Mind over matter One of the (1)___________________ (fascinate) and (2)____________________ (certain) most difficult ideas to believe about human beings is that we may be able to influence our bodies and the world around us through the power of thought almost as (3) _______ (easy) as through our actions. This idea is known as 'mind over matter'. Some scientists take the idea more (4) _________ (serious) than other scientists. The more they study the evidence, the (5) ___________________ (strong) their belief is that this amazing ability actually exists. They think it is one of the (6) ____________________ (important) discoveries about the mind in recent years.