Life is thought. When we cease to think, there is no life. How we think, is the kind of life we live. Since we are able to control our thoughts, we can determine the course of our life and the way we feel during our time here. It is very important to establish good thinking guidelines and follow them. Placing thoughts of peace and happiness in our mind will help to make our lives peaceful and happy. If we do not set our thoughts properly, we will be dragged through life by the nose.

"We are what we think." - Buddha (BC)

"It is the mind that maketh good or ill, that maketh wretch or happy, rich or poor." - Edmund Spenser (1552-1599)

Our daily life includes thoughts associated with responsibilities concerning work, other people, and handling problems. If possible, try not to think of too many different things, and don't move or think too quickly. Start out your day with a plan to come through to bedtime relaxed, contented, and ready for a restful night's sleep.

"Your own mind is a sacred enclosure into which nothing harmful can enter except by your permission." - Arnold Bennett (1867-1932)

Reflect about things that can improve your lot - learning, completing tasks and duties, pleasant and relaxing experiences, kind words. Think about your happiness, goals, life and it's pleasures, your principles and your conduct. Think about enjoying the moment.

"Garner up pleasant thoughts in your mind, for pleasant thoughts make pleasant lives." - John Wilkins (1614-1672)

What are you thinking about?

• Added: April 01, 2000
• Source: A Collection of Ideas About Life, An On-line Self-help Book about Life, Worry, Stress
• Author: Ken McIsaac email to mci@intergate.bc.ca
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