I wanted to share my favorite paragraph so far from the book I am reading. I've really enjoyed it....and have definitely learned some things in regards to controlling your thoughts. When something upsets me or makes me mad, I tend to let myself get worked up over it repeatedly. So, I'm trying a new trick......no dwelling. :)
"There is so much about my fate that I cannot control, but other things do fall under my jurisdiction. There are certain lottery tickets I can buy, thereby increasing my odds of finding contentment. I can decide how I spend my time, whom I interact with, whom I share my body and life and money and energy with. I can select what I eat and read and study. I can choose how I'm going to regard unfortunate circumstances in my life-whether I will see them as curses or opportunities (and on occasions when I can't rise to the most optimistic viewpoint, because I'm feeling too sorry for myself, I can choose to keep trying to change my outlook). I can choose my words and the tone of voice in which I speak to others. And most of all, I can choose my thoughts."
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Love...Love this Amy! I needed that tidbit of wisdom today...glad I came across your blog!
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