Optimizing the mind's energy and maximizing its potential

Energy is at the center of the complex interplay between the body and the mind. We know that matter in any form is energy. For example, our bones are solid matter. Scientists would say bones are not inert. They are a dense living swarm of atoms. By inference, we could say each bone in the body has tremendous amounts of energy. However, although matter traps energy, most of it remains inaccessible. The body uses bones primarily as a means of support, not a source of energy. The mind operates differently. The mind does not have a material basis and is mainly energy in continual movement. Mental energy is fluid, like water. It is easily accessible. Just as we quickly sink in water, we descend into the mind unless awareness becomes the anchoring support.
Energy is continually moving from one form to another in the body. The energy levels of the body influence the state of mind. For example, when the body is weak, the mind also becomes dull. Thinking requires energy, and the mind interfaces with the brain, which may prioritize nutrient usage for survival rather than to aid deep thought.
Once the body is topped off with food, the mind regains its energetic nature. Fasting makes the mind dull. We cannot equate such dullness of mind to transformation. Awareness leads to real change. Established in awareness, we transcend the limitations of the mind and the body.

If we can activate and turn the mind off at will, we will not have to spend much effort in focus and concentration. There are many tools and methods to focus and concentrate the mind. But such intermittent periods of concentration of the mind’s energy cannot bring about lasting transformation on their own unless we can stand apart from the process and become a witness.


Becoming a witness to the mind is like being the person who sharpens a knife without being cut by its blade. Witnessing the mind sharpens the mind, and this sharpness of mind will not cause any harm to the space of infinite energy in which the mind exists.

A sharp knife will need less force to cut through an object compared to a blunt knife. When the mind is made intelligent, attentive, and alert, it uses far less energy than a mind that needs to be coaxed and prodded into action. 

Being aware of the space in which thoughts come and go, experiences appear and disappear, will make us very efficient users of the energy we call the mind.

 Optimize your mind.

  1. Get positive: Start the day with a mantra. ...
  2. Be proactive: Don't check your email first! ...
  3. Mentally prepare: Visualize your success. ...
  4. Read a book (even if it's just a page) ...
  5. Make yourself accountable: Enlist a partner or mentor. ...
  6. Write: Prime yourself for creativity. ...
  7. Make a daily to-do list. ...
  8. Take regular breaks throughout the day.

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