I don’t know where I originally heard this quote, “Thoughts become things” but it’s always stuck with me. And, I know it’s true.
I always try to focus on positive results since I’ve seen how it affects me in a negative way when I don’t. AND, because I’ve seen firsthand how it impacts me for the better when I maintain a positive mindset.
For example, this farm I live on wouldn’t have been possible if I hadn’t gotten on board with my husband’s proactive and positive thinking about it. He’s quite the visionary and big picture thinker. 😉
It was a big leap for us to try to buy the farm. Eight years ago, we didn’t know if we’d get approved loan-wise. Afterall, it was a huge investment and we currently already had a mortgage. And because we kept our thoughts focused in the right direction, our loan was approved and this place became our reality despite it not seeming logical or possible for that matter.
We’ve now got a modern barn, new Equus Coaching office, two horses, chickens, dogs and fields of produce on our dream property that has that beautiful tree-lined pond you see in the image (yes, that’s really my farm!).
I encourage you to hold this quote with you and have your thoughts say yes to some of the things you’ve been wanting. It allows for more, so many more possibilities to become real. Many that you wouldn’t even know are possible.
Let me know in the comments what thoughts of yours have become things.
With much love and gratitude,
Love this quote Gretchen! I think the origins of this idea go way back to Ancient China and may be attributed to the wisdom passed down in the sacred Tao Te Ching sacred compiled by philosophers like Lao Tzu who is to have said:
“Watch your thoughts; they become words.
Watch your words; they become actions.
Watch your actions; they become habits.
Watch your habits; they become character.
Watch your character; it becomes your destiny.”
Love, love, love that photograph taken on your farm.
Great blog post x
Thank you so much, Gaynor! Love seeing this all put together. I wholeheartedly believe in it.