A Mother of Motivation – In order to understand motivation, we must first understand its root, motive, which means a reason for action. We do things for a reason. Through a series of thoughts, feelings, and experiences, our mind filters through different reasons to do or not do something, with or without conscious guidance. Our level of motivation depends on our clarity of mind and commitment to the choice we make.
The higher our motivation level, the clearer we are and the more committed we are. Uncertainty or uncommitment will reduce motivation. The choice is the mother of motivation as a result of this process. We experience a high level of motivation or a low level of motivation depending on whether our mind chose a reason for action or not.
We find our greatest personal power in this truth: the ability to control our impulses and make decisions and commitments that will benefit us. By choosing an aim, and focusing on it, we will arouse a desire for action, which we perceive as energy – a driving force within us. The discovery that great minds are capable of better directing their own motivation is a hallmark of the great.
Other emotional breakthroughs follow the same pattern. Enlightenment comes when we realize we have the choice to be happy, sad, angry, or loving. A man can generate any state, emotion, or mood he desires at will in his mind. As adolescence turns into adulthood, immaturity turns into maturity, terror turns into transcendence, this realization is one of the most obvious signs of growth and development. People cannot choose their thoughts or emotions, but they can choose how they feel.
Some people are not able to consciously direct their thoughts and feelings on a consistent basis due to clinical mood and mental disorders. Such cases can benefit from therapy and medication, which should be sought. Life can be challenging for those with real disorders and biological issues that prevent them from progressing. Although most people don’t suffer from such clinical disorders, they may show poor mental habits and a lack of self-awareness.
The majority of people haven’t yet chosen to prize self-mastery or to strive for it. The only thing they need is desire and discipline, not drugs. A new life philosophy is what they need, not a prescription. It is almost always part of a person’s treatment plan to help them choose thoughts and behaviors which better support their well-being, even if they require long-term medication and therapy. Every path to recovery leads to better understanding and directing our own minds, regardless of mental illness or traumatic brain injury.
If we become cynics and suppose it is impossible for us or anyone else to control our minds, then we will forever drift into a sea of impulses and social cues, a life of reaction and distraction instead of one of conscious choice. Through the long evolution of philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience, we have been able to unlock human potential through the use of reason and the full power of the mind. Motivating and establishing an independent identity begins with reason. My thinking determines my being and my actions.
The truth is seized by motivated people. To be their best selves and perform their highest good, great artists, leaders, and innovators use all of their reasoning faculties. By expressing themselves and pursuing meaningful goals, they express who they truly are. Before making any major decision, they strategically consider their direction and values; they weigh what will provide them with the greatest sense of vibrancy and fulfillment.
The courses they choose from life’s abundance are those that suit their nature and their intention to be free and to serve. In the face of their lowest impulses, they are resolute in bringing forth their best character traits. In the eyes of the mindless masses, they appear to be the lucky ones, the chosen ones. As a matter of fact, they chose. Motivation does not make a person lucky. A conscientious person is one who pays attention to detail. As a result, they focus on energizing and elevating their lives through the more purposeful use of their minds. Consequently, they gain more respect and achieve more.
A thoughtful woman with a strong sense of self, who is in control of her mind and emotions, is highly respected. Those who do not take control of their thoughts and impulses, however, are swept up in an unpredictable and often unwanted swirl of thoughts. Due to people’s perception that he is immature or unreliable, he drowns in self-doubt in the void of his unconscious. We realize how foolish it is to say, “I don’t feel happy” or “I feel sad and I can’t change it,” when we can choose our thoughts and emotions.
As we can choose how we feel at any given moment, the more accurate statement would be, “I’m not using my mind right now to create a feeling of happiness” or “I’ve been focusing on sad things for a while, so that’s why I feel sad” or “Rather than using my conscious thoughts to feel positive and design my ideal reality, I am allowing my unconscious impulses to direct me now.”
Motivation does not come suddenly or without cause, just as happiness does not come suddenly and without cause. It is thought that leads to happiness, not impulse. Our minds reason that what we are experiencing now (or in life in general) is pleasant, positive, and appreciated. In contrast to temporary physical pleasure, enduring happiness comes from a prolonged intellectual high that comes from positive memories and choices. A mature adult understands that motivation isn’t a feeling, but rather a conscious commitment to a motive, a choice toward something, a deeply held reason to do something.
As a result of thought, it is an energy. Not because the sun happens to shine on our side of the street, but because we choose to be motivated. Our lives will be more motivating if we make clearer choices and commit deeply to them. Can it really be that simple? We feel motivated when we make clear choices and deeply commit to making them happen.
Yes, to a certain extent. In order to master this effort, you must understand its nuances. Activating and amplifying motivation can be achieved through a process. When we gain control over this process, we are able to summon the motivation to any degree we desire, for any length of time, and at any time.
