POWER OF THE MIND

POWER OF THE MIND
By Emem Everest

Let me start by saying that I’m no pro on this topic. In fact, I just recently started leveraging on this superpower so, I still have a long way to go and a lot to learn. But one thing I’ve learnt through this journey is that our mind is the most powerful tool ever created by God!

The amount of data we can consume and store is mind-blowing. No matter how much information we take in, there is always room for more. There is room for the good, the bad, and the ugly! Can you beat that?!

What you feed the mind becomes your reality, at least, imaginary reality… lol. When we consume cringe, horrific & depressing content from social media, TV, and our environment, we start presuming that to be our reality. Have you ever watched a horror movie and couldn’t sleep at night because you kept hearing sounds from the movie all night? Exactly!

When you consume positive and inspiring content, there is a positive mind shift that helps you grow into a better human. Also, when we associate with ambitious and intelligent people, it tends to rub off on us, making us go getters. It’s a choice. Choose to fill your mind with fruitless information or to nourish it with important knowledge. It’s entirely your call.

This year, I made a conscious decision about what I consume from the media and the people I interact with. When I come across a video online, especially on WhatsApp groups, I read the reviews first to know if I should watch. Instead of mindlessly scrolling through social media feeds filled with negativity, I made the decision to follow accounts that inspire, motivate, and educate me, and also spend time with people who uplift me, challenge me, and contribute to my personal development.

Recently, I was involved in a very bad accident and can’t still understand how I came out alive! I was so full of gratitude for surviving that I didn’t even consider how much it would cost to fix my car! I even helped take care of the man who hit me because he was in a very bad state. I left that scene without any grudges or resentment towards him and just prayed he gets better. Later that night, while journaling, it occurred to me that earlier in the day, I had listened to a teaching on forgiving our offenders before they even offended us! It was stuck in my mind! Then the next day, when the bill to fix my car came, I wished I had collected the man’s number so he would pay for the damages… lol! OMG!

I didn’t have that kind of money laying around in January! This is where the power of the mind comes in again. Without money in my account, I affirmed that the car would be fixed and the universe heard me. Exactly 5 days later, the car was back in my house, fixed, sprayed, and looking as good as new! Positive or negative realities, they all starts in mind!

There are several positive contents and affirmations out there waiting for you to explore. From books and websites packed with insightful knowledge, to podcasts discussing a variety of intriguing topics, these resources can help you see the world in a different light every day and build your mind in ways that your subconcious will always send out good energy into the universe. What are you feeding your mind?