“Do something every day to improve your mind — learn a new word, do an anagram puzzle, sudoku your mind, read a book, read a stimulating blog post, anything that will help your mind just a little. Just a little turns into something huge.”  Steven Aitchison

When’s the last time you did a little calisthenics for your brain?

From a wise mind comes wise speech; the words of the wise are persuasive.  (Prov. 16:23; NLV)

It’s been almost two whole weeks since I’ve posted something about the brain or the mind.  As you know this is one of my favorite topics.  (It would be an interesting study to analyze why this is so, wouldn’t it?)  Two weeks ago I posted “Brain Maintenance Program” in which I referenced a great blog post that listed 47 ways to tune up your brain.  (If you missed that article, I encourage you to click the link and check it out.)

Onward and upward — this week, the Link of the Day lists no less than “100 Ways to Develop Your Mind.”  (Actually, there are 101 as the author’s last item suggests that you always over deliver on your promises.)  Again, the list is quite long, and there are some real surprises in it, but it does cause you to stop and realize that our brain is just like any other muscle and needs purposeful exercise in order to stay strong, healthy, and agile.  “Use it or lose it” applies to our minds just as much as it does with any other muscle group.

I don’t recommend that you try everything on the list, nor even a majority.  I propose that you use the list to generate some new ideas on ways to develop your mind.  After all, it’s the only one you’ll ever have.  You can’t go down to the brain store and get a replacement when the one you’ve got now fails because of misuse or lack or use.  God gave you your mind for a purpose, and at the risk of repeating myself, it wasn’t to “zone out” watching TV or reading the newspaper.  I’m a little disappointed that the list of 101 doesn’t include my favorite from the list of 47, i.e., Eat Dark Chocolate.  So while there is some redundancy, the two lists are different in many respects.

Interestingly enough, neither list includes one of the best ways I know of to develop your brain (and spirit, for that matter), and that’s journaling.  Dr. Randy Peck, whom you’ll recognize as one of the co-authors of our UNCOMMON Wellness Coaching audio series and ebook, will be starting a 4-week webinar series on journaling early next month.  Keep your eye on his blog, http://journaling777.com for details or let me know that you’re interested and I’ll make sure you receive the registration details as soon as they become available.

Choose to have a magnificent week!

Prayer Power
Father, again we thank You for the purpose or call you have on our life, and we especially thank You that You have given us the talents, skills, and mind to be able to carry out that purpose.

Link of the Day
100 Ways To Develop Your Mind

Blessings on you as you take your brain for a walk (or a jog?) today.

Photo by Mykl Roventine