ELEVATING YOUR THINKING

“The monsters of the mind are far worse than those that actually exist. Fear, doubt, and hate have hamstrung more people than beasts ever have. -- Christopher Paolini, author

The human brain has levels and functions beyond the activity of our neural (brain cell) substrates or braincell-layers. These deeper levels of mental activity allow for the higher functions of human reasoning and abstract thought. It means that we can rise above our habitual and mundane thoughts and allow a fuller appreciation and perception of reality to take place. The human brain acts and is organised in the same way as the universe. By making contact with higher mental functions we make contact with higher dimensions of reality. It is seeing the world with new eyes and “making all things new.” When we see the world differently, we realise we can completely change it.

Elevating your mind would then relate more to how you think than what you think. It would mean viewing things from above it all & be able to fully comprehend the significance to the whole & how to fit things together.

 Our thoughts have enormous power over our life. Building a healthy mindset is considered the strongest attribute of human power. The best part is, we can think any way we choose to. We have all heard stories of people with no money, support or education making it big in life or physically challenged people achieving impossible feats. That’s the power of thought. In their elevated thinking they see a higher goal & not the restrictions of the path.

 In this regard I strongly recommend reading the book THE SECRET by Rhonda Byrne. The secret is the LAW OF ATTRACTION. It is the ability to attract into our life whatever we think & focus on. The mind has the power to translate our thoughts into reality in basic terms. The Law dictates that whatever can be imagined & held in the mind’s eye is achievable if you take action on a plan to get to where you want to be.

 Any person who focuses constantly on negatives will always remain under a cloud of doom & gloom. On the other hand, if you focus on positives thoughts & have goals that you want to achieve, you will find a way to achieve them. When you have strong focused thoughts & desire something intensely, you find the right doors opening automatically. Dr Paulo Coelho has written in his book THE ALCHEMIST that If you want something intensely, all the universe conspires to help you achieve it. That is why the universe is actuality an infinitely beautiful place, for those who dream it. You know why most people have negative thoughts over positive ones? It is because it is easier to complain than do something about it.

A very important factor in this regards is our feelings because we all think the way we feel. If you feel happy, you get happy thoughts. It is utter non-sense that our feelings depend on people & circumstances. We are all responsible for our moods & happiness. No one has the power to make us feel in a certain manner, unless we allow them. Let the people be the way they want to be, just mind your business. Focus on the positive things in your life and smile for no reason.

 Start by surrounding yourselves with motivational & inspirational people & read such material. Stop feeling sorry for yourselves. Your past doesn’t define you. You can make an instant change to your life & your results by changing your thinking which in turn will change your decisions & hence your actions. You are today where your thoughts have brought you. You will be tomorrow where your thoughts will take you. You are in fact the sum total of your decisions. One of the reasons people don’t achieve their dreams is that they desire to change their results without changing their thinking.

I would like to end by saying that our thoughts determine our emotions. Our emotions determine our actions. Our actions determine our habits. Our habits determine our character. Our character determines our destiny. So If you elevate your thinking, you will empower your destiny.

 About the Author:

Rajeev is the Founder Director of Grassik Search Pvt Ltd, one of India’s finest search firms, which he established in 1993. Amongst the pioneers of the executive search industry, he is a respected career coach, guide & a mentor who has helped people transition careers successfully across industries & roles. An expert change & innovation driver, he has been instrumental in making GRASSIK the most relevant & successful search firm in the country today.