My Mind Over My Matter
‘Mind Over Matter’ – We have all heard that saying at one point or another, but have you ever actually thought about it? I’ve always loved that saying, but really…Mind-Over-Matter??
I was thinking about it the other day and I decided just for the heck of it I wanted to google it. I skimmed through a couple of articles and thought OK good, so it’s not just me because there were so many interpretations of that saying. That, in and of itself, made me like that saying just that much more. In so many ways it does make sense.
There are those who take it literal. Most others however, such as myself, simply take it as a metaphor.
I did enjoy reading some of the historical content of the saying though and how it was actually taken as a literal concept in which people could overcome physical challenges simply by using mind power.
According to Wikipedia, ‘Mind over matter is a phrase that has been used in several contexts, such as mind-centric spiritual doctrines, parapsychology, and philosophy.
Merriam Webster Dictionary defines mind over matter as "the element or complex of elements in an individual that feels, perceives, thinks, wills, and especially reasons" and mind over matter as able to; "a situation in which someone is able to control a physical condition, problem, etc., by using the mind"
Why not though? I’m not referring to psychokinesis, or telekinesis where as you can supposedly physically move an object with just your mind.
Why not have the ability to overcome physical or other personal challenges using mind power? Does that necessarily make it literal? Simply put, it’s mind over matter.
I do believe in that very much. I absolutely believe, that when you put your mind into anything, you can overcome any challenges. This is the true topic of my entry.
We have all experienced ups and downs in our lives. No matter how much advice we receive from others, asked for or not, we will all handle it that way we see fit in the end. It is only you who truly knows what you want, and how you want it. It doesn’t hurt to hear other perspectives as it could get you some direction to find your own answer, but in the end, you do have your own answer. Just think about it, really think.
As far as I go, God knows I have had plenty of roller coaster rides. What I have discovered about myself is that when I do put my mind into something, no matter the challenge, I can and I will and I do get right through it. It was not an overnight discovery of myself. I had a journey to get to this point where I can say that with the confidence that I do today. I am thankful for that journey as it has made me a stronger man today.
A couple of months ago I fell ill to Covid-19. It hit me pretty hard. While I am done with corona, I am still dealing with some of the side-effects till this very day. I have a number of different medications the doctors have me taking on a regular basis now. I am on the road to full recovery thank God. Frankly though, this is taking more time than I like. So...I am in the process of practicing what I am preaching here.
I am going to beat this 100%. Physically speaking, I will get through this and I will not be dependent on any medication these doctors have me on. Mentally and emotionally, my personal experience with corona will not keep me back anymore. This is not a promise to you, this is a promise I am making to myself. While corona beat me up early on, the gloves are off and it will not make a comeback against me.
I lived through some dark times back in the day. I look back at those days and remember how I allowed all the outside factors and influences to not only determine how I am to deal with that situation at that particular time, but worse that that, I allowed them to determine the outcome. Ohhhh how many times I have told myself if only I knew than what I know now (but no looking back).
I made a promise to myself, from now on, it is my mind over my matters. In fact, it is also my mind over everybody elses matter. I will not, I refuse to, I have drawn the line, nobody will ever get to me again.
That...my friends…is My mind over My matter.
Iyad Y Allis