“Thoughts are not actions.” Yeah, yeah, you’ve heard that before. But let’s be real—it only hits different when you realize just how much your thoughts can mess with your life if you let them. It’s like handing the keys to your car over to a squirrel who’s had way too much caffeine. Total chaos. Our thoughts are basically like squirrels in traffic. You know the ones—darting left, then right, then back again, unsure whether they want to cross the road or just freeze in place. They have no clue what they’re doing, but they’re still running around like they’re in charge. Your thoughts? Exactly the same. Let’s be honest: our brains throw out some seriously random stuff. One minute, you’re focused, and the next, your brain is like, “You know what? You’ve worked hard enough. Let’s just coast for a bit.” That’s a squirrel thought right there—running around without any sense of direction. But just like you wouldn’t let a squirrel decide your route in traffic, you shouldn’t let your thoughts