Just paying attention




By paying attention to what I am filling my mind with throughout the day, I begin to learn the art of choosing only the best thoughts. I keep the ones that make me feel good, positive and uplifted. And I let go of those that do not serve me, by focusing my mind on something more productive and inspiring. Each thought leads to a corresponding feeling, so I need to be watchful — mindful — of what is capturing my attention and occupying my mind.

If I am thinking about what just happened or what is to come next, I can’t enjoy the present moment. It is only when I ‘live in the now’ that I have the chance to master my thoughts — and it is in the ‘now’ that I am creating my future.

Becoming mindful of my thinking makes me mindful of my actions. Peaceful, uplifting thoughts will lead to positive actions and interactions.

These help my day go smoothly and happily and automatically draw towards me situations and relationships that match my mood. Simply by catching and changing the course of my thoughts, I launch a trajectory of good feelings, well-being and abundance.

Today and every day, let me be mindful of the thoughts I am creating.

Let me choose which thoughts, moods and attitudes I wish to have — and develop the strength to gently release those I choose to move away from. In this way, every day, I take a step closer to creating a truly joyful and fulfilling life.

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