Throughout the day, the human mind is constantly bombarded with thoughts. On average, a person has thousands of thoughts each day (some estimate around 60,000). These thoughts can range from reflections on the past or future, to considerations of daily tasks or deeper contemplations about life. Thoughts can be positive or negative, pleasant or distressing, factual or fabricated, constructive or destructive. Therefore, it is important to become a gatekeeper and discern which thoughts should be allowed to take up residence in your mind.
It is believed that 80% of thoughts are either repetitive or useless. Not every thought that comes to your mind is reliable and helpful. It is not easy to filter every thought that goes through your mind. However, with increased awareness and intentionality, you can have better control over your thoughts. Making a habit of questioning your thoughts can be beneficial. You can question your thoughts, "Where have you come from?" and "Why have you come?" Verify if they are factual or fabricated. You need to become a gatekeeper of your heart and mind and not let any thought in without questioning.[1] Check if a thought really belongs to you or if it is only there to disturb your peace and disrupt your life. Your heart and body can tell you if the thought knocking at the door of your mind is a friend or an enemy.
Do not trust every thought that comes to you. Not every thought that enters your mind belongs to you. What does not belong to you has no right to reside in your mind. Guard your heart and mind attentively. This gatekeeping is crucial as your peace and well-being depend on it.
great advice. Thanks for the awareness.
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