Practicing family medicine for over 30 yrs has definitely taught me a lot. Seeing how people think has become a passion of mine. And yes, it makes sure that I check under my own hood to see how my engine (mind) is doing and what I would be wise to do so as not to encourage any premature breakdowns!
Thinking is defined as follows:
think·ing
adjective
1.
using thought or rational judgment; intelligent.
"he seemed to be a thinking man"
synonyms: intelligent, sensible, reasonable, rational; More
noun
1.
the process of using one's mind to consider or reason about something.
"they have done some thinking about_____________ (you fill in blank)”
What we think about, can be divided into two! Sure we can sub-divide without limits beyond the time & energy it takes— but you have 2 real divisions. Here is what come to my mind:
- Positive vs. Negative
- Helpful vs. Hurtful
- Long term vs Short term
- Right vs. Left
- Doing what is right vs. Doing what is not right
- Others as priority vs Me focussed*
- [Perhaps some input from y’all]
The divisions are not always right vs wrong —though sometimes it is. Wisdom will help us all avoid the 2 ditches on either side of the roads!
So keep thinking!
Share if you so desire. Eager to pass on it on!
* We need to take care of ourselves so we can take care of others.