Well. Here it is! My first blog entry. I have been inspired by Lynn J. Simpson to get blogging. In doing some conference and retreat speaking lately, it is apparent that I have much to say! :-) And the feedback I am getting is reinforcing the need for the topic of wholeness to be discussed more often. We need reinforcement! As people our brains seem to vacillate between velcro and teflon. Often velcroing to the things that are not helpful in our thoughts -- negative messages, misbeliefs, wounds and regrets. While we seem to 'teflon' the positives that would be helpful for us to continue thinking about! Ever had a positive affirmation or had something go well and then quickly dismissed it/"teflonned" it rather than soaking in its truth?
I think we need to reverse those two -- velcro the good and positive and teflon the bad and negative. Philippians 4:8 says, "Fix your thoughts on what is true and honourable and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise."
Yeah, that sounds like a good idea. You are what you think! Thoughts and behaviours create feelings. Don't wait to change something until you feel better. Start by changing what you think about.
Happy to see you in here! Just days before attending Wholly Singles, I was 'nudged' to pick up Power of Thoughts by Joyce Meyer. God's working on stitching the velcro and greasing the velcro in my mind!
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