Training your mind?

Felt like updating this:

Anyways, think I found what I was looking for. After years of searching for what I need to make me complete I stumbled on it.
I've lifted for years, and even at my size (only around 163) I'm a lot stronger than most big guys at my local gym. STILL, doesn't give me a sense of accomplishment, and still had self doubt about myself.
Then, boxing of course figured if I got really skilled, and sparred everybody then all self doubt would be taken out of me. I've gotten pretty good, and spar pretty well against most people, but still self doubt.
Then, figured Martial arts. If I'm able to rip anybody (no matter how big) apart by going for there eyes, throat, groin, knees, etc figured I'd feel empowerered, and not afraid of anything. I'm getting to that level, but feel no different.

I started going to church two weeks ago though (a good church I might add), and it has done more for me mentally than all 3 of those combined ever will. Makes me see a lot different basically...I was trying to be better, and superior to everyone....YET, no matter what nobody is better than anyone else when it comes down to it. Everyone is equal, and it doesn't matter wether I could bench 500 pds, would be a pro boxer, or as good as Bruce Lee I'm equal to everybody else in the long run. Besides, I've realized I have a lot of gifts (mentally, and physichally), and if I don't use them properly then there wasted. Been trying so hard to be better than everybody else...Never bothered to really help anybody along the way. I have judged everybody on there weaknesses (didn't bother trying to help them either) rather than there strengths.

Anyways though, I felt obligated to post this update. I know not everybody believes in God/ believes in church/ etc, but for those with self doubt, and lacking direction (like I was) that is willing to take a chance like I did...It's worth a shot. Also think I happened to find a good church where the preacher is genuine about what he says, explains things well, and the people there are also mostly genuine, welcome all, and not hypocrits. It's amazing it's only been 2 weeks as I already feel like i'm a total different person for the better.

 

If you really want to then go ahead. I'd expect criticism, and willing to hear it. Anyways, I didn't want to make this a religious debate, or anything like that.
My intentions were that maybe somebody was like me, and didn't feel as though there good enough...So, I'd share my story of how I made myself feel better, and they can make there own path in life.
It's no different than telling somebody how you physichally train for a fight. The only thing your telling them is what you do based on your personal experience.
Thought I'd share...Flame all you want.:thumbsup

 

Thank you, I appreciate it.