“In the creation of individual reality, thought control, or what some might call prayer — is everything.
Thought control is the highest form of prayer. Therefore, think only about good things, and righteousness. Dwell not in negativity and darkness. And even in moments when things look bleak — especially in those moments — see only perfection, express only gratefulness, and then imagine only what manifestation of perfection you choose next.
In this formula is found tranquility. In this process is found peace. In this awareness is found joy.
The results are not usually immediate. It is the ‘time lapse’ between thought and creation — which can be days, weeks, months, or even years —
which creates the illusion that things are happening to you, not because of you. This is an illusion, causing you to forget that you are at cause in the matter.”
Conversations With God, Neale Donald Walsch, p. 60-61.
