For those of you who wrestle with thoughts and want to do some quality control, Eknath Eashwaran's book, Conquering the Mind is a good reference. [DO READ: Signs of Progress in Meditation ] Here's what kept me glued to E knath Eashwaran's book: 1. You get practical examples of how to control the quality of thoughts that arise in your mind. [Do READ: How Raja Yoga unites Mind Power with Cosmic Power ] 2. Simple but useful tips for meditation. [BONUS READ: What happens within you when you meditate ] 3. The daily challenges we face when we try to control the quality of thoughts that arise in the mind are dealt with using simple examples. As a working mother, the most important takeaway for me is this: I have seen a positive change in my 9-year-old son when I cite Eknath Eashwaran's 'quality control' arguments to him. It makes sense to him. Using specific tips from this book, it is possible to instil the hab...
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