One Thought
What is the One Thought that is consuming you today?
I find that each of us typically have one headline that consumes our minds. It is similar to how a news channel’s editor will focus news stories around one major topic. Usually that topic will stay in the news for 3-4 days (e.g. Mexican Drug Wars, Pirate Attacks, North Korea, etc.)
So, what is consuming you right now? What One Thought is scrolling through your mind today? Is it a good thought or a negative one?
Why am I asking? Because your answer will affect your day dramatically. It will infect your communication and your attitude, whether good or bad, and ultimately your relationships.
I remember a time when I helped a young up-and-comer deal with consistent worry. After talking through it with her we both realized that she was consumed by worry in the morning on her way to work. Her One Thought consumed her to such a degree that she couldn’t function at the level she needed to in her job. Her One Thought was a looping headline that needed to be turned off.
So what is a solution? For her it was changing her morning routine. Instead of a routine of worry, she woke up to a simple reading devotional. She then started turning music on and the television off. When she got in her car she played her monthly created playlist of positive music. When she got to her desk she focused on how she wanted to feel at the end of the day. She then began to lead her One Thought with the right boundaries versus having her One Thought lead her.
If your One Thought is negative, how do you set boundaries and lead it versus having it lead you? If your One Thought is positive, let it out. Enjoy!
Posted on April 24, 2009 in Personal Growth
5 Comments
guy said...
I seem to have a system of thoughts revolving around a to-do and a to-achieve list.
Guy
Prv. 3:5-6
Comment by guy - Apr 24, 2009 @ 02:36 PM
Andy Coffey said...
I make a choice to focus on what I believe instead of what I feel!
Comment by Andy Coffey - Apr 25, 2009 @ 10:32 AM
jcharles said...
Jeremie, You are right on with taking control of one’s thoughts. Yes. Changin her morning routine - her thought patterns - what she read and listened to at the very beginning of her day began to influence her thoughts.
Scripture tells us to “take every thought captive”. “TAKE” is an action verb. If we find ourelves unable to move forward, it is very possible we need to look critically at our thoughts. Our thoughts influence our feelings which influence our actions which influence… Looking at our thoughts and comparing them to what we “know” to be true can be revealing. If we find those thoughts are “lies”, we must then take charge of them and work to change them. For instance, to paraphrase an example by Dr. David Burns, imagine you make a mistake. You might THINK “I’m stupid!” The truth is, you made a mistake. You are NOT stupid. It’s not easy to change your thoughts -but necessary. The more you become aware of your thoughts and take steps to change them, the easier it becomes and the more content you will be - in all circumstances. Finally - whatever things are true, whatever things are honest, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there be any vurtue and if there be any praise, THINK on these things.
Comment by jcharles - Apr 29, 2009 @ 08:57 PM
papasconti said...
I discover that all around us originates from a thought process, wherther good or bad. It’s therefore imperative on us to take charge of our thought in other to positively influence our world.
Decide on what to think about, ‘as a man thinketh in his heart so is he. WE ARE PRODUCTS OF OUR THOUGHT PATTERNS, A REFLECTION OF WHAT WE THINK ABOUT
Comment by papasconti - May 02, 2009 @ 05:19 PM
Mike Moore said...
I agree that thoughts shape our day and shape our lives. Everything starts in the mind as it is the control center of our bodies. It’s the old saying, “garbage in/garbage out.” This rings true in our vocational, emotional, and spritual lives. It’s easy to see how negativity breeds negativity, but, the good news is that positive thinking breeds positive thinking!!
Comment by Mike Moore - Jun 30, 2009 @ 03:30 PM