Tag: the mind


18
Sep 2016
The Power of the Mind

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8) The mind is a vital part of the human make-up. It’s our storehouse of information, and it matters the kind of information you keep in it, for that can accelerate or retard your progress. Philippians 4:8 gives us a guide on how to control our minds and......

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01
Jul 2016
The Power of the Mind

OUR COMMUNICATION Let’s go back to the questions asked at the beginning of this study. But this time, we’ll be looking inward on how we communicate, as though we were in the position to make these statements, and not necessarily having them made to us. You get it right most of the time. You mess it up every once in a while. In life we have to make decisions as to what we want to be like, and how we want to communicate. Do you want to be a good communicator or......

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01
Jul 2016
The Power of the Mind

INTRODUCTION A Short Exercise: If someone were to make a statement to you, for example, about your performance: which of these two statements would you prefer? You get it right most of the time You mess it up every once in a while. These two statements are intended for the same purpose, except you think otherwise. From the statements above, it’s clear that the first one is more positive and emphasizes the achievements of the individual, while the second tends to highlight his/her errors, which only occur once in a while. We......

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