Mind Games

Recently I read that over 66,000 thoughts flow through our minds every day.  I’m not sure if that is factual, but if it is anywhere near that many it is staggering.  No wonder I can’t focus.  Maybe that explains the fact that I can talk myself into believing almost anything. 

The real challenge is what we do with all of that thought power.  Too often those thoughts are negative, like the devil tempting us, and our own self-doubt.  We can be our own worst enemy with negative thoughts.  Clearly the preference would be to use the majority of those thousands of thoughts to bolster confidence and instill a positive attitude.  Our thoughts are incredibly powerful; the mind can push our bodies beyond perceived limits.  It can strengthen us in times of loss and encourage us in times of doubt.   Controlling 100% of our thoughts is probably not possible, but controlling our thoughts when we need them to be positive is a great skill. 

Life is largely a mental game.  How we handle tens of thousands of thoughts per day impacts us significantly.  Our thoughts need to be positive, supportive, encouraging, and challenging, not negative.  What kind of games is your mind playing on you?