Rerouting the Thought Train

Abraham-Hicks talks about "beating a drum", which is thinking a thought over and over or chewing on an issue where thought clusters seem to go in a circle.

We start thinking a thought with emotion (anger, guilt, etc.), then that feeling is so strong within us that we usually are keeping it up for way more than 17 seconds (that time is like a magical point that automatically brings more of the same type of thoughts to us).

And even though it doesn't feel good, I think it is my reality and I should be figuring out a way to fix it. When I do that now, the quote from Abraham comes in my head, "There is nothing more important than that you feel good." Way better idea, isn't it?

Imagine that throughout your day you continuously think "Now, what would be better-feeling-good-thought I can have?"

When I'm with people who are acting or talking in a way that is uncomfortable for me, I used to have a habit of closing down or putting up a wall to protect myself, or even something more drastic.

Andries: Years ago, I was meeting with a businessman I thought I might want to teach, but after several minutes of HIS conversation, I raised my hand toward him---stopping his monologue, and said, "You know, you can't seem to say even one sentence without filling it with profanity, and I just don't want to do business with you." Then I walked out. As soon as I left, I felt better, but I could have done something that honored me and him.

The thing is, the walls and the shutdown mode only trap me inside MY OWN judgment and I take the long, hard road of trying to ride it out instead of reaching for a better thought or feeling. When I am in a situation that I don't think I want, I'm the one creating the feeling of discomfort by continuing to endure it. Choose to disconnect from that thought train that is going down the unwanted track, because if you're not enjoying your life, who is?

1) As soon as you realize you are beating the negative thought/feeling drum, turn your attention to anything, anything at all, that you can appreciate. Children are really good at distraction, so turn to your inner child and say, "What can I play with here?" What appeals to me here, right now?

2) Move your body to a new position. Usually you'll notice your arms are crossed or something along that line. Take a breath, uncross them, and deliberately relax. Tension doesn't protect you, it actually keeps you feeling vulnerable. Relax, and your mind will be free to find something more fun to focus on.

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Andries, and Renae

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