Thoughts shape Us
Earl Knightingale once wrote that we are what we what we think about. Makes a lot of since. This wisdom is widely accepted in secular and religious traditions. if we think negative thoughts and perseverate we become shaped by the thoughts. Down the proverbial rabbit hole.
This came to mind recently when I was reading the paper and was becoming irritated with the conflicts. It became apparent that by going on a news “diet” I could keep current at a top line level but not get wrapped up in all the silliness and absurdities.
Redirecting thoughts to more pleasant activities led me to doing some household chores I had promised to do. I checked them off the to do list and was no longer bogged down by the negativity of the news.