The great Lao Tzu–ancient Chinese philosopher, founder of Taoism, and author of the Tao Te Ching–is attributed with the following famous quote: 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.

For anyone who is seeking a logical understanding of the way toward manifesting better results in life, I know of no better way than to examine this quote in greater detail. In a few words–simply and beautifully expressed–we are given a formula by which we may reap better results, and a more fulfilling life. The formula is concise, powerful, and effective. Contemplate it with me for a moment.

What Loa Tzu is basically advising us to do is to pay attention. We are to watch. We are to assume our rightful place above–or somewhat remote to–whatever we are doing. In our thinking, words, actions, and habits we are to be in the place of the witness. When we live in this manner, we gain a much clearer perspective regarding whatever we are doing. We are living consciously; we are aware. If we are unaware, conversely, we may be creating negative and troubling consequences.

To live in this way is to also realize the difference between reacting and responding. When we react, we allow old neural pathways to automatically govern our actions. When we respond, we live in a way that creates space for thought, permitting time to actually choose our actions. Such differences in our way of being can vastly change the results we experience as deliberate creators. By reacting, we are allowing the old to create more of the old. By responding, we are allowing new–and inspired–ways of being to occur.

So…what do you want? More of the same, or some of the new? Do you desire greater health? Watch. Do you desire greater wealth? Watch. Do you desire greater success? Watch. Watch from your position of the true you! In no time at all, you’ll be experiencing vastly different results in your life. Just watch and see.

Dare to dream.

With heartfelt regards,

Art

Copyright © – 2016 – R. Arthur Russell

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