I disagree, I think that controlling one's thoughts is perhaps only one way to approach mental mastery. I think that the state of observation is effective if you understand that you are directing your focus and thoughts arise according to your focus. Thus, it appears to me to make little sense to combat observation and control as such. Rather I see it that such 'directing' (control) of the mind is done through the willed act of observation.
Instead of containing my mind and thoughts, I empty it to reveal infinity at its core. The mind is empty in its purest state. Look how much turmoil a mind always tossing contents around experiences. It is the stillness of Pure observation which releases mental and emotional energies from their solidified forms, returning to a state of growth and potential. In my experience, anyways.
Instead of containing my mind and thoughts, I empty it to reveal infinity at its core. The mind is empty in its purest state. Look how much turmoil a mind always tossing contents around experiences. It is the stillness of Pure observation which releases mental and emotional energies from their solidified forms, returning to a state of growth and potential. In my experience, anyways.