To a large extent, the way we think determines who we are and what happens to us.
We cannot harbor poisonous thoughts without their effects visibly showing in our lives. If we dwell on our inadequacy and ineffectiveness, for example, circumstances will prove us correct because we will invite self-defeating events to us.
On the other hand, replacing destructive thoughts with hope-filled, optimistic ones brings peaceful and confidence-producing circumstances to us. We will radiate competence and joy.
Today I will make it a habit to continually replace pessimistic thoughts with optimistic ones. I will dwell on what is uplifting so that I may increase my courage and confidence as well as better my circumstances.
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'Those who leave everything in God's hand will eventually see God's hand in everything.'
How timely for me (well, any day would be good for me to hear this). I will achieve something in my life and look at the negative things about it--pick it apart--rather than the positive(s) about whatever it is. I have thought of myself as the eternal pessimist. That was so much more so when I was drinking. I am trying to learn how to count my blessings and be grateful. Great post!
