Holiness begins in our minds and works out to our actions. This being true, what we allow to enter our minds is critically important. The television programs we watch, the movies we may attend, the books and magazines we read, the music we listen to, and the conversations we have all affect our minds. Jerry Bridges
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This notion that we control our minds and that our thoughts and feelings determine the future of our lives is a very important one. We can choose to think and feel certain ways and those thoughts and feelings can shape our future. Every year, people spend thousands of dollars to improve their lives. Some go to therapy to deal with difficult emotions or issues, while others take up meditation or exercise to improve their physical health. These things help people to function better within themselves but they also help them to function better in relationships with others.

Source: The Pursuit Of Holiness

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