Those how know the nature of mental activities say that once a thoughts is made, whether good or bad, it is permanently implanted within the mind. It is good to ponder on this concept and consider which ideas we should entertain because of the effects such thoughts have on us.
The thought manifests as the word,
The word manifests as the deed,
The deed develops into habit,
And the habit hardens into character.
So watch the thought and its way with care,
And let it spring from love
Born out of concern for all beings.
The words above echo what the Buddha said more than 2500 years ago: ‘We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world.’ The truth of this verse is timeless: it is truth whether for the past, the present or the future.
We should cultivate the habit of being constantly mindful of what we say. Then, we will be able to distinguish between those manners of speech that can annoy people and those that can make them happy. Through this awareness, we will be able to consider the value or otherwise of all our thoughts, words and actions. Thoughts controlled means words controlled. Words controlled mean actions controlled. When all the senses are controlled persons become harmless and noble.
Source: How to live without Fear & Worry
By K. Sri Dhammananda
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