The Battle of the Mind

Since beginning this journey of meditation and yoga, I have gained much insight into this world, my surroundings, and, most importantly, myself. I try not to impose my beliefs on anyone but rather give them the opportunity to experience different cultures and viewpoints outside the mainland United States. At times in my life, I thought being a Christian was the answer, and at others, a Buddhist, but the truth is, we all need to be humans first. Your designation doesn’t matter. All that matters is that you are compassionate to your fellow humans and care for your neighbor when in need. We are a vast community; things like money and status don’t matter, and you’ll begin to realize this after practicing these practices. What matters most is what’s going on in your mind and whether you can live there and not go stir-crazy. Starting a consistent contemplative practice is the best safeguard of our mind and will protect us from ourselves. Stay strong in the Battle of the Mind.