The world is dictated by our desires rather than our thoughts. The prior puts the latter in motion.

Sarah Noffke
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When we think about things, we do not see the world as it is. We see it as it appears to be. When we desire something new, however, we create the world anew. This is the power of desire.

Source: Awoken

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