Thursday, February 26, 2015

Providential Guideposts ... p. 53



PERSONAL CHOICE
As is ever the case in matters of personal well-being, the mind plays a pivotal role, that of hero or villain.

One such villainous thought known to take hold in the mind is self-doubt. Along with this, a number of equally self-destructive correlative emotions are triggered, any or all of which serve to reinforce our weakened sense of self-confidence: discomfort; loss of composure; unworthiness; comparison with others.

Thoughts of self-doubt have no place in the mind. At the very least, they are undeserving of consideration and should be dispelled.

A change of attitude is called for; one that confirms our own self-worth. Reason alone points the way: in a state of absolute repose we consciously turn the mind to thoughts of self-love and love of others. Ever-lurking negative thoughts are put to rout, our self-respect renewed. And, not least, our innately God-given Goodness is affirmed.

When all is said and done, changing our outlook for the better is a matter of personal choice; that of a blessing.

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