The Buddha spoke of 'cultivating' our mind, letting
unwholesome emotions and thoughts wither away while strengthening wholesome
ones. Anything that is fed energy will grow. When we deliberately cultivate
gratitude, we will gradually become naturally grateful people. That works on almost anything. (If we
cultivate negative mind states, jealousy or criticism, they will become who we
are.)
Be careful of what you spend your energy on. I try to be very picky. I have said before, I practice saying to
myself: “In the whole scream of things, is this really important now, today or
tomorrow?” If it has no real importance,
or it is a negative thought or emotion, why spend energy on it?
You’ll find there is much to be grateful for if you spend
energy on being positive, loving and kind (add your own list of
important attributes). How do you want
to touch other people? Surely it is not
in a negative manner. In addition, it can have a domino
effect and get passed onto others.
Be happy, share positive energy and God bless you.
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