Choosing Where to Look
April 13, 2018 |
| Photo by Rana Sawalha on Unsplash |
“I have found that I cannot force myself to feel aware or
happy or interested or satisfied, no matter how hard I try. However, I can
choose to allow myself to enter these states by relaxing and by
consciously directing my attention in certain ways.
“You cannot make yourself see or think things that are
positive; but you can choose where to look and what to think about. You can
choose where to direct your attention. In this sense you can determine the
interior quality of your life.”
—Tristine Rainer, The New Diary
4 comments
Dear Kathy - great thought to start a joyful weekend. Hope yours is blessed with joy as well.
ReplyDeleteSo far, so good, Debbie! Hope you're staying warm :)
DeleteI've been sick and your post would have helped. From time to time I tried to let go into joy or pleasure. Trying to force it didn't work. Wishing you lots of allowing and positivity. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteSorry to hear you've been sick. I find that if I'm sick or injured, it's much harder to maintain a positive outlook--so I feel for you! Hope you're feeling better now, and thank you for your wish.
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