Why is mind your best friend?

      

     

     Apart from the obvious reason that your mind stays with you all through the lifetime, there are several reasons to label your mind as a best friend. When any single thought enters into your system, your mind is the first recipient to process it. Mind is an essential component of our existence that can influence life in every way. Unless we make friends with our mind, we cannot expect happiness and peace. The first ever critic that responds to any act, the first ever listener that hears our thoughts out, the first ever speaker who talks inside our heads - mind is truly significant by all means. Mind reminds us of our good and not so bad acts. Though we may hide our true feelings and keep them away from our loved ones, it is impossible to act in the same way with our very own mind.

    If you are still not convinced about the thought, how else will you explain the need to stay quiet and spend some alone moments, during certain stressful situations?

Why do we like to be alone for certain moments, as a means to energize our system?

What is the thought behind loving ourselves?

Why do we engage into meditation and spirituality in order to motivate our mind?

  Each of these answers will point towards the significance of our mind. As a core of our lives, mind controls us closely. It strives to take us towards happiness and peace. Though mind can often lead us towards confusion, anger, hatred and sorrow, it is the first element that rejoices in our happiness. Encouragement during failure and motivation during sorrow are some of the tasks of this mind that cheers us up instantly. Even though we are surrounded by a dense network of our loved ones, we need a little motivation from our mind to pump energy.

     This article is not designed with an aim to endorse loneliness in any manner. It is framed to celebrate the love and support of this unsung hero that stays with us forever, yet ignored quite often. In order to strengthen its health and sharpen its role in our lives, it is necessary to invest in positivity, happiness, patience and peace. Positive thoughts pose as fodder for our mind, as they bring the best in our system. On the other hand, negativity does just the opposite, making it essential to stay away from unnecessary worries.

    Many a times in life, when we come across difficult situations, we hope to seek answers from within. Though our loved ones will support us in every way, unless we hear the solution from our own mind, we may not be able to act over the situation. After thorough analysis of the situation within our heart, we can come up with appropriate solutions. Quiet moments with our thoughts can expand our horizon. It prompts us to look beyond the impossibilities, while looking out for answers. Mind addresses our fears, worries, concerns and offers the best possible outcome. 

   We all share a sweet-sour relationship with our mind. Often, we fail to understand its motive, when it takes us away from the things we love or blocks our thoughts behind some unnecessary aspect. Though we may not be able to comprehend, it can lead to some possible positive elements in the future.

     Striking a perfect relationship with our mind can take us towards peace, happiness, satisfaction and unlimited love.

So, what makes mind your best friend?

1.       Motivation: It motivates you to take that fearful step. Though your loved ones may encourage you to step away from your comfort zone and try out various aspects, unless your mind prepares itself, you may not be able to fulfill the task.

2.       Happiness: Mind prompts you to celebrate your success. It offers you the highest level of satisfaction, as you rejoice over your efforts. It enhances your happiness and spreads joy all around.

3.       Boredom: Though boredom is often born as a result of being alone, your mind can benefit from energy and motivation if you toil to change your ambiance. While your loved ones play an important role in taking you away from boredom, it demands equal participation from your mind too.

4.       Sorrow: During times of sorrow, mind may force you to invest into negativity. It may present its sour face with unnecessary thoughts and worries. This makes it essential to move towards happy thoughts and spread motivation all around.

As mind plays an important role in our lives, it is impossible to state its value in every way. Though I have attempted to frame some of its magic, it may not offer a complete justification of its friendship.

Love yourself, talk to your mind, spend quality ‘me’ time and enjoy life- after all life is too short to stay away from this best friend who means the world!