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What does it mean?
A person's character and spirit are shaped primarily by their recurring thought patterns.
In plain terms
Your habits of thought define who you are.
What can you take from it?
Change your thinking habits to change your spirit.

Where it applies

  • self improvement
  • daily life
  • personal growth

Putting it to work

  • monitoring negative thoughts
  • practicing positive affirmations
  • meditation

Questions to consider

  • What thought habits define you?
  • How can you change your dominating thoughts?

Another view

External circumstances can also heavily influence a person's spirit.

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