A Strong Neutral Mind ≠ Passivity

Through meditation, you can develop a strong neutral mind. But don’t mistake this for being passive when action is needed.

In yogic thought, there are three functional minds - negative, positive, and neutral. Each thought – and there can be a 1000 in the blink of an eye – passes first through the negative mind, then the positive, and finally the neutral mind.

The negative mind assesses potential danger. The positive mind assesses potential opportunities. The neutral mind weighs input from the negative and positive minds and makes a decision.

When the neutral mind is weak, you may get stuck in indecision or be subject to your emotions. But when the neutral mind is strong, you can assess a situation in a matter of seconds, so when you're triggered, you can go within, reconnect with a neutral state, and access your intuition. From here, you can assess your reaction.

A strong meditative mind is a discerning mind. You may be able to better understand the various sides of an issue – rather than polarising the situation, reducing multiple perspectives to good and bad or us and them. With a stronger grasp of the root of a problem, you’re better equipped to take productive action.

Sometimes the best course of action is inaction. Sometimes you might need to take a stand. A strong neutral mind can help you decide.

The more you practice Kundalini Yoga and Meditation over time, the easier it will become to hold neutral ground when you get triggered. But if you find you need a quick fix, try a 3-5 minute round of Sitali Breath using this easy guide.