‘You need to learn how to select your thoughts just the same way you select your clothes every day. This is a power you can cultivate. If you want to control things in your life so badly, work on your mind. That is the only thing you should be trying to control.’
It is all about trying to be present and aware. It is all about the things we choose on a daily basis that create our habits.. which create our life. The same goes for our thoughts.
Our mindset determines our lives. What consumes your mind controls your life.
You cannot control life from the outside.. but yes, you can control your mind. Your reactions.
Ask yourself this: Did you really have a bad day, or just a bad moment that you allowed to turn your day into a bad day? Did you have ten or twenty bad minutes where you allowed your undisciplined thoughts to spread into worry, overthinking and fear?
Carrying heavy emotional weight often comes from refusing to let a single moment from the past go. Recognize it. And choose differently.
Remember, it is not about the situation, but about how you react to that situation.
In order to rule your mind, you must be aware of your thoughts. Our thoughts are not who we are. Our thoughts are part of our perspective, and our perspectives are sooo different, depending on our beliefs, education, knowledge, culture, traditions and many other things that vary from person to person.
You are the one who observes them.
You must liberate yourself from all the chains you have.. those chains have been there since childhood, placed on us by others. Starting with our parents, society, school..
Do not be a prisoner of your own thoughts and beliefs.
So please, do question your beliefs. Do they resonate with you? Be a watcher of your thoughts. Do they really serve you?
You are free only if your mind is free.
Many people are not aware of the true meaning of freedom. Or they see it only through the lens of financial freedom, which is also important. But that is not all. True freedom begins in the mind, long before it ever shows up in a bank account.
Financial freedom removes physical barriers. It lets you pay bills and buy options. But money cannot quiet a restless mind. You can own a mansion and still feel imprisoned.
Set yourself free.
Remember: those who think they cannot and those who think they can are both usually right.
Educate both your mind and your heart. Choose your thoughts and how you talk to yourself.
Train your mind to be your best friend.
Train your mind to follow your heart.
Train your mind to look for solutions and to serve you when it comes to practical things, such as how to get from point A to point B.
Your mind is a very powerful tool. Whatever you think, your body will follow. You spend most of your life in your head.. make it a peaceful place to be.
Train yourself to be present and aware of your thoughts.
Your feelings are the product of your thoughts.
Your feelings will tell you about the quality of your thoughts. Listen to how you feel. Watch your thoughts. But do not identify with them.
So either rule your mind or your mind will rule you. Because nothing kills you like your mind.. if you allow it.
This isn’t the only text. But today, it might be enough.