Sunday, February 20th, 2011
The Mind & Heart
Lately, I’ve been struggling with negative thoughts about people. The kind, where you judge and question why things aren’t better. But I realized that these thoughts lack compassion and kindness. It is important to realize that everyone comes from a different situation and background, and that there is always a reason for everything.
I’m learning that whatever you think in your mind, will eventually surface in your actions. Some people would argue that you can think whatever way you want in private, and keep silent in public. However, all that would do is create a dichotomy between your mind and heart.
As a man thinks in his heart, so is he. (Proverbs 23:7)
Ultimately, you cannot divorce your thoughts from who you are. Your thoughts are linked with you heart, and the heart is the hidden spring that drives all our actions. If you think negatively about people, then eventually you will treat people with harsh criticism and judgement. In my case, instead of seeing a flaw and criticizing someone, I should seek to understand them and offer compassion and help where possible. My thoughts cannot just stop at criticism, or else my actions will only end up being bitter, angry and malicious.
The heart is the throneroom of your life, make sure the mind fills it with goodness and love.