Thousands
of thoughts pass across my mind each day, and, over the years, I’ve grown more
and more determined to entertain, as often as possible, only the most useful
ones. If I have a choice in the matter – and I always do – why would I choose
to play host to an unpleasant thought when so many pleasing ones are waiting to
bolster and inspire me? Why would I choose to linger with a gloomy thought when
countless heartening thoughts are standing by? I’m not suggesting a pollyanna
approach to living, just a sensible one. I will occasionally face stressful
situations, of course, but I can do it most successfully with thoughts that are
constructive rather than despairing, thoughts that show the way forward rather
than down, thoughts that clarify rather then confuse. If someone set before me a
ten dollar bill and a one, I’d choose the ten in a flash, and I’ll pick a
bright thought over a dark one any day.
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