Thinking Bad Thoughts Doesn’t Make You A Bad Person | Cameron Hanes

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[sandaruredits]

that's why I don't like when people say, "you become what you think". nah actually "you become what you do"

[sollym]

Reminds me of the unexpectedly wise Paarthurnax from Skyrim: "What is better - to be born good or to overcome your evil nature through great effort?"

[Andy-gtok]

Action is always more powerful than thought

[dooderman]

Exactly, I think a better word to describe what you’re saying of “doing the thing when you didn’t want to” is discipline, and discipline is not something you have or don’t have, it’s a skill that anyone can learn and develop. It’s the process of realizing “I don’t feel like going to the gym, but deep down I know I want to as it will make me feel good and bring about good results” it’s taking that feeling of hesitation/fear/laziness and processing it so that you can go to the gym. Motivation is actually the opposite of discipline in a sense, because that feeling of not wanting to go is reversed, you DO feel like going, and that’s why you do. That’s perfectly fine because at the end of the day, going is what gets results regardless of why you decided to go, but over relying on motivation is what leads to a lack of practicing discipline and that leads to inconsistency as you’re relying on your emotions to make the decision on whether or not you should go rather than relying on your logic.

[anonbattler]

Reminiscent of a quote from the film Batman Begins -- "It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me."

[cecilymd]

I agree somewhat, actions speak louder than thoughts, but real & true goodness is when you have both good thoughts and good actions. But a lifetime of effort is involved in making it to that place, as well as a healthy dose of God's grace.

[jellyjams]

I think bravery often comes from people who don’t not want to do an action, but you are built to actually want to do the thing that others are afraid of…that’s what makes them brave. If they didn’t want to, they would be unbrave like the rest. Also related to the relationship with fear in the brain

[megamanlinkfan]

i always have to remind myself of this. i have so many intrusive thoughts that are terrible it makes me feel like a awful person.

[totallynotterryyt]

Bro I feel so called out 😭 but, that’s a good think because at least I know my faults now.

[WillyWanka]

Profound. When you're motivated and do something is it really motivation? Motivation is doing something when you're unmotivated.

[cathylehman]

My measure is doing the right thing when no one is looking

[gabrielaradu]

Bad, negative thoughts could come from trauma, and they can diminish when things get on a good path or when we feel safe.
Facts are all that matter.

[KhamadiPlusOne]

Doing good things with bad thoughts is called, doing the right thing for the wrong reason. 👿

[marisafarias]

Sure, I would just say that a lot of bad thoughts can influencw our actions, so it is important to also get them in check/recognize that those thoughts don't represent me. Are not me.

[SantySaron]

I legit needed to hear that, just thanks

[WillyWanka]

Same goes with sports skills. If there is a terrible athlete but great at soccer, football, baseball they must be extremely skilled.

[dulce]

Doing the thing you don't want to do in regards to training is discipline. Discipline beats motivation just like hard work (practice) beats talent when talen won't work hard.

[kingbeef]

You can only do things if you’re motivated. If you’re truly unmotivated, you’ll never do it.

[lennard]

I need bad thoughts and good actions keeps a good balance as well as the opposite for playing in the dark 🕶️🕶️🌑

[Forbiddin]

I think bad thought and do good things
I love this