Guest guest Posted February 2, 2003 Report Share Posted February 2, 2003 Just thoughts Frustration is nothing more than a thought, yet it can turn a beautiful day into a miserable experience when you continue to hold it in your mind. Worry is nothing more than a thought, and even so it can hold you captive as surely as a cage made of steel bars. Confidence and determination are just thoughts, too, and when you continue to think them you can achieve incredible things. Happiness is a thought as well, one that can bring magnificent beauty and fulfillment during those times you choose to hold it in your mind. The next time you are frustrated, worried, angry or annoyed, remember that it's because you have decided to be so. You can just as easily decide to be confident, positively determined, patient, understanding, peaceful and even happy. If it sounds foolish and unrealistic to think peaceful thoughts of confidence when you're surrounded by turmoil and disorder, ask yourself this question. Would it be better to join in that turmoil with your thoughts, or to rise powerfully and positively above it? Your actions, your results, and the course of your life are directed by your thoughts. And your thoughts are ultimately determined by who you truly choose to be. -- Ralph Marston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2003 Report Share Posted February 2, 2003 That whole thing is interesting. I can turn the worry off so I need to be just as pushy when it comes to the confidence but perhaps the frustration thoughts or worry thoughts are more evident to us. Confidence or lack of it we feel without actual thinking. I need to say positive things to myself. Thanks, ine Just thoughts Just thoughts Frustration is nothing more than a thought, yet it can turn a beautiful day into a miserable experience when you continue to hold it in your mind. Worry is nothing more than a thought, and even so it can hold you captive as surely as a cage made of steel bars. Confidence and determination are just thoughts, too, and when you continue to think them you can achieve incredible things. Happiness is a thought as well, one that can bring magnificent beauty and fulfillment during those times you choose to hold it in your mind. The next time you are frustrated, worried, angry or annoyed, remember that it's because you have decided to be so. You can just as easily decide to be confident, positively determined, patient, understanding, peaceful and even happy. If it sounds foolish and unrealistic to think peaceful thoughts of confidence when you're surrounded by turmoil and disorder, ask yourself this question. Would it be better to join in that turmoil with your thoughts, or to rise powerfully and positively above it? Your actions, your results, and the course of your life are directed by your thoughts. And your thoughts are ultimately determined by who you truly choose to be. -- Ralph Marston Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 2, 2003 Report Share Posted February 2, 2003 ine, You are VERY welcome. Hope your Sunday is going great, Susie That whole thing is interesting. I can turn the worry off so I need to be just as pushy when it comes to the confidence but perhaps the frustration thoughts or worry thoughts are more evident to us. Confidence or lack of it we feel without actual thinking. I need to say positive things to myself. Thanks, ine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 PJ,, You are welcome. I have been sick for two weeks and just starting to feel have way descent. ) It doesn't help to be shattered in ANY way. We have to feel yes.....but how we feel is our choice. We don't HAVE to grieve but we do......I guess it is HOW we do it and for how long that matters. Susie Thank you, Susie. Wish I had read this yesterday! I am one who gets caught up in the turmoil and despair, at least for awhile, and then, slowly get it 'together' again. Because it doesn't help to be too shattered. We have to feel, grieve, and acknowledge, and then rise to the occasion and try to help in any way we can. So glad to hear from you Susie as I've missed you! Love & Hugs, Pj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 Thank you very much for posting this. I tend to choose frustration more often than not, even when there's really no cause to be frustrated. ~ Kassandra > Just thoughts > Frustration is nothing more than a thought, yet it can turn a beautiful day into a miserable experience when you continue to hold it in your mind. Worry is nothing more than a thought, and even so it can hold you captive as surely as a cage made of steel bars. > Confidence and determination are just thoughts, too, and when you continue to think them you can achieve incredible things. Happiness is a thought as well, one that can bring magnificent beauty and fulfillment during those times you choose to hold it in your mind. > > The next time you are frustrated, worried, angry or annoyed, remember that it's because you have decided to be so. You can just as easily decide to be confident, positively determined, patient, understanding, peaceful and even happy. > > If it sounds foolish and unrealistic to think peaceful thoughts of confidence when you're surrounded by turmoil and disorder, ask yourself this question. Would it be better to join in that turmoil with your thoughts, or to rise powerfully and positively above it? > > Your actions, your results, and the course of your life are directed by your thoughts. And your thoughts are ultimately determined by who you truly choose to be. > > -- Ralph Marston > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 3, 2003 Report Share Posted February 3, 2003 Hi Kassandra, You are VERY welcome. Hope your day is great, Susie Thank you very much for posting this. I tend to choose frustration more often than not, even when there's really no cause to be frustrated. ~ Kassandra Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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