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Train Your Mind

What’s Easy?

  • It’s easy to see the negative. It’s all around us.
  • It’s easy to wallow in the mud & muck. It can bury us.
  • It’s easy to hear the complaining and join in. There’s plenty out there to complain about.

What’s Harder?

  • It’s harder to focus on the positive, but when we do, it eventually becomes easier to see it.
  • It might be harder to walk around the mud and avoid the muck, but when we do, it becomes easier to stay on top of clean ground.
  • It’s harder to resist the complainers and work to be part of the solution instead of joining the problematic whiners, but do it! Problem-solvers discover it’s easier to find the happiness we’re all seeking.

Be Thankful – and Express it!

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18

Philippians 4:6-7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

1Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;
his love endures forever.

Colossians 3:15
Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, since as members of one body you were called to peace. And be thankful.

Yes, you can train your mind to be happy!
And learn to swim through the complications!

Do you see a sinking boat
or a raft that will take you to shore?

Train your mind to know
The quality of your life
Is safe in God’s hands

Positivity
Everyone’s happy option
Easier with FAITH!

But, actually, here is the bottom line:

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Comments on: "Train Your Mind" (19)

  1. The picture with the 2 dogs speaks a thousand words.

  2. Sunny De said:

    It’s all in your mind! Our thoughts are so powerful. I have someone at work who hates me and it’s really hard to not focus on that. Hard to stay upbeat and positive but I will show him! Kill them with kindness! 😄

    • That’s my girl!! That’s our DollyWolly!! You bet. Don’t ever let someone else’s problem rule your attitude! <3

  3. This is a fabulous post, Jan! Although I used to spend my days wallowing in self-pity (in the old days when the demons drugs and drink ruled my life), God freed me from all that and The Holy Spirit showed me that you can claim blessings anywhere and from any situation. Nowadays, I’m more likely to be accused of being a Pollyanna! 😂 x

  4. Sound thoughts and apt quotations

  5. Thanks for sharing Jan! Indeed, our world needs a lot more positive vibes. There is much strength to reflect upon from God’s Word about this. Philippians 4:6-7 is one of my favorite verses.

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    • Thank you for reblogging this on your site. I appreciate you! And I got a kick out of your limericks! There was no place there to comment, but I want you to know you made me chuckle out loud. Thank you!!

  7. Great post! ☺

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