In ancient traditions, the mind is seen as the missing element that brings life to the body. Understanding this connection is crucial for self-mastery.

Many people neglect the mental and emotional aspects of self-mastery, just as they train their bodies at the gym. We need to train our minds and emotions as well.

The first step to self-mastery is becoming aware of the patterns in your life and recognizing which ones are useful and which are not.

We often cannot control the thoughts that come to us, but we can choose how we respond to them. This awareness is key to self-mastery.

Awareness of your body is the first step to understanding your mind and the traumas you carry within.

Our bodies have access to information that our brains may not consciously recognize, and this unconscious information can influence our decisions and behaviors.

The human mind evolved to travel in time, allowing us to savor positive experiences from the past and plan for the future, which is essential for emotional regulation.

If you maintain a modified state of mind and body throughout the day, unexpected positive changes will occur in your life. In the morning, the subconscious mind opens up as brain waves transition from Delta to Theta to Alpha to Beta, and at night, they shift from Beta to Alpha to Theta to Delta. Meditation helps to bypass the analytical mind, which separates the conscious mind from the subconscious mind, allowing for reprogramming of thoughts and behaviors.

To have peace of mind, you need to have peace of body first, which is why I emphasize the power of habits and daily routines. It's all about habits; whether I'm picking up a good habit or discarding a bad one, it takes time. For instance, if someone wants to be fit but is currently out of shape, it's not going to happen in three months. It's a long-term journey, at least ten years, where you'll break bad habits and replace them with good ones.