Understanding and reframing our thoughts can seem like a daunting task. Our minds often struggle to connect and process everything we think. It’s essential to recognise that our thoughts don’t magically appear; they are the result of what we think, both subconsciously and consciously.
Think about how search engines and social media ads seem to know exactly what we’ve been talking about or searching for. Ads for that pair of shoes you want, the vacation you’ve been dreaming about, or the course you’re considering enrolling in seem to pop up everywhere. These ads are a constant reminder of our desires and needs, making it hard to stop thinking about them.
Now, consider how this same process happens with our thoughts. What we allow into our minds automatically shapes our frame of thought. If we focus on worry, we start thinking about everything associated with that worry, feeding it until it manifests in various aspects of our day. It’s a knock-on effect. Conversely, when we’re happy, well-rested, and excited about life, our thoughts are filled with positive things like upcoming holidays, our loving partners, and other sources of joy, which in turn manifest more positivity.
By understanding these analogies, we realize that we are the creators of our own thoughts, whether good or bad. Therefore, we can intentionally change our way of thinking to focus more on the positive than the negative. We all know what it feels like to be happy or unhappy. If we start intentionally shifting our focus towards positive thoughts, we create a cycle of positivity that motivates us to think even more good thoughts.
Consider the analogy of a wealthy person who continues to accumulate wealth. They are in a space of abundance, which flows easily into their life. On the other hand, a person facing challenges may focus on immediate needs finding it extremely difficult to focus on the positive, creating a cycle of hardship. What I’m trying to say is that we can create our own peace and calm by focusing on the beauty of little things and being abundantly satisfied. When we focus on joy, satisfaction, and the good things we have, we start shifting our perspective of what is.
Try this simple exercise: When you wake up in the morning and its raining say, “It’s a beautiful day. The rain will nourish the plants and animals and provide water for us,” instead of, “Ugh, it’s a dreadful day, and I have to go to work in this miserable weather.” Notice how different it feels when you frame your thoughts positively versus negatively. Practice saying positive words and being kind throughout the day. Be mindful of what you say and avoid letting anything negative pass your lips.
While we naturally go through constant changes in our lives, whether good or bad, we can change our perspective of how we see the world and ourselves. Kindness, love, beauty, and joy exist in everything if we look hard enough to see them. We need to be in a state of allowing, not disallowing. We are all worthy of great and good things in our lives, noone deserves to suffer.
Written by Tersia Woodenberg (Soulcheck)
Embrace the power of your thoughts and start creating the life you desire. 🌟✨ #SelfRegulation #Mindfulness #PositiveThinking #PersonalGrowth #
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