The Power of Thoughts

Welcome to the Jenni Carroll Perspective. In today’s episode we are going to explore another part of us that holds an incredible amount of influence over both how we experience life and also what we experience in life. The part of us that holds so much power is our thoughts. While we have heard it said that “thoughts become things” rarely do we fully understand and appreciate the extensive power within our thinking brain and how thoughts ultimately shape our reality. 

Thoughts are always influenced by our experiences, our emotions and our belief systems, and as a result they are never neutral. Sometimes thoughts reflect a momentary influx of feeling and are not representative of what we believe to be true. Other times, thoughts reflect deeper belief systems that are exactly what we believe to be true at our most foundational level. While we should always “hold loosely” to our thoughts, it is nevertheless important to pay attention to the types of thoughts we have, especially patterns that emerge. If we notice consistently negative thoughts, then we must decide whether or not we want to continue to adhere to the belief systems that are the source.

 Every loving thought is true, and every other thought is an appeal for healing. Understanding this truth encourages us to explore the pain and fear that motivates unloving, negative thoughts.

 Many of us ascribe to the superstitious belief that if we assume the best, we will be disappointed. And if we anticipate the bad, then we will somehow avoid what we most fear -  loss, death and pain.  Many of us also default to self-critical, judgmental, negative thinking. Here too we are superstitious, believing that without the constant self-deprecation, we may become selfish, egoistic or “a failure.”  

 Our negative, critical voice speaks only to the disconnection we have from our Intrinsic Worth. It does not in any way serve us, but only prevents us from experiencing life in an easier, more extraordinary way. 

 Understanding the driving force behind our negative thoughts helps us to choose differently. Exploring our deeper belief systems, including how we view ourselves, our purpose and the world around us is the first step. Ultimately, we must decide whether or not we want to continue to adhere to beliefs that cause us confusion, frustration and angst.  We always have the opportunity to reject negative thoughts, replacing them with new ways of thinking that more accurately reflect our goals, our needs, and our worth.

 There are foundational spiritual principles that will positively inform our thinking. Truths such as Intrinsic Worth, Psychological Separation and Persistent Forgiveness will support us in developing belief systems to manifest the very thoughts that will reflect our truest, kindest, most authentic selves. 

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