Same Old Walk but Whole New Perspective

Riley my 12 year old lab loves to take this walk down the same old path day after day after day. The difference between he and I however, is simple. On one end of the leash theres me…following along with my thoughts on repeat and my steps on auto pilot. Round and round and round I go with my thoughts repeating stories from yesterday, last week, last month etc and STILL allowing myself to react emotionally to them! On the far end of the leash theres Riley, 100% and totally PRESENT on this walk, in his moment, on this adventure laid out in front of him. Every sniff a new piece of information about his surroundings. Every passerby a chance to expand his fan base. Every petting a moment to relish in the sense of touch. This got me thinking…he and I are in the same place at the same time experiencing mostly the same things ( except I haven’t been petted yet!) BUT only one of us is allowing for new healthier and happier neuro pathways to be built in our brains. The brain is like moldable plastic. Focus and Repetition on positive thoughts will create and maintain healthy happy positive thinking patterns!

The words we use dictate our thoughts. The thoughts we use dictate our actions. The actions we do dictate everything around us. Self awareness is key in shifting our thoughts into a positive and action focussed direction.When breaking down the negative pattern ask yourself these three important questions:

Is this a true statement or am I making up this story in my mind?

What is a new and fresh twist I can give this?

How can I use this thought to serve my highest self?

By practicing this you will shift your mind into a positive and active state.

Thanks for the reminder Riley! :)