The Practicing Mind by Thomas M. Sterner

The ride is smooth, and they all reach their desired destination in the least amount of time, with the least amount of effort and fatigue. Their energy is directed by the refined commands of the disciplined driver. In contrast, a disciplined driver, who has the reins in his hand, is in control and directs the horse down the focused, chosen path, wherever it might be.

The driver holds on to the railings and is just as helpless as the horses as they all watch the scenery go by. They do not know where they are or where they are going at any given moment. The four horses run wild all day, exhausting themselves and the driver as they bump along off the chosen path, constantly changing directions. The driver, who has an undisciplined mind, steps onto the chariot but has no hold on the reigns. In this story, the horses represent the mind. The story is about a chariot rider who steps onto a Roman-style chariot drawn by four horses. Designed to be a primer for slowing down, becoming more aware of the present moment, and increasing self-discipline and focus, Sterner's brilliance. Sterner's book THE PRACTICING MIND almost parodies itself. There is a story, many centuries old, that describes these struggles. Deborah Adams, reviewer for Bookpleasures -Deborah Adams, Reviewer for Bookpleasures In a society of immediate gratification, Thomas M. “We think that our struggles today are known only to us, but they are timeless, and those who lived long before us faced the same internal struggles that we do. This new book explores specific techniques, such as thought awareness training and setting goals with accurate data, and demonstrates how using these techniques will not only help you reach your objectives, but will keep you engaged in each moment of your life, throughout the process of accomplishing those goals.

The Practicing Mind by Thomas M. Sterner