Positive.

[gerrerd]

What we put our minds on grows.

[Focusedmind]

What we focus on becomes what we think about and becomes what we are.

[primrose81 in reply to Focusedmind]

Yes, the inner critic must go, do my best to silence it but sometimes it just doesn’t go away.

[Focusedmind in reply to primrose81]

Meditation and "letting my critical thoughts go" is the only way I know how to "silence my inner critic." Sometimes, it is impossible, and the "monkey brain" wins; other times, with patience, I win. Sometimes it even takes several days of doing this to quiet my inner detractor. And sometimes, I really don't have the time, and I live miserably in battle with it.

[primrose81 in reply to Focusedmind]

Same here Focusedmind - thank you for this xx

[Isinatra]

I focused on books about serial killers til my brain started thinking people I associated with could be serial killers. Paranoia. I looked at people sideways. I didn’t think that would happen, but it did. Had to stop reading those types of books. So yeah….be aware of what you focus on in life.

I still look at people sideways but for different reasons. 😵‍💫

[gerrerd in reply to Isinatra]

😜

[Isinatra in reply to gerrerd]

😂

[Focusedmind]

That's why I don't watch horror movies! 😳

[gerrerd in reply to Focusedmind]

The news is a horror movie.

[Focusedmind]

Yes, it can be, but how do you stay in touch with what is going on? I try not to take it too seriously, if I can.

[gerrerd]

Why keep in touch with it, live your life, not fear by the mind controllers. If its important someone will tell you. Be free be you.

[Focusedmind]

There is too much going on in the World! Trump court trials, 2024 Presential campaign, U.S. Southern border, Ukraine, etc. (Some of it tragic, some makes me laugh!)