Practising the seven objectives is like putting your mind on a lead. Instead of it being allowed to wander all over the place, you are continually focused on your purpose and are moving in a controlled, planned and helpful direction. Like a dog however, your mind does need periods of being allowed off the lead, but it should be done in a time and place that is appropriate and consciously decided upon by you.
Everybody's mind tends to "wander", (or as the Americans call it, "zone out"), particularly when the environment is unstimulating. This state of mind-wandering is actually a naturally occurring trance, and it serves an important purpose. It allows the conscious mind to "upload" recent experiences to the massive memory database in the subconscious mind and to "download" from the subconscious any memories and information relevant to current concerns. This process is like breathing - it is normally automatic but can be consciously overridden and controlled, either by another person such as a hypnotherapist like myself, or by yourself through meditation and self-hypnosis.
It is very beneficial to take control of this essential mental activity. It will make your mind sharper and more able to do what you want it to. The "default" mode is not always in your best interest. For example, if you want more excitement in your life, you may find yourself daydreaming of a passionate affair, as this is what your subconscious mind associates with excitement. This fantasy may be immensely enjoyable but it is distracting you from what you really need, which is a more fulfilling life, and may be undermining your existing relationships.
Your mind needs to perform this essential "wandering" activity to enable your conscious mind to run efficiently, but you can control when and where it happens by scheduling it. Bear in mind though, that like sleep, if you don't schedule enough time, it will happen anyway in an uncontrolled and unhelpful context, such as at the wheel! However, unlike sleep, which requires on average 6-8 hours in every 24, you only need 10-45 minutes of trance in the same period. There is therefore no excuse not to take control of this activity.
When in a queue for example, you can be aware that this is a situation in which your mind tends to wander, and use this time to perform wellbeing activities such as breathing exercises, recite objectives, beliefs and affirmations to yourself, or "wander" in a controlled way, focused on a positive "mantra" such as joy or happiness.
Set specific time aside for this wandering activity on a daily basis and learn meditation. This practise does not come naturally to the more mercurial and requires some practice and perseverance, but the rewards are manifold. You will have a clearer sharper mind, a better sense of perspective and priority, and a much higher tolerance of stress to mention just a few advantages. There are many ways to meditate but the process is easy to learn and a quick Google will soon bring up a suitable method. Alternatively e-mail info@garyblonder.co.uk and I will gladly send you a free guide.
