Discover which appeal to you, for instance, in the following…..
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Tags: healing, Meditation, moods, psychological well being, relaxation, thoughts
May
12
Health generally shows in an attractive vital and friendly personality expressing optimism, spontaneity and a keen interest in life.
Physical Health is apparent when we are free of disease and unrestricted in movement.
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Tags: anger character, anxiety, Meditation, Mental Fitness, mental health, personality, relaxation, Stress
May
8
In our modern and comparatively recent science of psychology, the mind receives full focus of investigation. Inevitably the emotions, the brain and the actions or behavioural patterns are also involved as we search for understanding of the human psyche. However, there remains a missing ingredient that is required to make sense and to co-ordinate all that we learn as we study the relevant mechanisms and processes…it is the location of the directing centre of intelligence that utilizes the mechanisms, that is the individual human soul.
Our science studies in detail with ever increasing fascination, the locations of the organ of the brain and how communication is effected between brain and the body, brain and our emotions, and the brain that processes thought. A great deal of information has been gleaned.
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Tags: anger, health, Meditation, Mental Fitness, personality, psychology, relaxation, Stress, The Brain
Apr
28
Music is now well confirmed as an aid to learning. It allows greater absorption of information to be retained by the memory when studying and is a vital need for most students and scholars.
In spite of this information, many students surround themselves with the vibrations of rock music and drumbeats that function in a contrary way and are effectively acting as destructive agents, harming both brain and the thought processes.
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Tags: Depression, healing, Meditation, moods, music, psychological well being, relaxation
