Yes I really agree with you that the mind can be our worst enemy. Buddhist Philosophy says that the mind is dysfunctional by default although it can be ‘re-programmed’ so to speak. I also agree with you that our mind has been accustomed too long to negative and self-defeating habits.

In fact this is the whole idea behind the simple steps. Because we are too much accustomed to self-defeating habits we find a really big inertia to change habits and transform ourselves sometimes. The mind will automatically resist. If you would allow me I would say that your statement “It takes time, resolution and dedication to change our life” although true is also a product of our sub-conscious negative and self-defeating attitude towards change…we all have it!!!

The idea of the simple steps are a way to find easily accessible ‘entry points‘ to bypass this inner and subconscious resistance to change. When we start doing short and easy exercises, the mind will not have enough time to resist and rebel . At the same time following the practices daily will start producing perceptible change. This gives us enough feedback and stimulation to continue and expand on our improvements.

Thanks again for your valid thoughts

Thanks for your kind words. Much appreciated. Yes I did squeeze some juice in one page….to be honest I was a bit worried at one point to cross over the readable threshold… but sometimes the content is much more important than the rules of form and structure

Thanks
Gil

It takes time, resolution and dedication to change our life. We do have a choice.

I tried the steps today and they work.. feel better already.

btw. Great Blog and thanks for sharing your insights. Keep up the good work