Motivation can be explained in how to make your brain believe that your goals will manifest. Against the impossible you will fight, and win.
I found a short Zen story who nicely shows the powers within us, with a little trick.
During a momentous battle, a Japanese general decided to attack even though his army was greatly outnumbered. He was confident they would win, but his men were filled with doubt. On the way to the battle, they stopped at a religious shrine. After praying with the men, the general took out a coin and said, “I shall now toss this coin. If it is heads, we shall win. If tails, we shall lose. Destiny will now reveal itself.”
He threw the coin into the air and all watched intently as it landed. It was heads. The soldiers were so overjoyed and filled with confidence that they vigorously attacked the enemy and were victorious. After the battle, a lieutenant remarked to the general, “No one can change destiny.”
“Quite right,” the general replied as he showed the lieutenant the coin, which had heads on both sides.
These few lines have more power than a full size book on the subject!
What do you think?
The power of the mind is awesome. What we believe to be true is what our universe is.
confidence over doubt is a good way to go. Of course that little extra nudge never hurts sometimes.
@Mckay, Tammy
Thank you, Zen stories hold such a great wisdom.
Interesting story–particularly as it seems to be about predestined fate but then turns out to be quite the opposite.
@YogaforCynics
Thanks for stopping by…yes, this is the meaning of the short story:)
You need to attack your goals with the right perspective! You need to believe in yourself and your ability to accomplish whatever you want to accomplish! If you think you can’t do it, that negative belief will ultimately manifest itself into failure…