Best-selling author and Alabama native Andy Andrews delivered some thoughtful advice on self-control and keeping things in perspective in his latest video.

Here is how Andrews elaborated on this perspective:

Today, the world is changing rapidly, but that doesn’t mean it’s all for the worst. A mind left alone, however, can lead us to believe that is the case. A mind without specific direction from its owner soon begins to run out of control. And, a mind out of control feasts on “what ifs” and worst-case scenarios.

The Roman philosopher Seneca said, “We suffer more often in imagination than in reality.” If you ask me, Seneca nailed it. After all, fear, anxiety, and worry are nothing but a misuse of the creative imagination that has been placed in us.

As you’ll see in my latest video, it’s this powerful ability to control our thoughts that sets us on the path toward the peaceful life we’re searching for, especially during times of uncertainty.

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In addition to being a sought-after speaker and host of the Alabama-based podcast “The Professional Noticer,” Andrews has written the New York Times bestsellers The Traveler’s Gift and The Noticer. His thought-provoking How Do You Kill 11 Million People?: Why the Truth Matters More Than You Think appeared on Yellowhammer News’ list of Alabama-authored books to read in 2019.

Tim Howe is an owner of Yellowhammer Multimedia