Controlling my mind...

Few days back, I bought a new cell phone, which has FM radio inbuilt. People who know me around here also know how much i think when i dont have anything else to do, or even worse, start judging and analysing people/activities. Well, of late, i have started avoiding doing that, because of the repercussions that has had in my life. Although its very tough for me not to think when i am not doing something, but this new FM thing is working marvellously in my favour. Whenever i am travelling, or sitting idle, i switch on the FM, and start listening to the banter of the RJ's or the songs being played. It sure keeps my attention tied up, and leaves no room for my thought process to start working. I know you might find it weird that why do i want to run away from my mind, but the fact remains that over the years, i have come to believe in the saying that "empty mind is devil's workshop". Whenever i have some work, or i am involved in something, i am thinking creatively/positively. Whilst, the moment i start letting my idle mind take control, it takes me to the destructive way mostly, ofcourse with a few exceptions. The mind, when it has an aim and purpose, is your best friend. It helps one to come up with solutions to the problems one is facing, and does all the work required to reach a decision. At times, it also has to work round the clock to furnish a work commitment. But, when it does not have a clear vision and goal, it might stray into unforeseen lands, and might eventually hurt you with thoughts which you otherwise wouldn't have bothered to think upon. Having said that, I don't mean that I don't indulge in creative thinking, but even that has a purpose, and brings a satisfaction in the end. What I avoid is aimless/negative thinking. I believe this happens in different proportions to everyone, only that it happens much to me, and that is the reason, i have started avoiding it taking control at those moments, and its working for me. I am a happy guy, a more self-controlled person. :-)