True life and lifestyle changes don’t start with changing your actions; it starts by rewiring how you think and improving your mindset. 

Because, if you fill your thoughts and mind with quality, your life reflects it. Philippians 4:8 directs us to accept that “…whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”

Proverbs 23:7 states that, “For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…” In short, You eventually become the literal summation of your dominant thoughts.

Roman Emperor and philosopher Marcus Aurelius wrote “The happiness of your life depends upon the quality of your thoughts.”

And finally, the law of cause and effect in human character very simply:

“Watch your thoughts, they become words;
Watch your words, they become actions;
Watch your actions, they become habits;
Watch your habits, they become character;
Watch your character, it becomes your destiny.”

It all starts at the very top with your thinking and  thoughts: the simple, quiet thoughts you allow to take up residence in your mind.