Mind is a vehicle through which the soul interacts with the world. This is an objective engagement where the soul is in charge of level of involvement and utilization. This connection is energy intensive (Intense attention and involvement ~ intense energy expenditure).
It facilitates learning, development, survival in the world.
Overuse of the mind in a state of low self awareness and lack of holistic understanding of worldly processes is a sign of severe involvement. It eventually blinds the soul.
Habit is an example of repeated use of the mind through a particular process (cue/trigger/narratives, involvement, behavior, reward) for a particular favorable outcome (physiological, intellectual, emotional, mental). In a habit (for example liquor, video games, ciggerate smoking, binge watching television/movies), a specific part of mind or its pathway is repeatedly activated. A soul stuck in a self reinforcing loop of such a habitual activity has low self awareness, self regulatory ability, and limited understanding of resulting unintended consequences.
Over time, the thin line of separation between the soul and mind-body becomes murky. It now becomes a subjective engagement ~ The mind (personality) dominates over the soul. Energy flowing from the soul through this junction is now restricted (~ a bottle neck). It impacts physical, intellectual, emotional, mental, occupational, family and social wellness. As the habit graduates into a pattern or a blindspot, it becomes second nature. Eventually, karmic particles that have settled around this connection, become strongly associated around the soul.The mind can now only draw energy from the physical body. A gap in energy demand and supply results in stress. Over time the body pays the price. It loses lustre, develops adrenal fatigue. Excessive functioning of Brain and organs damages them permanently over time. Soul is unable to continue in such a body and has to separate.
Utilizing the mind while being self aware, in a mature and responsible manner does not allow the mind to dominate. Connection is followed by disconnection. There is no habitual potentiation of a particular mind pathway. Energy flow is steady, efficient and uninterrupted. The soul utilizes the mind efficiently only when required and then allows enough time for the body and mind to relax. There is no hurry and hence no spike or surge in activity. Persistent self awareness means there is no habitual potentiation. As a result the soul maintains its dominance and knows when and how to detach. The soul uses the mind at will as a temporary objective engagement, only when needed and withdraws in its own bliss when it's purpose is completed.
