Humans communicate more through vibrations than words. Our interactions with people in the world triggers subtle emotions that often goes unnoticed. The feeling of excitement, happiness, or joy can arise when we meet certain individuals. We also feel annoyance or anger. These emotions are examples of how powerful our vibrations are.
Closer the match in frequencies, deeper is the mental or emotional connection. This is how the mind creates impressions in the memory. Worldly thoughts drives us to actions resulting in inertia. Stronger the impression deeper is the habit and repeated actions cement the impressions in the memory. This repetition is a form of bondage as the mind is incapable to free ourselves from the habit.
Repeated indulgence leads to attachment. We have seen this in people who are constantly worried about their loved ones. Emotional attachment results in deep and subtle behavioral patterns. We have experienced this in our own lives. This happens when the mind imposes its own ideas and concepts on others in the name of love. Attachments are not limited to just people, rather we are attached to power, authority, positions, money, and materialistic possessions. Many confuse love with attachment. Attachment leads to delusion as the mind gets stuck with events, personalities and objects.
The lust for position or authority impacts the quality of decision making. We have seen this time and again not just in the corporate world but also in non-profit service oriented organisations. The purpose of seva (selfless service in sanskrit) is to be of service with no expectation of outcome. This simply means, there is should be no recognition, award, or appreciation for doing seva. The challenge comes when people are given authoritative position to do seva. The official position gives an ego boost, yet the real objective of the role takes a back seat.
Decisions made to protect one’s position or authority is detrimental to growth. The mind becomes a victim to power games. It starts getting obsessed with authority and respect that come with the position. It is rather unfortunate that even non-profit organisations succumb to this pressure which results in mediocre outcomes. This is one of key reasons why we don’t see expected results.
How to deal with this? By becoming aware of the ‘want’ or the ‘drive’ to hold onto to something that is close to you? It is the feeling of insecurity that compels to act in an unprofessional manner. It is an illusion that attachment creates in our psychology which makes us believe that it is real. Meditation can enhance self awareness and inner strength to let go off what you are holding onto.
Key takeaways:
- Make meditation (conscious relaxing) a daily practice
- Stay mindful of your inner state throughout the workday
- Train your mind to let go off impulses, harmful thoughts and emotions
- Think of decisions that bring larger good than selfish motives
Hope you have found this useful.
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