Contemplating Thoughts

Here is what some of the greatest minds have said about thoughts:

“As a man thinks in his heart, so he is.” ~Proverbs 23:7

“Change your thoughts and you change your world.” ~Norman Vincent Peale
“Watch your thoughts, they become words. Watch your words, they become actions. Watch your actions, they become habits.” ~Lao-Tzu

“Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go any higher than you think.” ~Benjamin Disraeli

“The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.” ~Marcus Aurelius

This morning, I’m thinking about thoughts. Do we set ourselves up for success or failure, happiness or unhappiness, with the thoughts we allow to run rampant in our heads?

Do our thoughts create our world? Or do our thoughts merely color our perspective of the world and those around us? And… is there a difference? Is there a way to disengage from our thoughts—from what we think is real—and see Truth?

Can we change our lives merely by changing our thoughts? If, say, a person with a negative attitude focuses on banishing pessimistic thoughts for, say, thirty days, will that person become a more positive and happy individual? Or is there an inescapable “Eeyore” gene that some people inherit?

How is a positive, upbeat person able to remain so, even with all the dark and scary things going on in the world? Is such a person deluding herself? Is hope a product of an optimistic mind? Should everyone strive for such a mind?

Interesting questions. And, no, I don’t have any answers. Yet. If you have some answers or opinions, please leave them in the comment section. I promise to contemplate your comments!

10 Powerful Quotes to Make You Smile by Donna Fasano ~ @DonnaFaz #Inspiration

If you know anything about me, you know that I'm a firm believer in positive thinking. Here are some wonderful quotes that I hope will lift you up to a wonderful place today! 

Not until we are lost do we begin to find ourselves. 

Consider difficulties an opportunity for joy; for when we are tested, our endurance has a chance to grow. 

Positive thinking evokes better energy, which promotes better initiative, which instills more self-confidence, which brings greater happiness, which leads to inner peace.

You are not what you have done; you are what you have overcome. 

Your life does not get better by chance; it gets better by change.

Attempting to change the direction of the wind is futile; work, rather, at adjusting your sails.

We rise by lifting others.

Your scars do not make you less lovable, nor should they make you less loving.

Your mind is a powerful thing... When you change your thoughts, you can change your life.

Every accomplishment begins with the decision to try.

Do you have a favorite quote that uplifts you? I'd love for you to share it in the comment section. Thank you, and have a beautiful day!