Within the body there are billions of different particles. Similarly, there are many different thoughts and a variety of states of mind. It is wise to take a close look into the world of your mind and to make the distinction between beneficial and harmful states of mind. Once you can recognize the value of good states of mind, you can increase or foster them.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Examine your thoughts like particles to distinguish good from harmful states.
- In plain terms
- Look closely at your thoughts to find good ones.
- What can you take from it?
- Monitor your mind to foster beneficial states.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you identify harmful thoughts?
- What makes a thought beneficial?
Another view
Recognizing harmful states requires ongoing effort.
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