This is one of my favorite ELAN Principles because the words we choose directly affect our perception and thoughts. We may have no power over the actions of others, but we have control over our words. We choose our internal language. It takes practice, but we can adopt a more positive dialect.
In the tiny, but powerful book, AS YOU THINK, James Allen reminds us that we are the master of our thought, the molder of our character and the shaper of our condition and even destiny. “Your mind is likened to a garden that may be intelligently cultivated or allowed to run wild – but whether cultivated or neglected, it must and will, bring forth.”(italics his)
I’m challenged to intelligently cultivate the garden of my mind, perhaps by monitoring input, especially in light of James’ continuing words: “If no useful seeds are put into it then an abundance of useless weed seeds will fall therein, and will continue to produce their kind.” What “useless weed seeds” are choking out beautiful blooms in your mental garden? What negative thoughts could you pluck from the fertile soil? Watch your language and watch your garden grow.
Quote of the Week…
“The soul can split the sky in two and let the face of God shine through.” Edna St. Vincent Millay, 1892 – 1950 Click here to read “Shine On,” my latest Substack post.
Check out my First Novel, now posted on Substack…
For those following the menacing misfortunes of Mandy Watkins, protagonist of my first novel, THE ART COLONY, here is a handy link reference to the chapters. Thank you, readers, for sharing a passion for reading, especially fun novels that fill a bit of your day with humor mixed in with a hint of love and…
Quote of the Week…
“Think twice before you speak, because your words and influence will plant the seed of either success or failure in the mind of another.” Napoleon Hill, 1883 – 1970
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