Thoughts, words and deeds

Buddha
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 ways with care. And let it spring from love, born out of concern for all beings.

How many times have my thoughts not come from a place of love.
In this quote from the Buddha we are re-minded to observe our thoughts which turn into words and then deeds.  They turn into habits of thought and become our character.  I'm halfway through my 16 weeks of "Spiritual Bootcamp" and once again it is kicking my "spiritual booty!" 
This week we are focusing on our LIFEFORCE. 
What nourishes our life force and what drains our life force.

For me, being around people who don't have anything good to say at all is something that just drains me.  When I am around a person who is upbeat, positive and encouraging I feel supported, inspired and hopeful .

These are the qualities that I search for within myself and work to bring to the table each and everyday.
I've had my share of dark, angry thoughts.  I've even gone to a batting cage this past week in Burbank  to clear the thoughts of anger away.  I'm not perfect.  Clarity comes with yoga, meditation and just sitting still sometimes. 

Basically the idea is as simple as changing my thoughts to include love each day.  The daily practice of these things is what makes the mental change a permanent part of my character.

Peace and blessings,
GM