“Dwelling on any unhappy moment in life is like channel surfing through a thousand possible TV shows, selecting the one that troubles you the most, and then blaming your TV set for the pain you’re feeling.” – Guy Finley
You may have to read that quotation a few times for it to sink in. But isn’t it profound – almost humorously profound? Would someone choose to watch a troubling TV show if it was ultra-painful to watch – of course not. So why would someone choose to focus on their unhappiness? The odd thing is that most people do. They don’t realize they have a choice. They are manipulated by past behavior patterns. Sometimes they are not even aware that they are consciously choosing to dwell on unhappy thoughts, unwilling to let go of the uncomfortable emotions that accompany these thoughts.
What to do? Carefully choose what you think! And choose potently good thoughts. Don’t blame your spouse, your boss, your neighbor, the world! Search inside yourself. Take responsibility for your life, total responsibility.
All the great motivational experts boldly tell us this — don’t blame everyone else for your own lack and limitation. But it’s so much easier to do that, you say! Let’s blame the economy, let’s blame the rich, the poor, another race, another religion. But the real answer, the enlightening answer, the one that will make a huge positive change in your immediate experience is to take 100% responsibility for your own thoughts and actions.
Contain your thinking and start viewing the world in a new way. For what is the world – the world is YOU. The inner world of you creates the outer world. Think good thoughts and make every effort to feel good feelings (yes, you can absolutely do this). Be kind to yourself and choose to be kind to others.
This is all really Law of Attraction thinking. Getting even a gentle grasp on this concept will point you in a better direction. When you immerse yourself in this glorious positive thinking system, you will attract more positive aspects into your life. You will feel lighter, and have an improved sense of joy and appreciation.
But it takes time. Start your better journey. When those fearful negative thoughts pop into your head swat them away, brush them aside. Either conjure up a remarkable memory instead, focus on something excellent in your nearby surroundings, create an exciting plan or goal for the near future. Or find the unique humor in a situation and bring on a smile!
Amen, I agree