“Your mind will be like its habitual thoughts; for the soul becomes dyed with the color of its thoughts. Soak it then in such trains of thoughts as, for example: Where life is possible at all, a right life is possible.”

- Marcus Aurelius

An average a human being will generate 60,000 thought processes in a single day.  Most of us are scarcely aware of what we are thinking. Our minds are usually full of all the things we need to get done or the schedule we need to keep.  Even with so many distractions, it is truly important that we understand where our mind resides.

Does your mind reside primarily in a positive or a negative space? It is important to evaluate your state of mind from time to time. 

Do you have the power to create whatever space your mind occupies?   Of course you do.  It is possible to simply put, know the inner state of your thoughts.  If  you caught a negative thought, you can change it to something else.

You only need to be aware of a few thoughts. It could drive you nuts to try and be aware of all 60,000 thoughts.  It is much simpler to check in and evaluate the overall nature of your thoughts at any given time.

Check in with yourself and ask: Are my thoughts reflecting a positive life view or are they stuck in the negative view.? Your thoughts can change from moment to moment back and forth between both views.

Have you noticed that people with a negative outlook seem to be surrounded by negativity and negative thinking in general? Think about these people who are chronically miserable - complaining that the world has short changed them, and how things could be so much better if only things were done their way instead. Their world is largely a reflection of the negative thoughts that they generate.

What about those with a positive outlook?  They seem to be surrounded by positive circumstances. These persons generate gratitude, unconditional love, hope and joy. Their world is a reflection of the positive thoughts they generate.

Thoughts are just as powerful as actions. Your thoughts are the basis for your energy and vibration. Since "you are what you think" , change your thinking for the better will change your life.  Of course, it won't happen over night, but will change over time.

We often dismiss the impact of our negative thoughts, especially those that we don’t act upon.  Don't dismiss this by saying that your thoughts don't have an affect on anything. They do.

Negativity, bitterness, and jealousy cast darkness over your being as surely as love, kindness, and compassion spread sunshine. That choice you make between both ideas, affects how you feel and react to various life situations. It will drive the way you deal with others when you come into contact with them.

Since your thoughts are energy, they are not isolated to yourself. You don't think in a vacuum. Thoughts can be perceived by others and affect your environment.  You can send out a thought about a close friend (most of them are subconscious) then  that friend picks up on the thought while being many miles away.  That thought generates their urge to call and check on you.

Thoughts are just as powerful as actions, and everyone is living in an ever-changing sea of thought.  If a friend a long way from you is sensitive enough to pick up on your thoughts from time to time, you can be sure that all people around you pick up on your thoughts also.

Consider the implications. Thought can travel any distance and be perceived by others.  The state of your thoughts impacts all life around you. To many negative thoughts can block joy, happiness and a fuller experience of life.  On the other hand, positive thinking and outlook will draw the positive toward you.

Change your thoughts and you change your life and the world around you!