The Thought Effect

WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS

WATCH YOUR THOUGHTS;
THEY BECOME YOUR WORDS.

WATCH YOUR WORDS;
THEY BECOME YOUR ACTIONS.

WATCH YOUR ACTIONS;
THEY BECOME HABIT.

WATCH YOUR HABITS;
THEY BECOME YOUR CHARACTER.

WATCH YOUR CHARACTER;
IT BECOMES YOUR DESTINY.

- Lao Tzu

As we think, we become. You might say, thoughts create everything.

Be aware of your thoughts for they have power over the kind of life you live. The thoughts we think influence what we say, what we feel, and ultimately what we DO.

When we repeat the same thoughts over and over again they become Dominant, Reoccurring, and Habitual. These same thoughts become our thinking pattern, and for better or worse, they impact every aspect of our lives and define our life experiences.

Many of us get stuck focusing on our feelings and would benefit immensely if we would pay more attention to the way we think. Doing so, is key to understanding our actions and reactions and making adjustments to feel better. Put another way, observing your thoughts and making adjustments will influence significantly the emotions you feel and the actions you take.

Here's a rule of thumb that will help you understand the thought effect: If you're experiencing negative emotions and you do nothing to change the thoughts to relieve the distress of these uncomfortable feelings, you can expect to feel worse. Thoughts trigger feelings that are aligned with your thinking.
On a positive note, however, we can always change our mind and replace negative thoughts with ones that promote growth and positive results.

Remember, our thoughts either makes us feel good or makes us feel bad. The choice is ours.

Keep your thoughts working in your favor:

1- Get in the practice of listening to your thoughts. What are the dominant thoughts about yourself, others and life in general that keep replaying in your head that are not serving you well? They are probably old, not practical, and in need of replacement. Change the thoughts and beliefs that need changing.
2- Interrupt negative thinking by making a choice to stop rather than continue your familiar path. 
3- Put forth the effort to understand your ways of thinking, but don't get stuck analyzing them too long. Change is the name of the game. Be deliberate in your effort to choose thoughts that help you feel good and motivate you to do better. 
4- Concentrate on what you want, what's important and meaningful to you, rather than what you don't want. It is always what we give our attention to that determines the depth of our personal peace. 

Remember: Negative thinking is never constructive.

Think on this:

I CAN BE HURT BY NOTHING BUT MY THOUGHTS.
                               
                                            Lesson 281
                                           A Course In Miracles

May you think thoughtfully and well.

Thank you for reading!