If I am not persistent with my desire to think about other things, and consciously initiate new circuits of thought, then those uninvited loops can generate new strength and begin monopolizing my mind again. To counter their activities, I keep a handy list of three things available for me to turn my consciousness toward when I am in a state of need: 1) I remember something I find fascinating that I would like to ponder more deeply, 2) I think about something that brings me terrific joy, or 3) I think about something I would like to do. Jill Bolte Taylor
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Edgar Cayce said that we should "start with the heart and work outward". By starting with an emotional need, we can grow to reach our goals. We must go out of our way to set our goals high. We must be extremely persistent in using our imagination to turn these goals into reality.

Source: My Stroke Of Insight: A Brain Scientists Personal Journey

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