Thoughts & Stories
Reflections on the spiritual journey, conscious leadership and self-development.
Have you ever wondered whether this vast universe, in the middle of which each of us goes about our business, has a set of rules? Some regularity that holds. And imagine for a moment what it would be like if you knew those rules. How much more precise your decisions would be.
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There are three types of discipline: physical, mental, and spiritual. Physical discipline means taking care of your body and your environment. Consistent training, good nutrition, a clean and ordered space. Mental discipline means your thoughts are structured, your calendar is planned, and you know where, how, and why you're moving. Spiritual discipline adds specific practices — meditation, energy management, rituals — that keep your inner state strong.
Discipline is a promise you make to yourself: that you will do what you said you would do, even when you do not feel like it, when a friend calls, or when you have a slight cold. By keeping that promise, you build trust in yourself. Your self worth and self respect rise. Your inner child feels held, safe, and secure.
A good colleague of mine once said, “Discipline is the highest form of self love.” Those words stayed with me for a long time and inspired me to explore discipline more deeply and write about it.