'As a man thinketh....'

As a man thinketh, so is he.

Oh yes, as a man or woman or child think in their heart, so are they. Quantum Physics now teach us that what we see around us is not made up of particles, but waves. And these waves can be controlled by our thoughts.

It's therefore clear that our thoughts create reality. Amazing as this may seem, it remains the Truth. What we see around us is what we have created,  and continue to nurture with our thoughts. What a disturbing Idea! Disturbing and frightening. But it should also bring us relief, in the sense that we thus realize that, if true (and it IS true), we are thus completely  in charge of our fate.

We should simply demand for whatever we want by fixing our thoughts on it, along  with  the  necessary  physical work, of course, and sooner or later, what we want will manifest

What it also means is that the average human being has been creating his reality unconsciously all along, while blaming all kinds of extraneous forces for his weal and woe. Not correct. If we do not like what we see, we should simply change our thoughts, it is as simple as that.

This also applies,  of course, to groups of individuals,  as well as NATIONS. The situation of all nations, with no exception,  precisely reflect the state of thoughts of the majority of the people in that Nation. What the majority sows with their thoughts,  is what manifests as a reality for each nation. From this, we see the absolute importance of taming our thoughts. It is also necessary to monitor  closely, what comes into the public space and which therefore shapes  popular thought.

In this vein, one only need reflect on the shapers of public opinion in our country, and reflect on what havoc must have been wrought, and is  still being wrought,  when we allow all kinds of unexamined thoughts, or unedifying ideas  to seize the public space and become the trend setter in thinking. This brings to the fore, the powerful effect that some groups of people can have in the society. Groups like the journalists,  musicians,  actors and also religious leaders. These groups of people, by virtue of being opinion leaders, posses immense power for good, and for evil.

Anyone in a position to influence other people's  opinion or thoughts must realize  the power they wield, and determine to always be conscious of this before putting out any opinion. That way, only up-building ideas will be spread forth, helping to cleanse the society.

It is an immense responsibility. The benefits are huge if  properly handled, and the dangers are great if the responsibility  is carelessly discharged.

In the final analysis however, every individual has the responsibility  to be aware that through his or her thoughts,  good or evil, order or chaos can manifest around  him, and in the society. Regardless of what so called opinion leaders put out, everyone should struggle to maintain clean and pure thoughts towards himself, and his neighbour. That is the way to bring positive change to the society. Nobody can shirk this responsibility  on any ground: no one is ever forced to think in a certain way, it is always a choice.

Reader, what will you choose?