Finding Peace and Freedom in the Here and Now
Negative thoughts can be overwhelming and debilitating, making it difficult to enjoy the present moment. However, by learning to manage these thought and embracing the present, you can find peace, freedom, and happiness
The problem with negative thoughts
Negative thoughts can lead to a cycle of self doubt, anxiety and depression, they can also distract us from the present moment, causing us to miss out on the beauty and joy that surrounds us.
I experience a lot of negative thoughts, but I counter them with the shield of faith. I don’t pray loudly; instead, I address these thoughts silently within my spirit. I also take precautionary measures to manage them effectively.
I avoid becoming intimate with women and maintain distance because I don’t want negative thoughts to overwhelm my heart. I am very cautious with people and money, and I am tempted daily. However, I rely on His grace, which is sufficient for me.
Life is like paddling a canoe; it’s not the water outside that sinks the boat but the water that you allow inside. Therefore, I deliberately remove negative thoughts from my mind, including hatred and malice.
With a busy and fertile mind like mine, it’s essential to constantly remove the weeds of negative thoughts, or I risk becoming a danger to myself and others.
My mother taught me not to hiss or dwell on regrets about life. What has happened has happened, and there is always more ahead. I try to think of what I could regret, but often I find I can’t feel any regret. I have experienced significant losses, including the deaths of both parents and all my brothers. I have consciously erased the dates of their deaths and burials from my mind. Life and the living are more important than those who have passed.
Jesus Christ has erased my past. All things work together for good for those who love God and are called according to His purpose. I carefully guard my heart because it is the source of the issues of my life. There is too much to focus on in the present and future to be concerned about what is in the tomb. My past is buried, and my future is in the womb of life.
I remain your friend, Dr. Charles Apoki. You are my responsibility.
