Instead of dwelling on negative thoughts, cause your mind to dwell on peace and joy.
Ernest HolmesRead
When you want to do a big thing, get the mental pattern, make it perfect, know just what it means, enlarge your thought, keep it to yourself, pass it over to the creative power behind all things, wait and listen, and when the impression comes, follow it with assurance. Don't talk to anyone about it. Never listen to negative talk or pay attention to it and you will succeed where all others fail.
Interpretation
Focus on your goals and remain positive to achieve success.
This quote by Ernest Holmes emphasizes the importance of mental preparation and a positive mindset when pursuing significant goals. By creating a clear vision and nurturing it internally, while avoiding negative influences, individuals can enhance their chances of achieving success where others may struggle.
In practice
In a motivational speech to inspire students about their future endeavors.
Instead of dwelling on negative thoughts, cause your mind to dwell on peace and joy.
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