Most of us have heard this statement so many times it has become almost rote, cliched, and empty.

Mind Over Matter More Than Cliche

Sometimes it takes an active example to remind us of the power of words. Especially those that have become empty and vacuous to us. Perhaps due to their overuse. This is one turn of a phrase that I can attest has an indescribable power.

What Is Matter?

Matter, in scientific terms, is defined as the substance everything we see is composed of. It is the material component of things we behold. As corny as it may sound, not only are we composed of matter but our whole being matters.

The difference between Matter and Matters

On the other hand, matters are defined as things we deal with (issues) daily. They are the encounters that move us. Matters give purpose to matter.

So, when one says to exercise mind over matter, it is a charge for one to use their mental powers to overcome whatever weaknesses present within our physical bodies or impact our physical body.

David Adams, the author of the work “The Man Who Couldn’t Stop,” penned the phrase, “Mind over matter represents the triumph of will over physical hindrance. Our thoughts are our weapon against the world.”

Exercising Mind Over Matter Is Challenging

While it seems easy enough, it’s not necessarily so.

In times of ease, it is not hard to find the mental bandwidth to rise above issues faced or turn our faces to a more positive acclimation when pained.

However, it is much harder to demonstrate the type of mental power to rise above when in the throes of debilitating pain or overwhelmed with cascading problems. That type of mental power comes from exercise. It comes from shaping the mind. Training the mind to recognize the power you have over it. That type of power is built into you.

Let’s Drive This Home

A few months ago, my son underwent an ordeal. A procedure ended up as an emergency. It was a moment when many would have collapsed. But instead, I bore witness to an indescribable strength. That type of strength is not something that comes easy. In a moment of intense vulnerability, mine not his, I asked him are you okay? He shrugged and nodded. Then I asked him how? He looked at me and said, “mind over matter.”

At that moment, those words hit me. I was flabbergasted. I was astounded at how my son could stand there when he should have been in pain and when he should have passed out. When his heart could have stopped, he stood there. With all the strength imbued upon him, said mom, “mind over matter.

A Very Valuable Lesson

That taught me that mind over matter is no simple phrase. It is powerful. My son’s use of it showed me what is possible. We do have the power to exercise an indeterminable insuppressible faith that will carry us through our most harrowing moments in life. We must tap into it.

How?

We begin by exercising this mindset in small matters.

So, my message for you today is to remember the power of words. Remember that nothing is impossible to you if you believe. And one can absolutely demonstrate mind over matter, but it comes through the development of strong faith.