Human Minds (Part 1)

The Human Mind - a Receptacle of Ideas - Introduction 

The first thought that triggers your grey cells, when one speaks about the mind, is – a nerdy science teacher in school, pointing out to an awkward looking chart titled “The Human Brain”, scaring us that we need to memorize this diagram to pass in the exam and reading out the definition loud and clear - 

"a center of the nervous system, located in the head, protected by the skull and close to the primary sensory apparatus of vision, hearing, balance, taste, and smell."

Actually, it is much more than that. Scientifically, the above definition stands correct. However, what the science does not define is , that if used potently, the brain is the most powerful tool in the world. The difference between the people who succeed and fail in life, more often or not, depends on the usage of this organ of the human body.

We are masters of our own situations. Over the length of time, we learn and implement certain ideas which we feel will work to the best of our advantage and scrap those which we think are “unreasonable and impractical”.  These are the ideas that often, at the back of your mind, tend to reflect upon your traits and characteristics.

What we do harbour in our brains are ideas which we have not yet implemented. In the due course of time, when we look back upon certain ideas, we regret – “Why didn’t I do this …… This could have easily been possible”. And then you get answers like – “Maybe I didn’t have the courage” or “I didn’t have the resources” or “the timing wasn’t right”.

Whatever the reason is , how compelling it might sound, how reasonable it might be , whatever it is, I would like each one of you, to actually engage yourself in the question –

“Can you think of any instance , in the last 3 years, that you had a brilliant idea to do something, planned to implement it, but however, could simply not do it”.

I’m sure most of you will raise your hands on this. Clearly, what most people lack, is the power to execute. The power to convert ideas to reality. The power to take a risk. The power to dream and be able to achieve the dream. The power to write your own destiny. The power to look at the future with your eyes rather than borrowed spectacles.

As an introduction to the series of arguments and discussions I would like to raise, based on my limited knowledge and experience, I would like to give you a food for thought, a small exercise. And do not delay, just pick up a pen and paper, and start writing -

“Think of three things, in the last three years, which you always wanted to do, but somehow, could not do it.”

This is not a lecture on the human mind, nor a science class on neotics. These are ideas which I believe will really make a difference in the way you assess your ideas and your ability to execute them. I do not promise any magical transformations, but what I can definately share, are the things which I feel might help you in putting thoughts to actions.

Just as a clarification, I have not "stolen" these ideas from the so called "Life Enrichment" trainings or "Personal Development" programs. These are just simple ideas which have come across my mind, and would like to share for the benefit of all.

If you haven't yet put down your three unexecuted ideas on paper, please do it NOW.

Thank you for reading. Part 2 will follow soon !!