Shatter, black talon style, thoughts I throw/It remains in your brain then of course it grows
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker describes negative thoughts as sharp projectiles that take root and grow in the mind.
- In plain terms
- Harsh ideas thrown at you stay in your brain and get bigger over time.
- What can you take from it?
- Negative comments can linger and amplify in your mind.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What thoughts do you let grow in your mind?
- How do you stop negativity from taking root?
Another view
Not all external negativity has lasting impact if addressed.
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