11-08-2019, 10:06 AM
Thank you all for the feedback. I think the problem came from the fact that I've tried to generalize and make principles out of the two words. And this got me confused. The two words are not intended to represent a static meaning always good or always evil. I understand Ra cannot talk semantics over narrow band communication and is on us to properly put things into places.
The scope of my confusion was mostly self-control vs self-discipline.
Here is an explanation which clarify my understanding:The author states the following: Self-discipline equals good habits, while self-control equals good choices.
Self-discipline is a strategy which helps you achieve your goals.
For example if someone is overweight and knows he needs two hours of moderate exercise daily then making time for such exercise and adding it to his daily schedule is self-discipline. To set the clock to ring at 6:00AM every morning is self-discipline.
The self-control part comes into play in equally positive way (at least this is author's opinion):
When the alarm goes off at 6:00 AM it is a matter of self-control to jump out of bed and start exercising as planned, despite you body's protest.
After getting tired 40 minutes into exercise session is a matter of self-control to keep exercising and not give up.
In other words knowing what you want and setting up the process you need to achieve it is self-discipline but making sure you follow through is self-control.
An this was the problem for me with meditating:
I've scheduled a 20 minutes session for meditation every morning which is the self-discipline part but then I had to control myself in following through with the schedule and not waste my time watching youtube videos instead, and to control myself to stay focused on the task I have chosen.
When we apply self-discipline in our lives the likelihood of having to apply self-control will be less.
The scope of my confusion was mostly self-control vs self-discipline.
Here is an explanation which clarify my understanding:The author states the following: Self-discipline equals good habits, while self-control equals good choices.
Self-discipline is a strategy which helps you achieve your goals.
For example if someone is overweight and knows he needs two hours of moderate exercise daily then making time for such exercise and adding it to his daily schedule is self-discipline. To set the clock to ring at 6:00AM every morning is self-discipline.
The self-control part comes into play in equally positive way (at least this is author's opinion):
When the alarm goes off at 6:00 AM it is a matter of self-control to jump out of bed and start exercising as planned, despite you body's protest.
After getting tired 40 minutes into exercise session is a matter of self-control to keep exercising and not give up.
In other words knowing what you want and setting up the process you need to achieve it is self-discipline but making sure you follow through is self-control.
An this was the problem for me with meditating:
I've scheduled a 20 minutes session for meditation every morning which is the self-discipline part but then I had to control myself in following through with the schedule and not waste my time watching youtube videos instead, and to control myself to stay focused on the task I have chosen.
When we apply self-discipline in our lives the likelihood of having to apply self-control will be less.