Keep your hand on the plow, hold on.
~ Mahalia Jackson
There is a verse in Luke where Jesus exhorts his followers not to look back once their hand is on the plow. I think the woman in the Nine of Coins card would agree; it is discipline and dedication that has gotten her to a place of independence and self-sufficiency, not second guessing and wishy-washy thinking. Those kind of thoughts can distract us, suck the energy right out of our efforts and waste our time. 'Stinkin' Thinking' is the title I've given Eugenia Loli's collage. In 12 Step groups, this describes people who have reverted back to destructive thinking patterns ("I could just take a few pills to help me relax, then I'll flush the rest.") Action follows thought; if we dwell on an idea long enough, we will likely act on it. But detrimental thoughts can be replaced with healthier ones if we are aware of them. The mind can't be flipped on and off like a light switch, but we can pick up the reins and guide it in a new direction.
think it then do it. Would that it were that eaxy
ReplyDeleteUsually only easy when it is something we shouldn't do rather than should do. :)
DeleteThe switch is sometimes hard to locate in the dark.
ReplyDeleteThat's because there isn't one! :D
DeleteNow if I could just convince myself the next cigarette smells like a rotten fish....
ReplyDeleteThat is the hardest habit I ever gave up!
Delete"Action follows thought"
ReplyDeleteit is hard to think positive when you're dead tired. Maybe tomorrow after a good night sleep :D
I think in the 'action follows thought,' it's more about us not being mindful of where our thoughts are leading us; we find ourselves doing what we will regret later.
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