Usually, we find it difficult to control our mind. It seems as if our mind is like a balloon in the wind - blown here and there by external circumstances.
Sentiment: NEGATIVE
Are we controlled by our thoughts, or are we controlling our thoughts?
We cannot always control our thoughts, but we can control our words, and repetition impresses the subconscious, and we are then master of the situation.
You can't control your mind. Why would you want to?
When we direct our thoughts properly, we can control our emotions.
My mind tends to operate a bit like a radar. I don't find it hard to switch off.
The mind moves in the direction of our currently dominant thoughts.
The mind that has not been developed or trained is very scattered. That's the normal state of affairs, but it leaves us out of touch with a great deal in life, including our bodies.
Your mind simply can't focus forward and downward all at the same time.
People don't realize how much control they do have. The more you can show them this control, the easier it is to tap back into the creative side of the brain that allows people to see possibilities and options.
It's soothing to realize that my mind's processes are inherently uncontrollable.