“Crowd out unwanted thoughts by replacing them with thoughts of what you do want instead of what you don’t. Repeating affirmations—positive statements of spiritual truth—will cause positive, empowering thoughts to grow in your consciousness. Saying such uplifting ideas will crowd out rumination and quiet those unwelcome thoughts to make it easier to let go of our troubles.
Prayer is another way to give our concerns over to the presence of God within. There can be tremendous comfort in knowing we need not face our troubles and trials with our human faculties alone. The simple act of pouring out our worries in prayer can bring relief from carrying the burdens we’re holding onto. Prayer opens and relaxes us, creating a space for the light of spiritual truth to shine through and ultimately diminish our distressing thoughts.”
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