Guest guest Posted May 17, 2001 Report Share Posted May 17, 2001 Posting from "Why practice Concentration?" by Swami Ashokananda "Some of you might think I am talking about things that have no practical bearing on your life, so I shall begin with something that you might consider practical. Many of you have children. You should teach your children concentration. When they eat, when they are playing, or when they are reading - when they are doing anything, insist on their giving their full mind to it. It is a dangerous habit children are forming nowadays to have a television or a radio going while they are studying. They will tell you that this helps in learning, makes it pleasant. Never, never allow the mind to become divided; whether you are eating dinner or talking with somebody or performing a job, or watching television -- whatever you do, make a habit of giving your full attention to it. That is an absolute necessary thing. You won't know until you have trained an average child in the art of attention or concentration, you will find that he will grow up to be a stronger person. He will be able to control himself. As a result, his life will be much easier. I would not say his life will be perfect, but concentration is a great equipment." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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