Brain Stilling

Decision Making in Silence

Preface
As a normal human being, multitudes of thoughts pass our brain every second. We have approximately about 60,000 thoughts per day. Many of them are recycled. Most thoughts involve remembering the past or planning for the future They are often out of our awareness about various things. They are chaotic, and there are far too many of them preventing us from being effective or focused thinkers.. If we do not organize our thoughts they start running us. They clutter our minds and take us out of the present moment and hence we are distracted. Many of us have racing minds which means we are always thinking ahead towards outcome and solution, even when we are in dialogue with others and should be listening, considering input, and working with it in the moment. Racing mind creates reaction, not response, and impatience Effective decision making and effective management desires that we only invoke those thoughts that are needed by us. This is possible only if we stop the flow of undesirable thoughts to our brain. As we establish control over the five senses.... this continual flow of unwanted thoughts gradually ceases. The stage when the flow of undesirable thoughts (thoughts that have not been invoked by us) completely cease is the stage when brain stills.

Further
brain-stilling takes us out of "busy routine" mindset where we are inclined to react, and allows a spaciousness or quietness in which we can connect with the inner self, the divine and the truth bringing out our collective conscious - the insight, intuition & wisdom Truly speaking we do not still the mind, we simply bring all the activity going on in the brain to stillness and calmness. In brain stilling, the individual quietens his/her excitement and undesirable thoughts and develops right half of the brain that controls intuition as opposed to the left half which control logic and analytical capabilities. Some people believe that the creativity is more intuitive than logical. By doing so, we are able to think, speak and act more mindfully and skillfully, and have a more positive effect on those around us. Brain-stilling can be used when one need to arrive to a rational and enduring decision silently and peacefully, preferably in a 'Room of Silence'. Silence here "does not mean only absence of speech and noise, but a perfect calm in body, mind and heart. Let the decision-maker retire from life-problems, sit in silence, invoke peace, concentrate on the problem, meditate over the situation and wait for the 'inner guidance' to reach the solution" With still-mind flow one will find that they can think on different levels, from many different angles simultaneously. Because they are knowing the seeds of their thoughts their mind does not become cluttered and one can be aware of so much more. One will find that the increase in intelligence and intuition is unbelievable.

How to still the Brain?

Menu of such practices is very personal and based on one's cultural traditions, faith and wisdom practices, preferences, and place at any given moment. Yet there are a few practices that are included in many cultures to foster a connection with the Divine and to distinguish the insight and wisdom, and then incorporate that in practical ways into our everyday lives. The ways to brain stilling are Meditation and Breathing techniques and exercises The object of all meditation is to still the mind or more correctly, the result of meditation is a powerful control of the mind and thus the ability to still it. There are many forms of meditation; some use mantras (chanting), some use breathing techniques. Breathing techniques are other powerful tool to still ones mind. One can also practice the virtual vacation technique See yourself at your favorite vacation spot and Focus upon this vacation spot as you gently and deeply breathe. Notice the details of the space in whatever manner works for you. Imagine or see it, feel it, describe it, know it, hear it, smell it, or any combination of these sensory techniques

Summing up
The western management resorts to brain- storming to solve managerial problems. The Indian insight advocates a better alternative in the form of brainstilling. For rational and enduring decisions, silent mind is much more effective medium to get sound and lasting solution to all management problems. A perfect calmness is necessary. It indicates absence of any unnecessary and undesirable thought flow in the mind. Preferably manager should have a small room of silence attached to his office where he may retire from busy life to meditate in silence over the burning problems in case of need. By the method, the manager and the employees come into contact with the inner mind or higher consciousness for arriving at proper solutions to their problems. This is an another method to solve problems by remaining quiet and calling on the inner consciousness for getting an answer. Peacefulness is the only way out here to solve all problems. Once we enter into inner consciousness, we know what true behavior would be, what true solution to a problem is, what true action is.

 Types of Mind
Disciplined to apply ourselves in disciplined way to gain expertise in one or more academic field Synthesizing who can survey wide range of sources and weave this information for oneself or others Creative Respectful focuses on relationship Ethical impartial spectator who can sacrifice his own temporary well being as well as of others for his commitment to a broader mission

TQM the concept

Globalization and Liberalization asks for high quality goods & services and there is a clear and tremendous shift in organizations approach from production led to customer led As philosophy:
A business improvement philosophy which comprehensively and continuously involves all of an organization's functions in improvement activities. Total Quality Management is the management philosophy dedicating the entire organization to a relentless quality centered effort. It recognizes that involving everybody in maintaining and improving quality is a lot more efficient than paying a staff of quality control inspectors A management philosophy committed to a focus on continuous improvements of product and services with the involvement of the entire workforce.

TQM asks for

Managing quality and processes as per customers satisfaction Improvements must be continuous and focus should be long term It is necessary to involve EVERYBODY in quality improvements Strong leadership from TOP management and a holistic TQM culture

Total Quality Mind

To achieve TQM mission, one needs to put ones heart and soul in his/her performance of action/work and this is possible only by self motivation and self management. In fact, TQMind is prerequisite for TQMgmt The Indian insight into TQM indicates that mind is the master of total excellence of performance in any field of activity. Mind is a energy source of all the people in the organization to realize mission. Quality of Manpower is basically the quality of collective minds. Total quality of mind determines the quality of thought, perception ,ideology, attitudes and action that control total quality of product and services provided by any organization Indian ethos believes that the mind drives the actions and these action would result into customer satisfaction or de-satisfaction. In Indian philosophy, the mind is said to have indefinite capacity and power to influence and can be interpreted as expression of infinity and diversity breeds new ideas It is said that mind breeds thoughts. Thoughts occur again and again we become aware of them. These thoughts guides our actions, behaviors, decisions and in a way these thoughts start shaping the circumstances. The actions of one initiates the thoughts in other minds and breeds thoughts in other minds and thereby shaping their actions and in-turn the relationships and the whole environment. So the one who can control his senses and still his mind would be able to look beyond the worldly illusions and keep focus on his aim and goals directing his/her actions towards the achievements of such aims. He would be no longer a slave of his thoughts and prejudices and would act more appropriately.

Indian Ethos and TQMind

TQMind derives its vary concept from Indian ethos and culture. It strives to have
appreciates, and strives to achieve inner poise and balance Purification of heart, mind and soul Treats the work as worship and means to achieve their goals Seek joy from relationships, co-operation and sharing rather than competition and accumulation Strongly believes in concepts like honesty, truthfulness, compassion, forgiveness and treat them necessary for human existence To achieve self consciousness through meditation and transformation from lower consciousness to higher consciousness

The TQMind view looks at 9M (Mind, Mission, Motivation) apart from regular 6Ms (Men, Money, Machine, Material, Method & Marketing)

TQM Vs TQM
TQM (World View)
Excellence through Total Quality Management Focus on producing results Organize 6Ms Tools are plans, goals, schedules, checklists Checking, controlling, report to ensure direction Issuing orders to get the job done Instruct, issue notices Focus on who is wrong Managing others to achieve quality

TQM (Indian View)

Excellence through Total Quality Mind Focus on producing performers Mobilize Men & Mind to use other 7Ms Tools are agreement and commitment on means & ends Leading by example and exemplary conduct Integrated problem solving through empowerment and participation Make queries, encourage suggestions Focus on what is wrong Managing self to achieve quality

How?
Cultivating a sound philosophy of life Identification of the inner core of self Focus and practicing Karmyoga Brain stilling Cultivating sat guna Self consciousness and discipline through meditation and yoga