We cannot control our thoughts, but we can respond to them in a healthy way that integrates our thoughts with our values and behavior.
Talking Points:
- The brain is designed to keep us safe and help us regulate our energy and resources. As powerful and amazing as the mind is, thoughts still seem to be able to wrestle free of conscious control because of our powerful survival instincts.
- A best practice for the thought life is to quality check your thoughts, then purposely let them go. Don’t hold on to the bad thoughts, and do let the good ones help you.
Discussion:
- Initial reactions to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- How do you deal with negative thoughts? Is it hard to let them go? Explain.
- In what ways can analyzing your thoughts be beneficial? Give one example.
- Are you able to let thoughts go? Why do you feel it’s difficult?
- How do thoughts affect actions? Give both a positive and a negative example.
- Is there a step you need to take based on today’s topic?
