The Power of Action over Thought

Last post we discussed how prosperous and enlightened people override negative thoughts and take positive action anyway.  And that’s worth exploring a little deeper.  Because here are some of the delightful consequences that arise from doing this… 

When you experience great or noble thoughts, you’re experiencing them in a vacuum.  But when you practice great or noble actions, the whole world benefits.

And here’s the other “hidden” benefit that manifests:

Taking the right action is actually the fastest way to transform negative thoughts into positive ones.

And as Aristotle taught, that begins a ripple effect on you and who you become.  When you practice temperate actions, you become more temperate.  When you perform noble actions, you become nobler.  And when you take courageous actions, you become more courageous.

Ain’t it great!

- RG