TRUE OR FALSE
TOPIC: POWER OF INTELLECT
QUESTION: The intellect creates desires and the mind acts accordingly.
FALSE
The intellect decides and the mind creates desires accordingly.
TOPIC: UNDERSTANDING THE MIND
QUESTION: The four aspects of the mind or ethereal heart are? _____________, _______________, ______________, and ____________.
Mann (Mind), Buddhi (Intellect), Chit (Subconscious), and Ahankar (Ego)
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The Chariot Analogy
Body–the chariot, Senses–the five horses, Mind–the reins, Intellect–the charioteer, Soul–the passenger.
When the intellect (charioteer) firmly holds the mind(reins)and controls the senses (horses), the soul(passenger) journeys safely towards its true goal. When the intellect doesn't take control, the senses run wild, and the soul is led astray.
TOPIC: EMPOWERING THE INTELLECT WITH RIGHT BELIEFS
QUESTION: WHAT ARE THE TWO PATHS OF HAPPINESS DESCRIBED BY THE VEDAS?
Preya: Instant pleasure, long-term regret
Shreya: Initial discomfort, lasting fulfillment
Topic: Empower Your Child's Intellect
Our goal should be to accumulate knowledge
Our goal should be transformation of character through experiential wisdom
TOPIC: GUIDING THE INTELLECT WITH RIGHT BELIEF
QUESTION: Too much dopamine leads to emotional numbness. There is nothing like too much serotonin
TRUE
Dopamine is linked to reward and pleasure and can create a cycle of craving and dependency on instant gratification.
Serotonin boosts feelings of contentment and well-being that comes from purposeful activities.
TOPIC: POWER OF INTELLECT
QUESTION: The ability to discriminate right and wrong is called ________. It is the unique gift bestowed upon humans.
VIVEK
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Fulfilling desires is like quenching fire by pouring ghee. It is doused momentarily only to return with even greater intensity.
TOPIC: POWER OF THE INTELLECT
QUESTION: THREE STEP PROCESS TO EMPOWER INTELLECT
1. SHRAVANAM, 2. MANANAM, 3. NIDIDHYASANAM
1. HEAR DIVINE KNOWLEDGE, 2. CONTEMPLATE, 3. MAKE A FIRM RESOLVE.
Topic: Mindset of Discipline
Discipline is cultivated by rewards and punishment.
Discipline is cultivated by clear rules, consistency and guidance.
TOPIC: MASTERING SELF-CONTROL
QUESTION: When we deny the mind's cravings, we weaken its control and build better self-control.
TRUE
Each time we resist cravings and choose self-control, we weaken old habit pathways and build new ones. This rewiring of the brain, called neuroplasticity, helps make self-control easier over time.
TOPIC: POWER OF INTELLECT
QUESTION: The first step to empower the intellect is __________.
GATHER THE RIGHT KNOWLEDGE
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Law of Incremental Growth
Just as launching a rocket requires a strong thrust to overcome gravity, initially it takes intense effort to improve ourselves. But the speed of our transformation increases tremendously overtime. This is the behavioral momentum.
TOPIC: GUIDING THE INTELLECT WITH RIGHT BELIEFS
WHAT SHAPES OUR LIFE'S DIRECTION?
OUR BELIEF ON WHERE HAPPINESS LIES
Topic: Mastering Self-Control
Self-control is a continuous hardship
With consistent practice, self control becomes natural.
TOPIC: POWER OF VISUALIZATION
QUESTION: Visualization is replacement of action
FALSE
Visualization is not a replacement for action. It prepares the mind for action. By mentally rehearsing success, we boost confidence, focus, and readiness, which makes real-life action so much more effective.
TOPIC: MINDSET OF DISCIPLINE
__________ is the bridge between our current state and our dreams.
DISCIPLINE
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Visualization Techniques
Meditate, Write it down, Affirmations, Vision Board
TOPIC: BREAKING FREE FROM NEGATIVE SELF-TALK
WHAT IS THE THREE STEP PROCESS TO REPLACE NEGATIVE THOUGHTS?
1. DILUTION - Distance yourself from the thought
2. SUBSTITUTION - Replace the negative thought with a positive thought.
3. SUBLIMATION - Build a positive thought stream.
Topic: Mindset to Achieve Big Goals
There is success and failure
There is success and learning
TOPIC: PROGRAM THE SUBCONSCIOUS WITH SELF-TALK
Question: The subconscious believes what we repeated tell it, whether true or not.
TRUE
The subconscious mind does not judge truth or falsehood. It accepts repeated thoughts as reality. That’s why consciously repeating positive, empowering self-talk can reshape beliefs and behavior.
TOPIC: POWER OF VISUALIZATION
QUESTION: The technique of utilizing visualization to purify our mind is called ____________.
ROOPDHYAN MEDITATION
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Conscious mind and the Subconscious mind
Only about 10 % of activity is done by our conscious mind. The rest is done by the subconscious mind. It is our subconscious mind that controls our habits, reactions, and emotional patterns. That is why reprogramming it through visualization, self-talk, and creating the right belief can be so powerful.
TOPIC: BREAKING FREE FROM NEGATIVE SELF-TALK
WHAT ARE THE FOUR STEPS TO DEFEAT NEGATIVE SELF-TALK?
1. Define the emotion you would like to have.
2. Exert the mind to create those sentiments by intentional thinking.
3. Energize those intentional thoughts with feelings and emotions.
4. Revise your intentional positive thought, again and again.
Topic: Break free from Negative Self Talk
I'll ensure my child never feels negative emotions
I'll teach my child to accept the negative emotion and how to replace with positive emotion.