The human mind has a tremendous amount of power in
our lives. That which holds our attention determines our actions. Because of
that, where we are today is the result of the dominating thoughts in our minds.
And the way we think determines what our attitudes are. The good news is that
you and I can change that. You can control your thoughts, and because of that,
you can control your attitude.
Let’s do an experiment that will show you what I
mean. Take a moment to think about the place where you live. No problem. You
decided to think about it, and you did it. Next, imagine for a moment that the
place where you live has burned to the ground, and everything in it is gone.
What kind of emotional response did you have? Maybe you were sad because many
irreplaceable things would have been lost in a fire. Maybe you were happy
because your current living situation is terrible and a fresh start would do
you good. The point is that your thinking prompts your emotion. That’s key, and
here’s why:
Major premise: We can control our thoughts.
Minor premise: Our feelings come from our
thoughts.
Therefore: We can control our feelings by changing
how we think.
Why is that important? Because your attitude is
your emotional approach to life. It’s the framework through which you see
events, other people, even yourself. That’s why I believe the saying, “You are
not what you think you are, but what you think… you are.”
How are the dominating thoughts of your mind
affecting your attitude?
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