Happiness by what we think — part 1

I’m discovering to a greater degree that purity of thought is the happiest place, most satisfying, most peaceful. I’m also well aware that purity of thought is very difficult to attain and challenging to hang onto.

What do I mean by purity of thought? For me right now, it’s where my thought stays completely with thoughts that are spiritually based. That would be, loving, good, supportive thoughts — thoughts that lack judgment or criticism of others. These pure thoughts are not mixed with sensualism of any kind. They would include no selfishness, anger or vengeful or lustful thoughts.

Keeping thought focused on the unseen God and His/Her unseen creation seems to be the most peaceful and happiest place I’ve found. This doesn’t mean to be in a state where we have our head in the clouds, but rather seeing the spiritual idea behind things, which I find allows me to unconditionally love others and support all the good that is going on humanly. In this mental place it becomes clear that all the bad stuff will destroy itself or be destroyed by the good, and thus I find the peace I was talking about.

It is sooo cool to just be in a state that no matter who I think about, I think supportive thoughts — detach any evil they may have expressed, and see past that to their spiritual identity as a child of God.

I find this takes tremendous effort in this world to think with purity of thought. One way I’ve worked on it is to imagine that all my thoughts could be seen or heard by others. That always brings me up a little short. It’s a good practice and discipline though and I’m going to keep it up.

I’ve got so very far to go. I would love to have you join me in this and I think the world will be a better place.

(In case you are interested, I happen to use the Bible and mostly to help me think pure and spiritually based thoughts)