When people think of the word “strength” or “strong”, they typically think of physical strength. They may think of a bodybuilder or someone athletic. Besides physical strength, there is mental strength. Mental strength takes practice for those who are not used to exercising their brain. But with enough practice and commitment, you can learn how to achieve large goals and dreams.
There are many times in our lives where mental strength is useful. If you own a car, would you break down if it stopped working for some odd reason, or would you quickly head over to a mechanic to see what’s wrong? If you’re in a toxic relationship, are you able to let that person go easily, or do you stay and hold bitter resentment towards that person?
Mental strength means having intelligence or good intuition in knowing if something is right or wrong for you. What we perceive to be right or wrong is based upon own beliefs. And inner strength is when you can examine all your thoughts, emotions, feelings, and beliefs, and still have your own unique identity. That identity was there for you once you were born, and it will follow on with you in this world and onto the next world. All we have to do is realize that we have always had that power. Once you realize this, you can reclaim your mind and use it as a resource, not letting it ruminate in the past and getting you stuck on old ideas or ways of thinking.
Some activities you may want to engage in involve using your brain in different ways. For example, you could play board games with friends (Scrabble and Jenga are my two favorites). You could also play the piano/keyboard or play any kind of sport such as basketball. Crossword puzzles or Sudoku are also intellectual games that stimulate your mind and give it more mental capacity/power.
You can also think of your mind as being the CPU (central processing unit) of your body. Your brain works hard for you every day, taking in not only your conscious thoughts, but all the subliminal or all the subconscious feelings and emotions. While it is processing many things, you can turn your attention to what is most important to you. And if you’re really good at controlling your mind, you will be able to get it to focus on what’s right in front of you rather than worrying about the past or future.
Every so often, we need to cleanse our minds. We need to hash out old drama or dirt, and we have to feed it with positivity and action-oriented growth. Those who choose not to redefine their minds often have trouble excelling and get stuck in old patterns that do not serve them. We have to learn how to make our minds our allies, not our enemies. Be friends with your brain, and watch how your life unfolds. Remember, you are the influencer, not the other way around.
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