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THE POWER OF YOUR THOUGHTS
THE POWER OF YOUR THOUGHTS
Written by Celine Wallace
How much of our thoughts create our reality? Is there energy behind them? Are we able to think absent-mindedly, from our conscious or subconscious mind without it altering our existence in any way? This has long been a debated topic, and with the current upheaval of the world, there has never been a more appropriate time to recognize that we are the creator of our thoughts and our reality.
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Yes, the energy of thought is a real concept. Our thoughts have power, and our physical reality is an energetic system. How? Well, our thoughts are made of energy, which translates into words of energy, words then change into actions of energy, actions then lead to creating your physical reality.
We can create manifestations through our thoughts, words, and activities, which then use energy to form objects, conditions, and experiences. So, then the question becomes, what energy are we choosing to transmit into existence?
Before the cosmic order was tipped on its head with lockdowns and quarantines around the world, we would often try to make life better in the form of material things—buying new clothes, houses, cars, and anything you can name. With limited access to those in recent times, it has become clear that external factors only provide temporary relief. Yes, they release dopamine, the feel-good hormone, yet they are not essential for survival or relevant for long-term happiness.
All of these things are a distraction from obtaining happiness within ourselves. It's rather interesting, too, that the literal definition of materialism is “a tendency to consider material possessions and physical comfort as more important than spiritual values.” Do you think material possessions are more important than spiritual values? More important than your thoughts, words, and actions? These last few months, we have had time to sit and consider this, and I believe it's been a confronting time for most. I'm not saying this to make you feel guilty, but to offer you a different perspective. So next time you're seeking to create a better moment, instead of looking outside, look within.
I believe this new world dynamic will come with a shift towards more self-awareness, as we've had many weeks to contemplate our values. Now, if life isn't going the way we want it, more people will stop and think “Wait a minute! What am I doing or thinking about right now? Does it make me happy or sad?” In every moment we can think positively or negatively about ourselves and the circumstances. So let's choose positivity; choose optimism, because ultimately, whatever mental energies we channel seep into the world around us. They then become the structure of our lives.
Start to implement the power of positive thoughts by thinking about how intelligent you are, and you will be. Choose to believe how beautiful you are, and you will glow. Choose to believe you are loved, and more love will come back to you. How you feel and act depends on what you think. A thought precedes every action and emotion, so let's begin to choose beliefs that don't block or paralyze us.
Initially, it will be challenging to watch your thoughts, but as with any new habit, approach it gently. One day at a time, so you don't burn yourself out on the first day by being overwhelmed that you have to change every self-doubting thought immediately. If checking your thoughts seems too tricky for now, start by watching what you say. For example, don't let something come out of your mouth that you don't physically want to happen. Scary to think that what we might've been saying or doubting could come into reality. Now, let's join in this together and watch what we think, watch what we say, and slowly we'll watch our thoughts change, and we will become the creators of our own lives. Let's use this time to awaken our minds and create a healthier and stronger world for ourselves, both inside and out. *
