We should direct our minds toward the enunciation of sound & correct judgements on all matters that come before it.....Rene Decartes (1596-1650)
2007-07-23 13:26:57 · 12 answers · asked by Rita 6 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
the rules i impose for my mind to take the right direction arent always what's best. since it is the mind the give me rule to follow, and my heart always help me accept whatever happens and my spirit gives me hope whenever i lose my way. without these three aspects working together, i dont think i would have a good sense of direction. the rules are often written on the signs provided on my way through my journey. a very good question rena!
2007-07-23 18:50:43 · answer #1 · answered by aLVaRo 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
all what we consciousnessly think or believe is in direct relationship with the most times inconscious unwritten rules we learned growing up seeing our parents, our social and professional surroundings. Nobody is free from any rule, and nearly nobody knows what rules are guiding the mind.
When someone don´t wants to be only the result of all that we received as education, this person can make its own rules,though maybe it´s necessary to use some techniques like yoga, autogene training or visualization to get them work. Where your mind goes, goes your energy!
2007-07-23 21:45:49 · answer #2 · answered by Gretchen 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, my rules are a series of techniques besides the Enchiridion by Epectetus-- the Manual of Stoicism
I use:
(i Modus Ponens
(ii Modus Tollens
(iii Double-negation
(iv Repetition
(v Simplification
(vi Adjunction
(vii Addition
(viii Modus Tollendo Ponens
(ix Biconditional-conditional
(x Conditional-Biconditional
And verious techniques in A-Major, or F-Minor consisting of :
F#-Sharp, C #Sharp & G #Sharp
2007-07-23 20:56:13 · answer #3 · answered by Ke Xu Long 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We all have rules even when we are wandering because there are places where we don't want to be found wandering.
We all have rules for the direction of our mind, but some of us end up taking a wrong turn.
2007-07-24 00:41:45 · answer #4 · answered by Dalila 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like emanyio712 stated. Don't set boundaries for your mind. Set them for you actions. I have rules that govern my actions. Some of them are more guidelines really. Some of the core ones cannot be broken.
Flexibility is the key. When a wave comes that is too strong my mind won't be broken by it.
2007-07-23 21:09:46 · answer #5 · answered by Meng-Tzu 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
That is true if you want to be depressed like most philosophers.
I call it "thought hygiene" and sorry, but you'll have to figure that one out on your own. I spent the better part of a decade on that one because I felt it was an important goal. I think you are capable of the same.
After all, Descartes also came up with the Doctrine of Double Effect. Which I phrase as -- how to justify when you do something wrong.
2007-07-23 20:32:08 · answer #6 · answered by guru 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
The rule for the direction of my mind is something like ``Which thought feels best?`` It is all relative to my goals.
2007-07-23 22:46:33 · answer #7 · answered by canron4peace 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is a very sound logic.It appeals to the higher,more magnanimous aspects of the human spirit
2007-07-24 09:30:31 · answer #8 · answered by TL 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes, because your mind guides your feet and your path!! If you think positive thoughts, you will go far, and be ambitious. If you think negatively, you may not accomplish much. If you think of virtuous things, you will have a better countenance.
2007-07-23 20:52:50 · answer #9 · answered by Lisa 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do.
There are some topics I can't stand thinking about.
Of course, it's hard to enforce the rules.
Usually I just end up pinching myself really hard or something to distract my brain.
2007-07-23 20:33:06 · answer #10 · answered by SHARON 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