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Thinking helpful thoughts
“Whether a thought is spoken or not, it is a real thing and has powers of reality.” - Frank Herbert
Over the past generation science has been discovering more about the power of our minds and thoughts in affecting, or quite literally, shaping our reality. It’s one of those discoveries that should make people wonder in awe and question how our reality works. At the very least, it should persuade us to focus on more pleasant and positive thoughts that can help benefit our overall wellbeing and quality of life. The science is there. It’s our job to be more mindful about where we are focusing our attention at all times.
I feel like, in general, most people would agree that their outlook on life and thought patterns contribute to their overall quality of life. In the simplest terms, the person with the more positive attitude is most likely going to have a more positive life experience. A lot of it has to do with our expectations. Consider these three statements: “I am going to,” “I will try to,” and “I hope I can.” Who will most likely succeed? There is a big difference between the person who says, “I’m getting there,” and the person who says, “This is taking forever.” It’s all in the mindset.
It’s amazing how simple the idea is, but how difficult it can be to put into practice, especially when things are not going the way we would like them to. We can…
