Mind

Mind:

The mind is a powerful force, behind the creation of all of our
experiences. It can be a powerful tool, or a stealth weapon. Our
minds are constantly at work, and our subconscious mind is able to be
programmed and reprogrammed, often without our direct conscious
knowledge of the process. When we hear the inner critic, we are
witnessing one example of a powerful way the mind can manipulate and
undermine us. This is because the subconscious mind does not
discriminate, it repeats what it is fed, and eventually we begin to
live according to these beliefs. Consciously changing our thought
processes through practices such as affirmations, meditation, and
other tools that quiet the mind and shift our perspective, is
liberating and empowering. We learn to control our lives through a
deep connection with our inner world, rather than letting
circumstances control us.

A good mind should never be left to its own devices. Learning and re-
learning means progress, consciously working with the power of the
mind to create new perspectives enriches life experience, inspires
creativity, and boosts confidence. When we respect and nourish the
mind, our thought processes will nourish the soul.

The mind is its own place, and in itself,
can make heaven of Hell, and a hell of Heaven.
~John Milton

Power

Power is a force that is often misperceived. Our true power lies
within us at our source, and is not dependent on argument, or
subjecting ones will onto another. True power comes from a place of
peace and gentleness. All of us have power beyond measure; it is what
we choose to do with it that determines its value.

True power is non-imposing; it does not make demands, or encourage
fear. True power comes from a peaceful place, deep within the soul.
The truly powerful spend their lives seeking their source,
learning to embrace this spiritual energy of God with humility and respect.
True power is not lively; those in possession of it often don't
realize they are using it. On the other hand, those who
seek power by the wrong methods are often led into chaos. Many times
they drag others around them down with them. When we do
the right thing as opposed to the easiest or most self-serving thing,
we become the living examples of true power, the only genuine power
that exists.

Patience

Patience asks us to take it easy and go with the flow. Often when
we feel we are losing control of a situation, or when there are
hidden fears we have surrounding it, we become impatient, nervous, or
suffer the effects of stress. We find ourselves railing against the
natural flow of life. Sometimes in the midst of apparent
upheaval, it's difficult to realize that everything is going to work
out for the highest good without added struggle.

Patience is a blend of faith, hope, and release. It is a practice, not
always something that comes naturally. It comes from being able to
find a place of peace, deep inside yourself, where hope resides. In
this place you touch that inner knowing where you are unaffected by
external situations.

Impatience is a fear based behaviour pattern and drains a lot of
energy that could be put into constructive action. Remember to be
kind to yourself, and honour the personal power that you have to deal
with your life's circumstances from a place of calm, rather than a
place of chaos.