Break the Mental Chains of Bad Habits

Strong mental chains are forged from desire and habit. Each time action is taken to fulfill desire, another link is added. Use discernment and self-discipline and break the chain
~Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian

We all have experienced habits that keep us from living in the highest way. Those habits can be deeply ingrained and are difficult to break. Desires can create habits. Sometimes the habits are useful and sometimes they aren't. For example, a desire for sweets can create a habit that leads us to unhealthy eating. Or a desire to live a life that is peaceful, joy-filled and fulfilling can come to fruition when we focus on practices that are physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually uplifting. Our regular daily meditation practice supports us in developing the discernment to know what does and doesn't support a better way of living, thinking and being and gives us the self-discipline to create good habits in order to live our best lives.