Fitness Of The Mind

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Just as fitness of the body is important for us similarly the fitness of the mind or mental health is crucial for our well being too. Unless the mind is in sound health we cannot expect to go about with living and performing as per our optimum levels. The utmost efforts in any particular pursuit cannot be delivered if the mind- the supreme regulator of all our activities is not fit though the body may be fit and in perfect health. This is why many of our aspirations and goals remain a far cry from us only due to an unsound mind.

Importance of fitness of the mind

Indian philosophy says that the mind is like the charioteer who harnesses and conducts the movements of the various horse-like body organs.  So, each and every organ and body part capable of voluntary action is merely a slave to the will of the mind. It thus becomes important to ensure that the mind is free from any chronic or other ailments blocking the process of clear thinking and reasoning and acting as a hindrance in the path of providing the impetus to function logically.

Ensuring fitness of mind

We can understand that attaining and maintaining fitness of the mind is an important mission for us all to achieve. In this mission exercises serve as a worthy means to accomplishment. Various exercises can be practiced with an aim to achieve fitness of the mind, enhance concentration levels and bring about a peaceful harmony of the mind and body.

Exercises like traditional Yogic exercises are renowned the world over for bringing forth fitness of the mind. The essence of Yoga is to unite the individual mind with the universal mind. This brings about a healthy transformation of the mind when practiced daily and clears out many a mental block stemming from selfish, unreasonable and illogical thoughts, superstitions and beliefs.