Personal Growth and Mindfulness

Personal growth cannot happen until we’re aware of our thoughts and the processes involved

When we think about it there’s a certain logic in the above statement. How can it be possible to walk the path of personal growth without first becoming aware of what drives us?

And when I ask what drives us, I’m not asking about the motivation behind embarking on personal growth. What I’m really asking is: What drivings do you have that you’re currently unaware of?

Once we become mindful of our thoughts we increase the likelihood of recognising those thoughts, that our own minds have designed, to scupper our chances of growing.

Discovering the nature of our thoughts and then tracing them back to what we believe, and where these beliefs came from, enables us to take control.

We’re in control because we’ve made ourselves consciously aware, not only of the thoughts, but the nature of them. Are our thoughts limiting or empowering? Positive or negative? What are the beliefs that drive them?

Yes it is this simple. Never assume though, that just because it’s possible to sum up what we must do in a few sentences, that it’s going to be easy.

In fact taking control of mind can be very challenging. Isn’t this what life is about? Being challenged at every step? Indeed it is. I doubt you’d be interested if it was easy.

And consider the rewards of being in control of your mind. Your mind is the only thing you’ll ever be in control of. Your choices are what make the difference.

And improving the quality of your choices begins by become aware of your thinking and the drivers; Beliefs.