Adults Quote by Dallas Willard
“What we think is, in the adult person, very much a matter of what we allow ourselves to think, and what we feel is very much a matter of what we allow ourselves to feel. Moreover, what we think is very much a matter of what we wish and seek to think, and what we feel is very much a matter of what we wish and seek to feel. In short, the condition of our mind is very much a matter of the direction in which our will is set.”
About This Quote
Our thoughts and feelings are shaped by what we permit ourselves to think and feel, guided by our will’s direction.
In simple terms: Mindset depends on what we allow ourselves to think and feel.
Key Takeaway
Align will with desired thoughts and emotions.
Themes
self‑mastery
willpower
mindset
psychology
Mood
reflective
motivational
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- personal development
- therapy
- education
- leadership training
Key Concepts
cognitive freedom
emotional regulation
intentionality
Questions to Reflect On
- What limits your mental direction?
- How can you expand permissible thoughts?
A Different Perspective
Will may be constrained by external influences or habits.
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