How to overcome thyself?

last SG · 2006-11-24T19:12:58+00:00

hahahaaha, only now my friend, only now

Isis SG

Hi all,

Me have a problem. My brain don't register what im studying on now.. i feel easily distracted and most of the time restless when it come to reading my notes, feeling not-stressful now ( which is a bad thing ) now esp the exam is around the corner..then there is always this karmic force going on, it seems that everytime when exam is here, i will have many "mara" coming after me.. tempt me not to study and break my concentration and.... past demon come and haunt me...

i recognise that that there are some hidden issues htat im facing that always appear during EXAM TIME.. Crying or Very sad

any suggestions in hw to cope with my problem?

Beyond Religion SG

If you cannot concentrate, try taking frequent but short breaks. This helps to breakup the chunks of "concentration time" into more manageable bits...

Would also help if you let us know how and in what form "Mara" has come and tempt you.

Best of luck to your exams!

An Eternal Now SG

Focus and concentration is key in studying.

If these 'mara' come only when you are studying and not in other times like playing or enjoying yourself in other things, it is probably because there is an inner aversion to studying, a mental thought 'how boring can that be'.

I suggest you watch your mind if there is any kind of aversion to studying, and if there is, learn to drop them and let go of them. Your heart must be there, you must be willing to study, like you are willing to do other things like watching TV, etc. Learn to enjoy studying. It doesn't need to be boring, it is only boring to the ego. The ego is always trying to escape what is present... it seeks something other than what is happening now. It wants to do other things or think of other things rather than studying. Always the 'self' that is causing problem. Therefore when studying, it is important to let go of the ego and the 'self' - there is no one studying, therefore no problem.

A summary: Don't force yourself to study. Study wholeheartedly without self. There is no question of overcoming or resisting the self when the self is absent.

Cenarious SG

Do all your homework everyday from the start of the year.

Isis SG

Originally posted by An Eternal Now:

Focus and concentration is key in studying.

If these 'mara' come only when you are studying and not in other times like playing or enjoying yourself in other things, it is probably because there is an inner aversion to studying, a mental thought 'how boring can that be'.

I suggest you watch your mind if there is any kind of aversion to studying, and if there is, learn to drop them and let go of them. Your heart must be there, you must be willing to study, like you are willing to do other things like watching TV, etc. Learn to enjoy studying. It doesn't need to be boring, it is only boring to the ego. The ego is always trying to escape what is present... it seeks something other than what is happening now. It wants to do other things or think of other things rather than studying. Always the 'self' that is causing problem. Therefore when studying, it is important to let go of the ego and the 'self' - there is no one studying, therefore no problem.

A summary: Don't [b]force yourself to study. Study wholeheartedly without self. There is no question of overcoming or resisting the self when the self is absent.[/b]

mm i quite agreed with what you say as above..

thanks

Smile

surfer188 SG

Your Mara's name is "Fear". It's nickname is "lazy".

Humans are very fearful & lazy inside. Like what you are now, Fear of exam & Lazyness crawl in.

The more you come/understand into Buddhism the more simple your mind will be.

Isis SG

Hi, just to share some opinion of mine. Smile

I could say incorporating buddhism teachings into daily life is a form of practise. Depending on each individual with his or her karma, their dharma door could be different. Personally, I believe anyone can learn Buddhism.

For me, i think i should focus on practising on the eightfold path at this stage of life. i have my weakness-> restless mind, burst of short temper at time, lust?, laziness: im still trying to get out of this karmic patterns of habits. Buddhism helps me alot in this way.

Well, actually I'm glad that i have a problem with studying, with the 'self'.. cos it offers an opportunity for me to learn.. focusing on the half-glass full. Frankly, i have been plagued by this problems and it giving me sorrow and unhappiness; having a ripple sort of karmic effects.

Who wants to suffer? Who aren't perfect here?

However, my heart is still restless and yearning to see the world. Perhaps when i have through: aging, dieases, death, sorrow, love, happiness, lust... perhaps i could learn to see things simplier..

Isis SG

Hi thanks for advice... =]

i didn't knw mara's has a nickname and there is laziness...

mm i m quite laidback la.. not lazy... ha ha =P

neutral_onliner SG

Well...Who's not Cool Is the same for many of us here...

may you be happy Cool

An Eternal Now SG

Now my exams (o levels) are over... anyway good luck and try your best Very Happy

Herzog_Zwei SG

Some people have to force themselves to study like dylexics have to force themselves to read from left to right and not right to left, schizophreniacs have to force themselves to double check what they see, hear and feel as they tend to hallucinate more often.

Isis SG

isit.. are u sure?

Herzog_Zwei SG

Isis, go report to Ra and Ramses

kenn3th SG

do a system restore on ur brain Laughing
anywayz.. focus, and nt let anything bother you, try to meditate under some relaxing music for about 5 minutes, this will clear ur mind... and after that. set yourself a goal for eg: doing 1hr of revision and maybe resting or playing for 30 minutes

Isis SG

err.. pls research properly on what is dyslexic..
it is not treated by the method u mentioned here...

Isis SG

heh that what im doing now.. in sgforum *relaxing* Twisted Evil

err but i think i become engrossed with it and lose track of time...

TYING SG

I went to this learning workshop. They say that a person's attention span can last for the most 25 mins if he is doing something that is not interesting to him. So maybe you study for 25 mins, take a break of 5 mins will produce better results.

Or maybe you can link what ur studying into a story of your own interest. I tried that countless time and it always work.

Herzog_Zwei SG

hey Isis,
Did I mention any thing about treatment? I only mentioned methods which aid them in overcoming problems in studies. Firstly, they have to remember words are read left to right, not right to left and for signboards, top down. Next, they have to break the word into pronounciable portions which is a difficult trial and error job. Do not presume unless you are certain.

Isis SG

er there wasn't what u really wrote before la... read above...

Dyslexic is more of is letter-sound associations than letter arrangement

Isis SG

after 5 min break, i could extend to 10 min then 20min..

Twisted Evil

Procrastinating...