“At the bidding…” The word bidding means a command or instruction. So Allen is saying the mind gives orders. Just like we talked about earlier: Mind → commandBody → response Your body is constantly responding to signals from your thoughts. “of unlawful thoughts…” This is the part people often misunderstand. Unlawful does not mean illegal. […]
Category: Effect of Thought on Health and the Body
“It obeys the operations of the mind, whether they be deliberately chosen or automatically expressed.”
-The Mind Gives Two Types of Commands- Deliberate Thoughts Allen is explaining that the body responds to two kinds of thinking. These are the thoughts you intentionally choose. Examples: These thoughts are conscious decisions. They are directed by awareness and intention. When someone deliberately chooses healthier thoughts and habits, the body begins to reflect those […]
The body is the servant of the mind
” The Body Follows the Mind “ One of the most powerful lessons I’ve learned through years of training people is this: your body follows the direction of your mind. Before a person ever lifts a weight, goes for a walk, eats a healthy meal, or decides to skip a workout, the decision is made […]