Better Thinking

Better Thinking & Better Living" : 

Better Thinking & Better Living"

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The empires of the future are the empires of the mind.Winston Churchill

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Our thoughts can make or break our life. Use it well, and we will prosper. Use it badly, and we will suffer. Investing on your mind is perhaps the best investment you can make.

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Beware of your thoughts Our best friends and our worst enemies are our thoughts. A thought can do us more good than a doctor or a banker or a faithful friend. It can also do us more harm than a brick. Frank Crane

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Our mind is a double-edged sword. If we fill it with positive thoughts, it will lead us to a productive and fruitful life. But, if we fill it with negative thoughts, it will lead us to a defeated, inferior life. So watch your thoughts and be careful not to let negative thoughts occupy your mind.

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Go beyond mere reading Readers are plentiful; thinkers are rare.Harriet Martineau

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It’s easy to read, but it’s not easy to think about what we read and act upon it. That’s why very few people experience what the books’ authors write. If we want to be productive, we should go beyond just being readers to being thinkers and doers.

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3. Think more Few people think more than two or three times a year; I have made an international reputation for myself by thinking once or twice a week.George Bernard Shaw

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Most people do not make conscious effort to think more, but those who do will reap the fruit. While many people spend a lot of time for other aspects of their lives such as their occupation and hobbies, only a few people consciously spend time for thinking.

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4. Think at higher level We can’t solve problems by using the same kind of thinking we used when we created them.Albert Einstein

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We should improve our thinking ability so that we can think at a higher level. Only by thinking at higher level can we solve the problems we face. Again, doing so takes effort and one way to do so is mind exercise.

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5. Be curious I have no special talent. I am only passionately curiousAlbert Einstein

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Curiosity is an essential ingredient of great thinking. It gives you a strong desire to know more than most people and makes the journey fun.

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6. Be persistent I think and think for months and years. Ninety-nine times, the conclusion is false. The hundredth time I am right.Albert Einstein

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Thinking requires perseverance. More often than not, we can’t get the desired results as soon as we want it. The road to discovery is long, and only with persistence can we hope to reach the destination.

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7. State problems the right way The greatest challenge to any thinker is stating the problem in a way that will allow a solution.Bertrand Russell

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Many people recognize great thinkers through their ability to solve problems, but great thinkers are first of all good at formulating problems. It is their ability to formulate problems that allows them to find elegant solutions.

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Here is an example from the book Patterns of Problem Solving: Hammurabi in Babylon changed the course of history by asking the right question when dealing with the problem of water. Instead of asking how to get the people to the water, he asked how to get the water to the people. This led to canals. The rest is history.

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9. Use intuition The intellect has little to do on the road to discovery. There comes a leap in consciousness, call it intuition or what you will, and the solution comes to you and you don’t know how or why.Albert Einstein

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10. Dare to be different It is not worth an intelligent man’s time to be in the majority. By definition, there are already enough people to do that.G.H. Hardy

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Great thinkers dare to be different and therefore they think differently. Rather than just following what other people do, they move beyond it and go up to a whole new level. Look at your situation and ask yourself: what is the conventional wisdom for your situation? Then don’t do it, move beyond it instead. This is easier said than done, but that’s what the great thinkers do.

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Easy Meditation Techniques for Relaxation and a Better Life Meditation is a natural healing process, a way to restore peace and balance in a busy life through breathing techniques, mindfulness and guided imagery.

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Daily meditation ensures relaxation and increases awareness for a better life. It helps develop inner strength and calms the chattering mind. Best of all, it’s a holistic process offering natural healing for body, mind and soul.

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First empty the mind by writing down any problems, to be solved later, then let go and sit comfortably. The lotus position is ideal but only if it’s easy to achieve. Avoid lying down and if sleep still creeps in, try holding an object likely to make a noise when it falls.

