You have heard the statement that you create your own reality and potential happiness. Is it true ?
I agree with the above statement based on my own experiences where changing one thought can change my mood.
There may be events that we may not have control of or at surface is not our own creation. But how we think about it, has direct impact on us.
Imagine worry and fear about finances that you may not have enough income.
How do you feel as a result of that thought? I would feel worried, scared and agitated.
Imagine now if you can change the thought and belief that your finances in the future will be taken care of and you will figure it out.
How would you feel as the result of that thought? I would feel relaxed, calm and energetic.
We can list many other similar thoughts that can bring us misery or joy.
It may sound optimistic to think about positive side of issues. For many people, including myself, being calm and relaxed provides better opportunity to solve issues.
I know there are people who are constantly worried and are on guard. I have not seen much calmness and presence in them. They usually ends up moving from one drama to another with no joy.
Our situation in life, is a hybrid of factors. Some factors may seem we had no control over its creation. Some factors we have control over - our beliefs and reactions which determines quality of our living experience.
What are top stress causing thoughts for you?
How would you like to change your mood through your thoughts?
Copyright .2019 by Shervin Hojat
It makes so much sense to see things as positively as we can, and yet as human beings we often like to ‘moan and groan’ to friends about how bad things are...and self indulge in catastrophising and general negativity...This can create a stressful life, where these moods are in control...
To change this, we have to become ‘aware’ of our thoughts...this can take a certain amount of time ie to get used to a new habit...but once ‘installed’ into our brain...hard wired in effect...things will become easier...it is fact now that just thinking about things can have a dramatic effect on the brain...and change its structure...Merely thinking about exercise can show changes in the brain as if we had physically exercised! Amazing! Think of the possibilities here!
Therefore thinking about things in a positive and constructive way is very powerful for changing our reality for the better...
Diana,,,
Built into all of us are the fight and flight responses that control our blood pressure action when faced with great trauma. We have to learn to figure out what is really important in order to feel happy and contented.
Ron