whatever we focus on, we become

“Years ago, I learned an invaluable lesson: Whatever we focus on, we become. That simple statement taught me a great deal. Wherever we put our energies or our attention, those things will develop. Another way I like to say it is, ‘Where the mind goes, the man follows!’

If I begin to think about ice cream, I will soon find myself in my car pursuing ice cream. My thought will stir my desires and emotions, and I will make the decision to follow them.

If we focus only on the negative things in our lives, we become negative people. Everything, including our conversations, becomes negative. We soon lose our joy and live miserable lives–and it all started with our own thinking.

You might be experiencing some problems in life–not realizing that you are creating them yourself by what you’re choosing to think about. I challenge you to think about what you’re thinking about!

You might be discouraged and even depressed and wonder what caused it. Yet if you will examine your thought life, you will find that you are feeding the negative emotions you are feeling. Negative thoughts are fuel for discouragement, depression, and many other unpleasant emotions.

We should choose our thoughts carefully. We can think about what is wrong with our lives or about what is right with them. We can think about what is wrong with all the people we are in relationship with or we can see the good and meditate on that.” – Joyce Meyer

I especially like the point in the middle of this quote where Joyce states “My thought will stir my desires and emotions, and I will make the decision to follow them”.

This is the case in terms of both positive and negative thoughts. If you choose to have positive thoughts, those too will stir your desires and emotions and you will also follow them.

Think about what you’re thinking about!