A good life

by joyie8joy6 on 2007-09-19 09:48:44

Ideas can only be generated in the present moment, and they can only influence the present moment. If you can deeply understand these two concepts, you will be able to free yourself from certain delusional thoughts and set more effective goals. Here’s an example that can help clarify this: Suppose you really want to donate 10% of your income as a tithe to support charitable causes. But currently, you’re financially strained, and paying the tithe makes you feel uncomfortable. Nonetheless, you tell yourself that you’ll pay it when you’re in a better financial position. This shows that you’ve acknowledged your current situation while postponing your positive goal to the future. This seems reasonable, doesn’t it? In fact, this kind of thinking is actually detrimental to your personal development. Now, let's consider the following thought or...