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I don't know if it's proper meditation, but right after waking up I sit on the floor and repeat for 20 minutes: “Watch your thoughts, they become words; watch

I don't know if it's proper meditation, but right after waking up I sit on the floor and repeat for 20 minutes: “Watch your thoughts, they become words; watch your words, they become actions; watch your actions, they become habits; watch your habits, they become character; watch your character, for it becomes your destiny.” It's like a mantra. I'm not even sure about the original source of this quote. It may sound a crazy thing to do, but it helps me focus throughout the day.

mrks_ 12y ago
I believe the quote is from The Upanishads
- adnam 12y ago
  It was recently used in the film The Iron Lady http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nMs3HrxGRgk http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nMs3HrxGRgk
icebraining 12y ago
Just curious: how do you know it helps you focus? Sorry if it sounds demeaning, but it's easy to convince ourselves if not careful. Have you tried measuring it in some way?
- omgbear 12y ago
  I can feel my thoughts slowing. I can't tell if I'm more productive, but I can certainly feel an effect [And strongly suspect it helps.]
- Red_Tarsius 12y ago
  You're not demeaning and raise a very good point! It's a daily practice tailored to my weaknesses. There's no physical benefit in itself to it. I think the key to a successful life lies in self-discipline, which must be practiced and reminded of every day. Let me quote Admiral William H. McRaven: > "If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another. By the end of the day, that one task completed will have turned into many tasks completed. Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that little things in life matter. If you can’t do the little things right, you will never do the big things right. And, if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made—that you made—and a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better." – http://goo.gl/IxK2p5 http://goo.gl/IxK2p5 Meditation is bed making for my mind. It's an incredible speech and I highly recommend it. It's difficult to measure its effects because I started this routine as part of a complete change of lifestyle. However, I definitely get more work done now than 2, 3 years ago. It's not about being delusional, but embracing your own potential.
challengee 12y ago
It's originally from Mahatma Ghandi: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/50584-your-beliefs-become-your-thoughts-your-thoughts-become-your-words http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/50584-your-beliefs-become-yo...
- icebraining 12y ago
  While he might have said it, I don't believe he invented it: http://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/01/10/watch-your-thoughts/ http://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/01/10/watch-your-thoughts/ That said, I'm not sure it matters for the purpose :)

mrks_ 12y ago

I believe the quote is from The Upanishads

adnam 12y ago
It was recently used in the film The Iron Lady http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nMs3HrxGRgk http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nMs3HrxGRgk

icebraining 12y ago

Just curious: how do you know it helps you focus? Sorry if it sounds demeaning, but it's easy to convince ourselves if not careful. Have you tried measuring it in some way?

omgbear 12y ago
I can feel my thoughts slowing. I can't tell if I'm more productive, but I can certainly feel an effect [And strongly suspect it helps.]
Red_Tarsius 12y ago
You're not demeaning and raise a very good point! It's a daily practice tailored to my weaknesses. There's no physical benefit in itself to it. I think the key to a successful life lies in self-discipline, which must be practiced and reminded of every day. Let me quote Admiral William H. McRaven: > "If you make your bed every morning you will have accomplished the first task of the day. It will give you a small sense of pride and it will encourage you to do another task and another and another. By the end of the day, that one task completed will have turned into many tasks completed. Making your bed will also reinforce the fact that little things in life matter. If you can’t do the little things right, you will never do the big things right. And, if by chance you have a miserable day, you will come home to a bed that is made—that you made—and a made bed gives you encouragement that tomorrow will be better." – http://goo.gl/IxK2p5 http://goo.gl/IxK2p5 Meditation is bed making for my mind. It's an incredible speech and I highly recommend it. It's difficult to measure its effects because I started this routine as part of a complete change of lifestyle. However, I definitely get more work done now than 2, 3 years ago. It's not about being delusional, but embracing your own potential.

challengee 12y ago

It's originally from Mahatma Ghandi: http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/50584-your-beliefs-become-your-thoughts-your-thoughts-become-your-words http://www.goodreads.com/quotes/50584-your-beliefs-become-yo...

icebraining 12y ago
While he might have said it, I don't believe he invented it: http://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/01/10/watch-your-thoughts/ http://quoteinvestigator.com/2013/01/10/watch-your-thoughts/ That said, I'm not sure it matters for the purpose :)