Except our own thoughts, there is nothing absolutely in our power.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The only thing we fully control is our own thoughts.
- In plain terms
- You can only truly control your own thoughts.
- What can you take from it?
- Focus your energy on controlling your mind.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What thoughts can you control?
- What is outside your power?
Another view
External factors can influence thoughts more than we like to admit.
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