Your thoughts either empower or disempower you. If you want to change what you do, you have to start by changing how you think. Because thoughts play a large role in shaping decisions (as to whether you give in, give up or give it another go), to sustain a healthy new way of living you have to learn to master your mind. In other words, a shift in perspective is required. The mind-bending realisation each of us needs to have is that unwanted and unhealthy habits are not overcome, and new habits are not won, by using our own strength. Rather, the closer we draw to God in relationship, the less compelling temptations, cravings and carnal desires become.
