Healing Hearts Episode 5 - Negative Thought Patterns & Cognitive Distortions

When we indulge, entertain, and feed negative thoughts, we sabotage our own healing and happiness. Thoughts will always “knock on the door of our minds.” We must view our thoughts and inner dialogue like we view a visitor that comes to our door. Think of how diligently we guard our homes and valuables. We use locks, security systems, and fences. We do not open the door for just anyone. And if a robber shows up at our front door carrying weapons, we would never willingly open the door to him. No one would invite him in, feed him food, give him tea, and ask him to stay the night. And yet, this is exactly what we do with negative thoughts that knock on the door of our minds and hearts. We cannot control who knocks on our door (of home or mind). But we can control who we let in. Who we feed. And who we invite to stay the night.