The Mind?

The following are a few questions I will be tackling in the next couple of weeks. Any thoughts, knowledge, insights, or experiences are greatly appreciated.

[ul]
[li]What is mind?
[/li][li]What is its nature?
[/li][li]What constitutes the mind?
[/li][li]How does it work?
[/li][li]What is its function?
[/li][li]How does it help us on the Yogic Path?
[/li][li]How does it hinder us?
[/li][li]How do we control it?
[/li][/ul]
Blessings Be?