“Where there is a will, there is a way” is a common saying. We often get to hear stories around us of people from different walks of life achieving success in various fields. Willpower has an important role to play in one’s success.
Willpower is the power to help the mind with positive thoughts. There is no alternative to willpower. Planning to achieve whatever you want and working towards the same is possible only through willpower.
Once, Gautama Buddha was wandering from Shravasti to Jetavana Vihar with his disciples in the spring. While walking, his disciple Sariputra pointed to a huge stone and asked, ‘Guruvar! Who can muster the courage to weaken this powerful stone? “The iron hammer can tear this stone into pieces,” Buddha replied.
Then Sariputra said, “Then who can be stronger than iron?” Buddha said, “Agni melts iron.” Sariputra said, “So Guruvar, who can show his strength in front of Agni?” Buddha said ‘Water calms the fire.’
Then Sariputra asked, “So is there nothing that can stop the impulse of immense water? Buddha said ‘Yes Sariputra, the flow of strong air changes the direction of the water stream.’ Sariputra said ‘Then the air is almighty!’
Buddha said, “No Sariputra, the willpower of man is almighty in the universe.”
Willpower is the strength based on which all kinds of success can be achieved.
The question is how to gain willpower?
Let’s understand the mantra on how to strengthen the will power. When you go to sleep every day, sit calmly and keep repeating your goal in mind and exhale easily. Sleep while repeating your goal. Wake up in the morning and repeat it. Keep remembering it even during the day and start working devotedly. After a few days, you will start seeing the expected results of willpower. Your goal will be fulfilled with willpower.
Tips to strengthen your willpower-
- Take a proper sleep – Take a minimum of 7-8 hours of sleep. Sleep deprivation leads us to improper functioning of the mind and takes a charge on your willpower.
- Meditation – Meditation is the key to attaining a calm and focused mind. Meditate every day for a few minutes to gain control over your mind and temptations.
- Do not forget to remind yourself of why you are doing what you are doing, and what you will lose if you give up.
- A sound mind resides in a sound body. Keep your body healthy with a balanced diet and proper exercise.
