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October 11, 2023 β€’ 29 mins

Hey everyone, what's up? Today, we're going to be talking about the African proverb "Thought breaks the heart." I know what you're thinking. You're thinking, "How can a thought break my heart? I'm a tough cookie. My heart is made of stone." But hear me out. Thoughts can be powerful. They can make us feel happy, sad, angry, or scared. And if we dwell on negative thoughts, they can start to eat away at our hearts. That's why it's important to be mindful of our thoughts. We need to pay attention to what we're thinking and challenge any negative thoughts that come up. Here are three nuggets of wisdom that can help you to manage your thoughts and protect your heart: 1. Be mindful of your thoughts. Pay attention to the thoughts that are running through your mind. Are they positive or negative? Are they helping you or hurting you? 2. Challenge your negative thoughts. Ask yourself if there is any evidence to support your negative thoughts. Are you seeing things from a balanced perspective? 3. Focus on the present moment. When your mind wanders to the past or future, gently bring it back to the present moment. Take a few deep breaths and focus on your surroundings. Remember, your thoughts are just thoughts. They don't have to control you. By being mindful of your thoughts, challenging your negative thoughts, and focusing on the present moment, you can protect your heart and create a more peaceful mind. Now, I want to hear from you. What are some of your favorite African proverbs? Share them in the comments below! Join me on the #AFIAPodcast at 6 am PST/4 pm EAT on YouTube @okelojavan to listen to the full interview and share your thoughts in the comments below. SUBSCRIBE to get Daily African Proverbs and their meaning in your life https://rb.gy/jdavpn #MadarakaFestival: https://madarakafestival.com/ My New Book: Get your copy of Rooted In Love and dive deep into the world of love, and self-discovery. https://store.bookbaby.com/book/rooted-in-love RESOURCES: 1. Descript: Get the perfect production setup with Descript - the audio and video editing experts who make sure your content looks top-notch. https://www.descript.com/?lmref=877QnQ 2. Hostwinds: Get your web hosting sorted with HostWinds – the Webhosting experts that make sure you don't have to worry about your website. https://www.hostwinds.com/12980.html 3. Ecamm: Get the perfect streaming setup with Ecamm Live - the live streaming experts that make sure your show looks polished and professional. https://www.ecamm.com/mac/ecammlive/?fp_ref=simon80 4, Gusto: Looking for a reliable and user-friendly payroll and HR solution for your business? Look no further than Gusto! https://gusto.com/d/simon6633 ****************************** πŸ“± LET'S GET SOCIAL πŸ’’ πŸ…΅πŸ…ΎπŸ…»πŸ…»πŸ…ΎπŸ†† πŸ…ΌπŸ…΄ πŸ…ΎπŸ…½:------- πŸ’– INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/okelojavan/ πŸ’– Twitter: https://twitter.com/OkeloJavan πŸ’– Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OkeloJavan/ πŸ’– TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@okelojavan #Africanproverbs #thoughts #mindfulness #negativethinking #presentmoment #wisdom

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