Our Thoughts Have Power Over Only One

Guest Prompt Week 2, Day 1: Sujona Chatterjee — We are not our thoughts

I read today’s prompt and my mind ran in several directions at once. My first thought was that if a thought remains just a thought and is never acted on it can only affect the person that created it. It can do some good or great harm. I totally agree with Sujona’s premise.

One of our former presidents of the United States gave a famous interview where he admitted having lusted in his heart. Jimmy Carter might have been too kind-hearted to be president. He is best known for the long and memorable life he has lived after his four years as president. From when he left the White House and over forty years into his nineties, he helped build homes for people with needs in his work with Habitat for Humanity. He has authored thirty books, some of which were poetry. He may have lusted in his heart but he has been married for seventy-five years to his wife Rosalynn according to Wikipedia. Jimmy Carter will be known for his goodness, his work for peace, his actions, and not for his thoughts he never had to admit he had and did not act on.

Thoughts not acted on are just that, thoughts. Some people have very kind thoughts. They think about all the good they can do. They think about all the people they can help. They think about all the poor and unfairly treated people in the world and how it should not be that way. The thing is all they do is think about it. This does not make them bad people. This also does not make them good people. If they only remain as thoughts and since they are positive, they may raise their energy frequency. If they do it will be very slight since they were not acted on. If you have a positive thought about someone, something, or some situation do something. Putting those thoughts into action is what is going to bring change. If you have nice thoughts about a friend let them know. Tell them or show them how you feel. If you like the way they write tell them leaving a comment will let them know. You will feel better and so will they. If you like the way they dress, their smile, their energy, their talent, their outlook on life, or anything else then let them know. Make both of your days better.

If you have bad thoughts about someone, including yourself it doesn’t make you a bad person. It is not uncommon for there to be friction between people. Bad thoughts do not make you a bad person. If these pop into your head and quickly go away then that makes you human. Everyone has them. Many people like Jimmy Carter have lusted in their hearts. Unlike positive thoughts, acting on these can cause hurt, trauma, and even physical harm. If you have continuing bad thoughts involving yourself or other people they should be resolved. That might involve talking to them, doing shadow work if it involves a past trauma, talking with a trusted friend, or even seeking professional help. This is because negative thoughts can lower your energy frequency, they can cause emotional and even physical damage to yourself. You are not your thoughts but your thoughts can damage you if not resolved. If someone is toxic to you, it has to be dealt with through boundaries or possibly removing them from your life. If you have an issue with a friend or loved one talk to them about it openly and objectively. Tell them what the issue is and how it makes you feel. Use I and me statements. Issues among friends can loved ones can be worked out safely.

You are not your thoughts. You are your actions and the consequences of your actions. The smallest good deed is better than the grandest of intentions. You can’t change the world in all probability but you can change your world to be a better place. You can do this not with your thoughts but by acting on the good thoughts you have.

Peace be with you