Definitions Quote by Wayne Dyer
“What you think about expands. If your thoughts are centered on what's missing, then what's missing, by definition, will have to expand.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Your Erroneous Zones, 1976
Focusing on lack expands perception of scarcity; shifting focus to abundance reduces its grip.
In simple terms: Thoughts shape reality.
Key Takeaway
Notice and reframe what you deem missing.
Themes
mindset
abundance
perception
Mood
reflective
optimistic
Type
self‑help
philosophical
When to use this quote
- goal setting
- mental health
- coaching
- creative brainstorming
Key Concepts
Cognitive framing
law of attraction
Questions to Reflect On
- What is one missing element you can appreciate?
- How does focusing on lack affect your actions?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasis on positivity can ignore real problems.
![“The self is defined psychologically as the psychic totality of the individual. Anything that a [person] postulates as being a greater totality than [oneself] can become a symbol of the self. For this reason the symbol of the self is not always as total as the definition would require.” quote by Carl Jung](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/251/carl-jung-274_defined_the-self-is-defined-psychologically-as-t_7148.jpg)