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Whether it’s Samatha, mindfulness or guided imagery, Buddhist and other meditation techniques are based on posture, breath and focus. Achieving a deeper state is simply a matter of practice.

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Samatha, Buddhist Meditation and Breathing Techniques Also known as concentration meditation, Samatha is a form of Buddhist meditation focusing on the breath. Consciously relax the body from head to toe, take three deep breaths then return to normal but notice every air movement, in and out. Count the breaths on exhaling, up to ten, then start again, to prevent drifting into daydream.

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Vipassana, Mindfulness Meditation for a Better Life Vipassana, or mindfulness, is an ancient Indian tradition, rediscovered by Buddha some 2,500 years ago. It’s also called Insight Meditation or the Art of Living and is often considered the next step after Samatha. When the mind has learned to be calm, Vipassana can lead to greater understanding and true happiness.

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Vipassana is based on observing physical sensations and feelings in the present moment. It’s being aware of one’s world in and out. Smell the flowers, eat consciously, notice how the body moves, slow down as in yoga or taichi, mentally scan the body and watch what’s going on but don’t dwell on it. The aim is to spot unhealthy states of mind when they arise and dispel them.

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Guided Imagery for Meditation Relaxation Guided imagery or visualization uses the boundless power of one’s imagination to ease physical or mental pain. Experts claim that 10,000 images and thoughts pass through the mind on a daily basis, some of them at least negative and harmful. Filling the mind once or twice a day with uplifting imagery can bring all-around benefits for practitioners.

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Just imagine a beautiful place, enjoy it through all the senses and make it a quiet retreat where comfort and peace are waiting, as soon as eyes are closed. It's said that positive imagery releases natural tranquilizers and works well as a stress-management tool. The message can be reinforced with positive affirmations and relaxation techniques..

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Meditation carries wonderful stress relief and health benefits, but some people who want to try meditation are scared off by the time commitment that regular meditation requires. Surprisingly, even 5 minutes of meditation carries some benefits, so learning quick meditation strategies is well worth it! Learn 5-minute meditation tips now.

Yoga for Better Living : 

Yoga for Better Living In the path and practice of Yoga, relaxation is understood to be a conscious activity where one slows down the metabolism in order to let go of mental and physical tension. Many of the leisure activities mentioned above do not help us let go of mental and physical tension. Instead, they may actually be producing more, especially if we overindulge in drugs, drink or sex.

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Yoga understands that tension in the body and mind can bring about emotional, behavioral and physical disorders which keep us from realizing our full potential in life and enjoying all that life has to offer.

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Even if we are not aware of experiencing any physical disorders, we may be engaging in emotional states(anxiety, worry, etc.) or behavior (drinking, smoking, substance abuse) which may have short- and long-term negative health effects. Yoga understands that being consciously still each day for a set period of time is the best way to become more relaxed and develop and improve our concentration and energy.

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The benefits of regular Yoga relaxation practice are numerous. They include: Better overall physical and mental health. Relieves and delays the onset of fatigue and and makes up for lost sleep.

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Helps us access and cultivate the skillful and healthy elements of the unconscious mind. This brings about a spiritual unfoldment and leads to better mind-body integration and harmony and effortless living.

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Helps us minimize and alleviate illusions, fatigue, confusion, inessential burdens and develops a living that is more skillful which allows us to let go of disturbing thoughts and feelings. It helps us deal with the life stresses we experience and brings about greater freedom from negative conditioning and repressed memories.

