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Showerthoughts

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And the odds of that happening doesn't change whether you chose to 'pray' for it or 'manifest' it.

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[–] [email protected] 9 points 1 year ago (7 children)

Be honest:

Who do you think is more likely to hit the game-winning free-throw?

  • a guy who looks at the hoop thinking “aw crap I’m gonna airball, and everyone is gonna laugh at me”
  • a guy who looks at the hoop thinking “okay I’m gonna swish this, and my whole team is going to celebrate”

Many top-achievers describe the power of visualizing success (positive manifestation).

Many people who pray are cultivating healthy virtues (patience, kindness, strength).

Have you ever heard the term “self-fulfilling prophecy”?

[–] [email protected] 14 points 1 year ago (1 children)

“The man who thinks he can and the man who thinks he can't are both right.”

— Confucius

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago

"They don't think it be like it is, but it do."

— Oscar Gamble

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