I know of no
safe depository of the ultimate powers of the society but the people
themselves; and if we think them not enlightened enough to exercise
their control with a wholesome discretion, the remedy is not to take it from
them but to inform their discretion. – Thomas
Jefferson
Society is
comprised of people like you and me. We
are working units of mind, body, and spirit.
Together, the 3 way connection decides and carries out our daily
functions. As a result, a collective reality
is created and shared through the process.
The
universe is constantly changing and everything in the universe affects everything
else. People are not separate, but
working components of a great whole. The
unit is as good as the communion of its individual. Every person holds importance in the impact of
the unit.
ONE BAND,
ONE SOUND; Can you imagine a society where each individual operates at optimum
positive human capacity? Imagining this
may be slightly a challenge because it appears to be impossible. Have you ever heard the saying, “To change my
attitude you must first change yours?”
Every
capable adult is ultimately responsible for him or herself. We have all that is needed to optimize our
vital components. A minimal amount of time
and attention given to the three primary areas of our lives can significantly
make a difference in any individual. Individual
change affects the great whole, whether positive or negative. Positive changes in an individual person will
positively alter the functioning of the unit.
Are you operating at your best?
MIND-BODY-SPIRIT
CONNECTION
There is a three way connection between mind,
body, and spirit. Together they design
the moments of our lives. The
subconscious mind works behind the scene manifesting planted thought and belief
seeds, while the conscious mind interprets and responds to experiences. Having a fit mind is just as important as
having a healthy body and a nurtured spirit.
How is your mind?
Is it clear or full? Does it
think well under pressure? Is it
adaptive to change? Are you able to
remember things and prioritize according to immediate importance? Can you create positive realities for
yourself and those around you? These are
all things the human mind is capable of.
Emotional sludge can slow mental functions. Excessive experiences of fight or flight activation not only leads to a buildup of defensive
energy that can damage an immune system, it also causes past emotional
reactions to circumstances and situations to remain active and to unconsciously
create similar present situations. When
this happens, the mind is unable to operate according to design because of fear
and/or anxiety.
Consider the person in the scenario below.
A 45 year old woman name Mildred and her husband of
25 years recently divorced. The only
thing she feels she has to be thankful for is the fact that their two sons are
now both grown and married with children.
She once loved this man. Now she
hates his guts!
Mildred is angry because of the way she feels after
catching her ex-husband indecently exposed with their next door neighbor. She knew the marriage wouldn’t last the day
they were married after he accidently called her the wrong name. Now she feels stupid for continuing with the
ceremony and giving him her all during her twilight years.
Mildred’s ex-husband and father are just a
like. Both talked to her like she was
worthless. As a matter of fact, she is worthless according to her own beliefs.
If she had any value, her husband would not have
cheated on her and her father would have loved her. She failed at pleasing either. These are the thoughts that are circulating
in Mildred’s heart and mind.
After sitting within the four walls of her studio
apartment angrily reminiscing about the life she once lived in a 5 bedroom home
where she and her ex-husband raised their children, Mildred takes her purse
from the kitchen bar and keys from the wall mounted key-holder and heads to the
local bar. Maybe she’ll find another man
who will love her better than her father and ex-husband. She wipes away tears, puts on her game face,
and accepts her reality. True love here
she comes.
Would you say Mildred’s mind is working at positive
optimum functioning? Why or why
not? Based on the information given in
the scenario, do you believe she will find what she is looking for?
I’m sure, if we are honest with ourselves, you and I
both have had moments in our lives where our minds functioned poorly. Emotional sludge is only one reason for a
sluggish mind. It is the one I will
focus on in this article.
There is an awesome cleanser that can clean
bothersome sludge and restore mental faculties.
Love is an emotional sludge cleanser. It is capable of breaking down stubborn
perceptions and beliefs that keeps the mind full and disabled. It will uncover truth hidden beneath dirty
lies and expose why negativity is unnecessary.
The undefeated stain removing power of love will
clean any area of human existence that it is applied to; mind, body, and spirit. Cleansing emotions with love will have mental
wheels turning with ingenious power. In
this state of mind, new possibilities are opened.
The
human mind works best when exercised and enlightened. There are more ways than I can list to
achieve this. Working puzzles, math
problems, and playing mental engaging games can stimulate and strengthen mental
processing. Reading books, magazines,
and articles via internet or hardcopy are excellent ways to introduce your mind
to enlightening information. An
enlightened mind is one that is empowered.
Peace is
essential for mental clarity. Meditation,
martial arts, relaxation music, and being creative are ways to harness peace of
mind. Incorporate an activity into your
life that facilitates mental clarity. To
create a clean clear mind is to possess a happy one!
With
a clear fully charged mind you have the ability to attend to the body and
spirit. If you are like most Americans,
you consider your body at least once a day for one reason or another. Obesity awareness has some people obsessed
with their body thinking they are too fat, while ones overlooked in the hype
believe they are too skinny. My sister,
who is 5’ 8”, believes she is too tall while my 14 year old daughter, who is
4’, complains about being too short.
My advice for establishing and maintaining
a healthy body: Eat
appropriate portions of good wholesome foods, take quality vitamins and
supplements, and drink plenty of water. This is the best diet for any body type. Of course speak to your personal physician
before beginning new regimes.
I also
suggest walking often, even if only several short distances in a day. Your cardiovascular system will thank you
with positive functioning. Be sure to
wear supportive shoes that will protect your ankles and knees. Define targeted muscle groups with short
vigorous workouts. Most importantly, deliberately
imagine yourself displaying your ideal body type, often. Act in faith and complete belief that you are
able to achieve your desire.
We
have talked about mental and body functioning in the 3 part
connection. For some reason, in this
society, the area of spirit is a delicate subject for many. Having a healthy spirit is important to
overall human wellbeing, so I find it important to discuss in this article. Spiritual connections affect all other areas
of individual existence. A well spirit
presents wellness.
You were created with love from
love with the purpose to love. It goes
without saying, love is essential to have a light happy spirit. Open your heart and mind during daily
interactions with other people. Start to
recognize the presence of love when presented; even during a friendly encounter
at the grocery store. Awareness of love strengthens
ability to express love. Love allows you
to be in the presence of the creator.
This is where spirit feels most free.
When
your mind is clear, body feels good, and spirit is happy you are at your
absolute best. Other things may not be
as you want them to be, but you are in a position to create with
precision. Your desires are a deliberate
thought away. Take care of your whole
self; mind, body, and spirit to set in motion
positive change that will naturally elevate you to unseen heights. Your energy vibrations will echo into the
universe and reflect back self. It is my
hope that you reflect positivity.
My
next article will go in depths on the conscious and unconscious mind. I will share information on how to plant and
cultivate seeds of financial success in your life. Until then, take care. I wish you a clear mind, a healthy body, and
a loving spirit.
Sincerely,
DeMeitta Wesley
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