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Prepares the mind, body and breath for sitting concentration/meditation practice.Practice Yoga relaxation techniques at least one time a day. Suggested times are: Before or after lunch or upon returning from work and before dinner. Before going to sleep at night After experiencing any situation which creates fatiguing or stressful feelings

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Relaxation Technique # 1 1. Lay on your back on a firm flat surface. Have a blanket or mat beneath you. Pillows, towels or blankets may be used to support those areas of the body that experience discomfort, tension or pain. 2. The feet are 18 to 24 inches apart, and the hands are equal distance from the hips, about 6 to 12 inches.3. The palms are facing up and the fingers are slightly curled. The head is line with the spine, not twisting or bending in any direction. The eyes and mouth are closed. 4. Stay in the posture for 10 to 20 minutes, concentrating on equalized inhalation and exhalation through the nose only. Follow the breath, not the wanderings of the mind.5. When coming out of the posture, slowly turn and lay on your left side, with the legs slightly bent, the right arm resting along the right side of the body and the left arm supporting the head. Lay like this for 2 minutes or more before slowly opening your eyes and getting up slowly. Use your left arm and elbow, and right hand to support yourself as you slowly get up.

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Relaxation Technique #2 1. Lie down on the stomach. Have the chest and abdomen in contact with the ground. Have the legs about 18 to 24 inches apart.2. Have the left hand on the floor palm down, resting the right hand palm down on top of it. Then turn the head either left or right and lay the cheek on the back of the right hand.3. Close your eyes and mouth and breathe equally through the nose only.4. Lay like this from five to 20 minutes.

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Relaxation Technique #3 1. Lay against a wall.2. Have the legs open 18 to 24 inches, hands resting in the tops of the thighs, palms facing the ceiling with the fingers slightly curled.3. Listen passively to sounds in the distance and Lay in the posture for 10 to 15 minutes.

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Relaxation Technique #4 1. Sit in a chair and have the feet about shoulder width apart and rest the hands on the tops of the thigh, palms down.2. Close your eyes and listen passively to sounds in the distance for five minutes or more.

Better Thinking leads to Better Living : 

Better Thinking leads to Better Living Meditation helps in Better Thinking and Yoga helps in better living. So be positive always and follow yoga and meditation for better living and better thinking.

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You Must Always Think About Things In A Positive LightTo think about things in a super positive, constructive and optimistic light means you will create positive, constructive and optimistic circumstances in your experience. What happens in your life is determined by the thoughts you think. These thoughts are powerful tools which create a reality from them.

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By thinking through things positively, you put yourself in the situation to form it as a habit. So move as much as possible to see things in a positive light as much as possible.The other power of thinking positively is that it allows your mind to increase in its strength even more. By thinking positively, you create new neuronal pathways which forge new habits. These pathways allow your mind to create the best mindsets, better thinking patterns and success. All of your success will become easy when you take the steps to focus on the positive aspects for it.

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Focus Your Mind As Much As PossibleFocus to many may seem like a mindset, but it is in fact a system of correct thinking. When you are in a position of focus, you are thinking in a way which allows the thoughts to bind together in a constructive manner. As the thoughts bind together, they increase in their mental power. The thoughts become stronger and more intense, eventually allowing a physical outcome to be created as a result.

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Expand Your Knowledge As Much As PossibleIn your area of expertise, it is absolutely essential to expand your knowledge as much as possible. When you expand your knowledge, you create new neuronal connections and thinking in the brain. This enhanced neuronal network is what is required to make the right decisions when you need to. By making the right decisions, you are in the position to move quicker and faster to your goals. Knowledge most certainly is power, and you can never get enough of it. There is always a better or improved way of doing or thinking something. There is always something more to learn or an area you could improve in. Your constant and overwhelming thirst for knowledge should never stop. You should always be increasing and continuing to increase your  knowledge every single day. That leads to mental growth, new neurons, a healthy mind, and correct thinking.

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Develop Better Thinking to Turn Problems Caused by Irresistible Forces Into Profitable Opportunities.

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Thinking leads man to knowledge.He may see and hear,and read and learn whenever he pleases and as much as he pleases ,he will never know anything of it,except that which he has thought over,that which by thinking he has made the property of his own mind.

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SO LIVE BETTER AND THINK BETTER are related to each other and vice versa. ENJOY LIFE BY THINKING BETTER AND LIVING BETTER.