“We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.”
What this quote means
This saying of the Buddha highlights the creative power of our thoughts: they shape our inner reality and, by extension, the world we perceive and influence. It invites us to cultivate a positive and clear mind, because our thoughts determine our actions and experiences. It resonates in moments of discouragement or anger, reminding us we can choose our thoughts and thus our life. It's a call to mindfulness.
How to apply it daily
For one day, each time you catch a negative thought, immediately replace it with a constructive one.
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