“So, how do you get back to heaven? To begin with, just notice the thoughts that take you away from it. You don’t have to believe everything your thoughts tell you. Just become familiar with the particular thoughts you use to deprive yourself of happiness. It may seem strange at first to get to know yourself in this way, but becoming familiar with your stressful thoughts will show you the way home to everything you need.”
~ Byron Katie
All change starts with awareness and a clear understanding that our thoughts and beliefs are responsible for the way we feel. Seem like a stretch to you? Well, it if were true, it’d be worth exploring. Don’t you think?
Then, as you recognize that you don’t like the way you’re feeling — like stressed or depressed — you could determine which thoughts are responsible and turn them around.
All those voices in your head, my friend, all those thoughts, are only as true and real as you allow them to be. You have every right to disagree with them and shut them up.
And you know what happens when you do? You eliminate the stress!
That’s right, my friend, no more stress. You’d be in control!
I tell you, it’s worth exploring. Might even be heavenly!