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Thoughts and Thinking
“Thoughts are things; they have tremendous power. Thoughts of doubt and fear are
pathways to failure. When you conquer negative attitudes of doubt and fear you
conquer failure. Thoughts crystallize into habit and habit solidifies into
circumstances”.

Bryan Adams ~ 1959-, Canadian-born American Musician, Singer, Songwriter

An exercise in imagination

Imagine if you would, that you are running or walking fast up a steep mountain path. The sun is
scorching overhead, and although you are perspiring, the inside of your mouth feels dry like
sandpaper. You wish you’d remembered to bring some water to quench your thirst. Too late
now, you are an hour away from base camp and another hour from the hotel further up the
mountain.
The seconds feel like hours as you struggle up the mountain. The sun, that searing heat. . . your
lips feel like they’re glued together, you feel so parched. What would you pay for a bottle of
water right now?

Imagine the scene an hour later as you almost run into the hotel. Can you believe it, the bars
and cafeteria are all closed! Ah well, there’s always the mini bar in your room, there must be a
drink in there. The lift is broken so you take the stairs in threes, almost demolishing the door to
your room. You dash to the mini bar, now anxiously anticipating how wonderful that cold drink
will feel inside your mouth.