The Human Mind
The mind becomes confused, corroded when there are no clear
thoughts. One thought over the other keep on attacking the mind. There is a
total chaos going on and we feel lost, frustrated, uncertain. Not knowing what
to do. These type of flooding, overpowering thoughts are disastrous. They
deflect the serenity, the calmness that a human being always aspires for. These
thoughts if not controlled become become destructing, negative thoughts and
actions that can only harm the self and others.
It is but a common
feature of the human mind. Nothing extraordinary of abnormal about it. What is
necessary is the need to control these overpowering thoughts that take charge
of your mind and body, of your actions and reactions, of your behavior and
perception. Human beings’ greatest test
is to control this dominant flow of thoughts.
And how do we do it?
There are
innumerable ways taught in every faith, every
religion, in the different sources of knowledge relating to human mind
and psychology. Meditation,
concentration, recitation of mantras, focusing on light, reading scriptures,
listening to music, solitude, exercise, walking in isolation, etc. etc.
The ways are many but
the aim, the intention is only one. And
that is to curb the flow of dominant
thoughts. It sounds so simple, and believe me it is simple.
Provided we intend it, provided we work towards achieving that goal of serenity
and calmness.
And that we do, everyone does, at one or the other point of time, in this or
other birth, as is destined for the evolution of his soul. This happens in
stages of evolution. When the right time
comes, the mind begins to get its signals. The mind begins to yearn for an
outlet from the overactive, confused state. It begins to search for the ways to
find peace, happiness, freedom. When this happens we need to understand that we need to aspire
for more, search more into the self.
Because material comforts then become of less value and more of a
burden. The feeling of a void, of emptiness amongst a prosperous, abundant
material world is a sign for us to know that we are on the verge of a
transformation, of evolution. The only
requirement the is to know the self. The
questions most interesting then are,
Who am I? What am I ? Where have I come form? Where do I go ? What is the reason of my presence in this world?
These questions become the milestones of your journey
towards peace and eternity.
