DAILY GURU

Wednesday 16th Of February 2005

A resolution made on the spur of the moment is usually useless. The emotion that triggered it may die a short while later, and there will be no desire left to carry on the resolution. Another important point to mention is that subconscious habits are stronger than any resolution, and they usually overcome any decision and desire for change.

All this has brought people to regard willpower as unreal, as an illusion, but this is not so. Real willpower is something utterly different. It is not gained in a day, but requires training over a period of time. You cannot expect a physically weak person to lift heavy weight, but if he trains for a while he will get stronger. It is the same with the strengthening of the power of the will.

Real willpower is not dependent on feelings, emotions, temporary enthusiasm or optimism. It is an ability that is developed over time and becomes a habit. It is an ability, which can be always displayed, whenever and wherever required.

Training of the will also develops self-discipline, as both abilities are interconnected. The training also develops concentration, perseverance, assertiveness and self-confidence. At a particular stage, if the training is taken earnestly, it may awaken in you an inner power and consciousness that are above the mind.

This inner power gives you the ability to make decisions with a balanced, calm mental attitude, and carry them out until their successful fulfillment. It gives you the ability to give up instant gratification for something better and more useful. You become conscious of a wonderful inner power, which is an inseparable part of you.