I once heard someone say that people spend more time picking out what they will wear than planning on what they will feed their mind. This is a profound statement.
The human mind is very similar to a garden. Whatever thoughts and ideas that get sown into it, if nurtured, will eventually produce a plant. These plants are the basis for our actions. We act on what we believe. That is why it is imperative to guard your mind from harmful information and work hard to plant seeds of good information vigilantly and consistently. Again, we act on what we believe. If you find yourself exercising certain behaviors, it is due to a root system in your mind. We can't ward off all bad thoughts, but we can stop them from being nurtured and taking root. Similarly, we must be proactive in filling our minds with beneficial seeds and see to it that they are well taken care of.
