he absolute core foundation underpinning everything we do at MMP is this notion of ‘mind training’. But it’s difficult because the mind is so esoteric and abstract. To make it simpler let’s use a ‘construction’ metaphor. Imagine mind training differently. Imagine what you’d do before ‘constructing a building’. Foundations are the most important part of any building before ‘above ground’ construction even begins, where ‘excavation’ , ‘clearing debris’and ‘footings’ are laid. That’s why they’re always laid first. This of course is of little surprise.
What is also of little surprise is when it comes to the mind we usually want instant and immediate results. We want to quickly conclude construction, to see a complete and finished building, with all the fittings in place. If not we often get frustrated, we react.
So MMP applies pre-construction techniques. These are methods to excavate, to clear and to quiten the mind. Then and only then you can begin to grow with confidence, being more dependent on the internal conditions rather than the external. Because you’re cultivating and training them. Put simply if you want to construct you’ll want to grow! Of course not physically but psychologically which is where the controls for all mind management reside.
Psychological construction is about ‘growth’ so that’s where the focus ‘has to be’. Yes of course it’s possible to build without ‘foundations’ but the results see a temporary and fragile structure, a building prone to structural failure especially in times of stress. Buildings need strength if not they won’t hold up in adverse conditions. But again you’re not a building, right?
Yet the mind is just like a building, albeit a moving, highly energetic and flexible building. They need to be attended to, to be structurally reinforced, to be reguarly screened for weaknesses and to be ‘put to work’. They need to be able to perform in ‘adverse conditions’, often problem solving under severe stress.
In the post on ‘Mind Management Psychology: ‘Each Day Just Keep Training Your Mind’ we emphasised it can be wise and prudent not to give the mind what it necessarily wants (especially when you believe that you will change as a result). And if you still believe you are ‘your mind’ here are some simple questions to ask yourself.
Do you believe that at all times throughout your life that your mind has served you well? Has it been an ally, a trustworthy, loyal and wise guide advising you to stay calm and relaxed in the face of adversity? Has it given you wise counsel and been a good servant? In the post on ‘WHERE DO YOU REALLY LIVE? A new address with MMP’ we suggested we all live in our bodies. So taking care of the physical body is non-negotiable. Have you followed this advise? If not then before you berate yourself the logical conclusion is you cannot possibly be JUST YOUR MIND!
And you may be able to separate the real ‘you’ from ‘your mind’. Once you get a handle on this you no longer have be a ‘slave’ to it, to always obey and follow it. This can be the beginning of a new fresh choice and even a little freedom. BY NOT ALWAYS GIVING THE MIND WHAT IT WANTS!
YOU’RE NOW POSITIONING YOURSELF TO TRAIN IT! AND IT WILL THEN SERVE YOU MUCH BETTER AS YOU DON’T ALWAYS GIVE IT WHAT IT WANTS!
And yes you will still need to lay some (daily) foundations! Then you’ll really be putting your mind to work!
What is also of little surprise is when it comes to the mind we usually want instant and immediate results. We want to quickly conclude construction, to see a complete and finished building, with all the fittings in place. If not we often get frustrated, we react.
So MMP applies pre-construction techniques. These are methods to excavate, to clear and to quiten the mind. Then and only then you can begin to grow with confidence, being more dependent on the internal conditions rather than the external. Because you’re cultivating and training them. Put simply if you want to construct you’ll want to grow! Of course not physically but psychologically which is where the controls for all mind management reside.
Psychological construction is about ‘growth’ so that’s where the focus ‘has to be’. Yes of course it’s possible to build without ‘foundations’ but the results see a temporary and fragile structure, a building prone to structural failure especially in times of stress. Buildings need strength if not they won’t hold up in adverse conditions. But again you’re not a building, right?
Yet the mind is just like a building, albeit a moving, highly energetic and flexible building. They need to be attended to, to be structurally reinforced, to be reguarly screened for weaknesses and to be ‘put to work’. They need to be able to perform in ‘adverse conditions’, often problem solving under severe stress.
In the post on ‘Mind Management Psychology: ‘Each Day Just Keep Training Your Mind’ we emphasised it can be wise and prudent not to give the mind what it necessarily wants (especially when you believe that you will change as a result). And if you still believe you are ‘your mind’ here are some simple questions to ask yourself.
Do you believe that at all times throughout your life that your mind has served you well? Has it been an ally, a trustworthy, loyal and wise guide advising you to stay calm and relaxed in the face of adversity? Has it given you wise counsel and been a good servant? In the post on ‘WHERE DO YOU REALLY LIVE? A new address with MMP’ we suggested we all live in our bodies. So taking care of the physical body is non-negotiable. Have you followed this advise? If not then before you berate yourself the logical conclusion is you cannot possibly be JUST YOUR MIND!
And you may be able to separate the real ‘you’ from ‘your mind’. Once you get a handle on this you no longer have be a ‘slave’ to it, to always obey and follow it. This can be the beginning of a new fresh choice and even a little freedom. BY NOT ALWAYS GIVING THE MIND WHAT IT WANTS!
YOU’RE NOW POSITIONING YOURSELF TO TRAIN IT! AND IT WILL THEN SERVE YOU MUCH BETTER AS YOU DON’T ALWAYS GIVE IT WHAT IT WANTS!
And yes you will still need to lay some (daily) foundations! Then you’ll really be putting your mind to work!