Mind Games.

"The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of Heaven." ~ John Milton ~ Paradise Lost.

The SERE instructor stooped down and grabbed the young soldier by his throat. Staring into his eyes he whispered " Make it a game and use your weapon."  He was referring to the many times the cadre had reminded them that their mind was the most powerful weapon they possessed. Our minds can make a heaven of hell or a hell of heaven the hardened old sergeant would say. ~ Rule Your Mind.

So how do we rule our mind? How can we channel the emotions, the adversity, and the challenges to be productive?How do we make them work for us so that we can overcome any obstacle in life?




Remember:

It's All A Test ~ Adversity in life is designed to break us ~ if we never quit ~ If we never give up ~ If we keep going ~ We pass this thing.

Take It Personal ~ Emotions, passions and feelings, fuel our mind. It's ok to take stuff personally when we channel those emotions positively.

Break It Down ~ Our mind fills in the space between stimulus and response. Think before you act. Is your response productive?

Take Action ~ Don't delay. Once you've determined the correct next action take it. Don't live in your mind. Take decisive action. 

Learn and Adapt ~ Failure to Adapt kills us long before we die.

Remember ~ Life is a game that plays out in our mind.