9.30.24
Thought
We as humans have evolved to develop a sophisticated ability to rationalize, analyze, and think because it simply helped us survive. Our minds do an incredible job to keep us alive, but it does not help us thrive. It is concerned solely with our safety and survival, but not our fulfilment or joy.
None of this is wrong by any means. The mind is simply doing what it was designed to do. When we don’t understand that its only duty is to help us survive, then we will get angry and frustrated with it. All conflict is derived from an innocent misunderstanding. Our mind’s duty is to keep us alive. Our consciousness’ duty is to help us feel fulfilled. Your soul is the reason why you’re even on this journey in the first place – to find peace, love, and joy for yourself.
– Joseph Nguyen, Don’t Believe Everything You Think
Quote
Jonathan Safran Foer on thought:
“I think and think and think, I’ve thought myself out of happiness one million times, but never once into it.”
Intention of the Day
My intention is to stay calm and centered as I make conscious choices today.
What’s your intention today?
Happy Monday,
Val