You are shaped by your experiences, and your experiences are shaped by what you pay attention to
Summary
- your mind is changed by what you experience
- What you experience depends on what you pay attention to
Details
- You gradually become what you set your mind upon
- If we are focussed on worry, criticism, resentment, what will we become?
Reflections
- what does social media turn our minds into?
References
Quotes
Your nervous system is designed to be changed by your experiences—the technical term for this is experience-dependent neuroplasticity—and your experiences depend on what you’re paying attention to. There’s an old saying: “You become what you eat.” That’s true for the body, but you—the person you are—gradually become what your attention rests upon. Can you keep your attention on the many things that are useful and enjoyable in your day, drawing them into yourself? Or do you get preoccupied with worries, self-criticism, and resentments, making these a part of yourself?