We are enslaved by the thoughts which correspond to our weaknesses. If we allow ourselves to live in daydreams, we become idlers and dreamers. But if we want to achieve, it is not sufficient to think. We have also to put force into our thoughts.
Not
every idea has power to change our life. I do not find that if I
think noble thoughts or entertain fine projects in my mind that they have
a corresponding effect on my behavior. We
must distinguish between the thoughts that act upon us while we
remain passive and the thoughts which become effective only in so far
as we ourselves give them force.
-- J.G. Bennett, from Is There 'Life' On Earth?
No comments:
Post a Comment