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Central Idea by Wallace D. Wattles
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“There is, as Emerson says, some central idea or conception of yourself by which all the facts of your life are arranged and classified. Change this central idea and you change the arrangement or classification of all the fact and circumstances of your life.”
~ Wallace D. Wattles, from The Science of Being Great
Wow. That’s powerful.
We have a central idea or conception of ourselves that organizes EVERYTHING in our life.
How do you see yourself?
As a poor kid who grew up without a lot of money, love, whatever and now plugs away at life trying to do his best, finding moments of happiness amidst the haze of challenges?
Or, as an infinite being blessed with the opportunity to give your greatest gifts to the world in this brief, beautiful human experience?
So, how do you see yourself?
Makes a difference. A big one.
Change that one idea and…
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