The Secret of Mastering Our Thoughts
Inspiration: The Torah reveals that HaShem continuously engages in good and positive thoughts. He mediates on the holy Torah, considers what kindness to bestow upon His creations, and contemplates the good deeds of man. He does not allow any judgement to enter his thoughts, nor does he notice any human flaw. Yet, if HaShem focuses only on good thoughts, why is it necessary to mention that no negative thoughts enter His thinking? Just as there is free choice regarding deeds, there is also free choice regarding thoughts. Even though HaShem contemplates on good thoughts, He actively chooses to not allow any negative thought to enter His mind.
Lesson: HaShem masters His thoughts so that they are always good and positive. So too, we have the same power to keep our minds focused exclusively on good and positive thoughts, and to choose to filter out all negative thoughts.
Visualization: Envision Avraham Avinu welcoming guests into his tent. Sense his warmth and see the joy shining on his countenance. Take note how his positive thoughts and loving feelings fill his heart with joy. Transpose Avraham's positive thoughts to your mind, and fill your heart with wisdom, love, and joy.
(Based on Tomer Devorah, Chapter Two, Rav Moahe Cordovero)
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