Friday, 25 October 2013

The 7 Timeless Virtues of Enlightened Living/4 - Robin Sharma


The Symbol:                              Pink wire cable – Sumo wrestler
The Virtue:                                 Live with discipline
The Wisdom:                             Discipline is built by consistently performing small acts of courage.Will power is the essential virtue of a fully actualised life.
The Techniques:                        Mantra's / creative envisioning
The vow of silence:                   Wage war against the weaker thoughts. They will see that they are unwanted and will leave like unwelcome visitors.
The Power of Discipline
The pink wire cable covering the private parts of the Sumo wrestler serves to remind us of the power of self-control and discipline in building a richer, happier and more enlightened life. A wire cable comprises of tiny wires placed on top of the other. Each wire is weak on its own but together it becomes tougher than even iron. Self-control and will power is similar to this. An abundance of will power and discipline are the chief attributes of all those with strong character and who lead wonderful lives. They will give you the freedom to choose what is right over what seems pressing or urgent.
Control your thoughts:              You control your mind
Control your mind:                    You control your life
Control your life:                       You become master of your destiny
Words have much power and are great influencers. By filling your mind with words of hope, kindness and courage, you become all these. Sit in quiet surroundings with eyes closed and mind still, repeat over and over this affirmation:
            “I am more than I appear to be; all the world's strength and power rests inside me”
As you utter these words, see yourself as a disciplined person fully in control of your mind, body and spirit. Startling results will surely come your way. Also, do things that you don't like doing eg. making up your bed. By getting into the habit of exerting your will, you will cease to be a slave to your weaker impulses.
Vow of silence for an extended period of time. Each time the urge to speak arises, you actively curb this impulse and remain quiet. Your will has no mind of its own and awaits your instructions that will spur it into action. The more control you exert over it, the more powerful it will become. Imagine if you had to triple your will power – more efficient with your time, erase the worry habit altogether and rekindle the drive and energy for living that have been lacking. Start off small, a step at a time. By building on the small to achieve the great, you will boost your self-confidence, inspiring you to reach greater heights. It feels good when you have realised a goal that you had set yourself. Momentum will then motivate you to keep exploring your infinite potential.

 

 

 

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