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Everyone wants to be happy. 

But for most people, the more we understand and chase it, the less happy we can be. And this typically happens with the sensual type of happiness.

There is a second type of happiness, which is more consistent, sustainable, and plentiful from the source.

It is ...

- unconditional,

- not constrained by where you are, when, and your circumstances,

- focused inwards,

- and comes with practice.

Pursue this second kind :)

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Power is not only political or external. We are talking about you feeling power - internally, over your life, in the present moment. Here's how you gain power and become a free agent! 1. More skills lead to more freedom. Collect and hone skills. 2. Incorrect thinking that all that you now experience comes from either past actions, randomness or God's defined roadmap. Also, past actions do influence our present, but in a limited way. Lack of Agency makes you miserable. Change mindset, and take agency. 3. If have to get attached to something, get attached to mastering a skill. Don't let either pain or pleasure overcome you.  ------ Sign up for the weekly exercise and related meditation, delivered on Fridays, at mindmattersoul.beehiiv.com! Follow on: ⁠Spotify⁠: https://open.spotify.com/show/278Vw3Ht92q9ZozkWLNzoe ⁠Youtube⁠:  @mindmattersoul  ⁠X⁠ (twitter): @mindmattersoul ⁠Threads⁠: @mindmattersoul_ IG: @mindmattersoul_

• Our mind is like flowing water. Put a dam and control it to utilize its potential.
• Will is like boiling the water and Anxiety is like wind blowing over the water.
• Major requirement for mindfulness is Discernment, which further requires dedication, discipline and honesty.

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Well, you've tried and listened to a few meditations, but now hit a rough patch. Consistency is difficult. Newness is gone. How do you motivate yourself to keep going?

- Understand your emotional needs outside of everyday life

- Pressure that Buddha faced himself

- Pleasing our better selves

- When discouraged: appreciate your current life, revisit the reason for your initial interest, and be compassionate to your feelings Sign up for the weekly exercise and related meditation, delivered every Friday, at mindmattersoul.beehiiv.com!

How can one motivate themselves and elevate their energy level?

- Consistency

- Perception

- Inspiration

- Generosity and virtue

- Hope

- Ambition

- Death

- Fear

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