Mind over matter.

Mind over matter. This is true in all parts of life. Every religion talks about the importance of your thinking.

"What we think, we become" Hindu Prince Gautama Siddharta, the founder of Buddhism, 563-483 B.C

Before anything became a reality, it was a thought. By taking control of our thoughts, we can achieve our dreams. Do you have a business idea? Use the power of the subconscious mind. Visualize success.

"Watch your thoughts, for they become words. Watch your words, for they become actions. Watch your actions, for they become habits. Watch your habits, for they become character. Watch your character, for it becomes your destiny."

As a christian, I base my thoughts on the Word of God, the Bible. The proverbs, for example, have many teachings about the power of wise thinking and how it can affect your life.

"For the LORD giveth wisdom: out of his mouth cometh knowledge and understanding."

There is scientific evidence that subatomic particles can have different behavior depending on the observer. Subconscious beliefs create realities. Meditate on words of wisdom and they will become part of your reality. The more knowledge you have, the more power your thinking will have.

"Language shapes the way we think, and determines what we can think about." Whorf

Picture yourself in that new car or in that mansion of your dreams. Keep away from thoughts that will hinder success. If you are charitable it allows you to have an open mind about money without being attached to it. Attachment to money is a hindrance toward becoming wealthy. Fear of illness invites sickness. Faith is a phenomena created by what we think.

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Nahom Kidanemariam
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The gifts of Buddha eyes

Buddha Eyes are often referred to as Wisdom Eyes they are a symbol of all the wisdom and knowledge that Siddhartha collected through his privileged life growing up as a child in a palace with a wealthy father, then into his youth when he discovered how sheltered he had been and finally in adulthood made the decision to make a change for the better. Siddhartha traveled across Asia learning and living with ordinary people, meditating in solitude in order to find an end to the worlds suffering.

The two eyes are obviously just that, the eyes of the Buddha, and even though the eyes carry a great significance so to do the symbols that can be above and bellow the eyes. The small dot or swirl just above and in between the eyes is a representation of a third eye or brow chakra which symbolizes inner wisdom and all the knowing. The squiggly line that looks a lot like a question mark is the Nepali character for the number one, which is a symbol for the unity of all things, with the idea that all things are one in the same.

Wisdom eyes are most commonly seen on stupa's also known as Buddhist shrines in the country of Nepal. The eyes are located on all four sides of the tallest tower where they can stare or gaze out above the city. Buddha Eyes symbolize the all-seeing omniscience of the Buddha who has transcended into enlightenment. They are so prevalent in Nepal that they have become a national symbol.

In the end after practically starving himself to death Siddhartha discovered that there are many paths to follow, but the best way to live a fulfilling life is to follow the middle path. Every time you look into Buddha Eyes they will reassure you that there is a means to an end and that even though life is full of suffering if you can achieve enlightenment by giving everything you have and expect nothing in return you can attain liberation from suffering.