Success through Will Power

For success in any field, one should have will power. The will power can be achieved by adopting a positive attitude towards life rather than giving in to despair. We have to remain calm, should not get unnecessarily angry under any circumstances and should speak politely with persons all the time. But the basic question arises. What is will power? It is the power to control one’s emotions. It is the motivation which energizes us to do what we want and to desist from not doing unwanted things. It is the force within us to get rid of all bad forces. It is well to remember at this juncture what Swami Vivekananda, the great Indian saint, had to say: “Stand up, be bold and strong. Know that you are the creator of your own destiny. All the strength you need is with in you.” Sometimes we may be aware of our mistakes but may not be able to stop them because of lack of will power. Spiritual depression and periods of spiritual dryness are quite natural. But we should not give hope but should assert ourselves and listen to the call of our inner conscience. A question quite often asked is - whether will power can be increased? The answer is: Yes! Of course, will power can be increased. Our past failures should not dishearten us. There should be a determined effort on our part. Remember it is never too late to become good and strong. We should have self confidence in ourselves. Obstacles In cultivation of will power there are two fundamental obstacles: Regret about the past mistakes and too much worry about the future. We should forget our past mistakes and also should not be too much worried about the future. Remember- yesterday is dead; tomorrow is unborn; so make today happy. We can develop will power; but should remember that it can not be achieved overnight. One should have patience and continuously strive hard to achieve success. A famous poet has once said: “Let the dead past bury its dead! Act, act, in the living present, Trust no future, however pleasant” We must learn to live in the present. The present can be properly used only if stop brooding over the past. Daily Practice It is only through daily practice one can sustain good thoughts and actions so that will power is generated within. A very simple technique is: Close the eyes. Think of any thing that is pleasant; say a lovely sunset, the infinite blue sky or a scintillating waterfall or anything like that. Imagine your body floating like a straw in a in a vast ocean of spirit. Feel that the whole world is pulsating and vibrating through you. Then open your eyes. You will experience immense peace of mind, strength and vigor. LS-02-040211 |

Success through Will Power

For success in any field, one should have will power. The will power can be achieved by adopting a positive attitude towards life rather than giving in to despair. We have to remain calm, should not get angry under any circumstances and should speak politely with all persons.

But the basic question arises. What is will power?

It is the power to control one’s emotions. It is the motivation which energizes us to do what we want and to desist from not doing unwanted things. It is the force within us to get rid of all bad forces. It is well to remember at this juncture what the great saint Swami Vivekananda had to say: “Stand up, be bold and strong. Know that you are the creator of your own destiny. All the strength you need is with in you.”

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Thoughts Concentrated

Alexander Graham Bell, the inventor of Telephones said :
Concentrate all your thoughts upon the work at hand. The sun’s rays do not burn until brought to a focus.

Quite right indeed. What many people do? They have scattered thoughts; they will not concentrate on one job at a time.

Result? They are not in a position to achieve their goal. This is the case with almost all persons of all classes,types and ages.

There is an old saying:

"One thing at a time,
And that done well
Is a very good rule
As many can tell! "

The lack of concentration fritters the energy and diminishes its powers.

Work is started with a bang but ends in a whimper.

Another proverb is - Slow and steady wins the race. But what normally happens with the majority of persons is they lose interest slowly and discontinue their endeavors.

Remember again - Concentrate all your energies and thoughts on one point or work.
Success is yours , no doubt.

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