Episode 211: Thought Is Neutral; What We Make of It Is Personal

Life is a series of ups and downs for all of us.  We have no choice about where and into what era we're born, who we will encounter throughout our lives, and what circumstances we may face.  Our navigation system APPEARS to be the thoughts we have about life, but it isn't.  Thoughts are the ideas and images we bring to mind, sometimes intentionally, sometimes randomly.  But the feelings engendered by our thoughts are the true navigation system.  What we make of our thoughts, how seriously we take them, whether we recognize negative thoughts as red flags, matters.  When negative thoughts and feelings appear to be important and meaningful --  things we must take seriously and deal with -- we slip into a downward spiral unintentionally.  When we wake up and remember negative thoughts and feelings are Caution signs on the road of life, we can slow down, quiet our minds, allow those thoughts to pass, and soon we get fresh ideas and a better perspective.  We pass through "thought storms" just like travelers on a road trip pass through thunderstorms.  The same advice works: slow down, trust yourself to get through it, and soon you'll see the sun again.Support the show