I am more and more fascinated by matters of "mindset" and how our thinking and beliefs shape our experience. They seem to determine what we call "reality".
Just before you begin any interaction with another person - a family member, a co-worker, or a stranger at a cash register - silently think to yourself, "I love you."
When I heard that, I paused the podcast. Could making this simple thought into a habit influence a person's relationships and interactions in a significant way?
It seems weird and quirky, but I think it could have a profound impact.
There is a powerful urge in our minds towards consistency. We don't like to be hypocrites. So if I tell myself that I love that frustrating co-worker, I am more likely to act in a loving way, whatever direction our conversation takes. And if I tell myself that I love that stranger in Walmart, I am much less likely to treat him as an object in my way.
I am guessing that mentally reciting "I love you" might take a lot of practice to become a habit, but I am going to give it a try.
"Love your neighbor as you love yourself."
Anything that could help me keep the 2nd greatest commandment is worth an effort.
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