The reason why so many look for mind's nature it is because, consciously or unconsciously, they know that it is from the mind that everything pours and flows. Even physical problems are products of mental conditions or states.
One problem that humans have is that they only tend to care about their minds when they realise that they don't have a sound and healthy one. This is the same as taking care of the physical body only when it is ill. Anyone that wants to have a strong healthy body needs to look after it at all times by sticking to a balanced diet, as well as taking into consideration details like quatity of food and liquids intake and regular hours to do it. One should also take care of the atmosphere one lives in and exposes himself/ herself to, as well as excercise regulary.
Similarly, for the health and development of the mind the following three aspects need not to be neglected:
- Wholesome mental food
- Conducive atmosphere
- Regular mind excercise
All the facets of human development, including physical, intellectual, aesthetic, moral, etc., are not possible without the cultivation of the mind. This is as true as the certainty of death.
The mind is the source of freedom but it also is the source of bondage. Mankind struggle is towards freedom but in the way bondage motives are found. They are traps created by the mind. These traps, called attachments by some, retard the reaching of freedom wich is in the nature of mind.
To surpass and overcome the traps mind training is indispensable. This training can be done in different forms, i.e. by following and practicing the teachings of great leaders. The broadness of this training is very enriching. It is that broadness that many mind development schools or traditions lack.
However here lies a great danger for the undeveloped and unaware. On the other side of the coin safety, which is a by product of knowledge and wisdom, is found. It is to not expose the ignorant traveller to the referred danger that teachers or gurus are advised. And a teacher they must get.
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Happy, fruitful and wise tour.
Joe Vieira
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