Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My..!
Remember in the movie The Wizard of Oz when Dorothy, the Scarecrow and the Tin Man entered the scary forest as they followed the yellow brick road? As they entered the gloomy forest they discussed their fears, culminating in the catchy “Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My!”
Just as in the Biblical story of Job, so too in Dorothy’s story. That which she feared was just around the next bend where they were thoroughly frightened by the Lion.
Fear/worry is the form of prayer we most often practice. It is the power of creation turned against our own best interests. It’s the engine that runs our car in reverse.
The principles are known:
- When we think, we create. We create a blueprint for what can happen.
- All thought creates according to its own kind. It’s just as a tomato plant creates tomatoes.
With these principles in mind, we might want to change our “lions and tigers and bears” into “friends and opportunities and guidance.”
After all, we do choose, whether consciously or unconsciously. And it would seem smart to look for and choose what we want rather than what we fear!
It’s a matter of ABC’s.
When adversity strikes we think. These thoughts congeal into beliefs. And these beliefs have consequences. Our beliefs are the direct results of our thoughts. And our beliefs are the direct cause of what we feel and thus do next.
As we move through these “interesting” times, we are all on our yellow brick road. It’s one that provides
- many adventures, and
- many opportunities, and
- many lessons!
Let’s “choose to choose wisely”
and know we are blessed with the ability to choose!
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Much there to ponder. Today I look to see what thoughts of yesterday brought about this I call now. I’m reminded to choose wisely and set myself up for what I REALLY want and to remain expectant of the good only. I can meet every challenge head on and refuse to give in to fear of “what could happen.” It almost never does.
Once again, good thoughts, well written, and worthy of our serious consideration and practice or change of practice.
Thank you, Pat!