Very wise indeed Aesop, Thank you.

In Reply to: YOU ARE NOT WHAT YOU THINK YOU ARE; BUT WHAT YOU THINK, YOU ARE posted by AESOP on February 01, 2004 at 17:38:45:

: THOUGHTS ARE THINGS Yes they are, and very powerful things at that!

Okay folks, looks like most of you missed the comma...

YOU ARE NOT WHAT YOU THINK YOU ARE (semicolon, or pause)
So many people have either a much higher or much lower opinion of themselves than is realistic.

BUT WHAT YOU THINK (comma)... YOU ARE.
In other words, you think positive things, you are likely a positive person... and vice versa. The substance of your thoughts will create the person that you are.

... and I'll even go a few steps further... most of the negative thinking I've engaged in and seen others around me engage in turned out to be nothing more than HABIT!
And here's where my firm belief in the power of positivity comes in. Countless studies have shown that positive thinking actually helps your body to heal. Your brain secretes special hormones (or "chemicals" if you prefer) with things like laughter, affection, even just smiling... these chemicals cause the body to send more focused healing energies to any area of injury or illness (i.e. increased circulation, antibodies, etc.)

Sweet dreams all and HAPPY healing!
CCat