The below was submitted in our pitch inbox by the 89-year-old writer and painter Walt Hurd. These were the only words in the pitch.
KIDS, listen closely.
You are what you think.
Your brain listens to your thoughts-and it believes you.
If you think negatively about yourself, your brain agrees. It sends signals that affect your whole body, especially your gut, which has brain-like sensors. You can feel sick, anxious, even depressed. And yes, those thoughts can lead to real medical symptoms.
But here's the truth:
YOU ARE IN CONTROL.
Think positively, and your immune system responds. Your body heals. Your energy rises.
Your mind clears.
This isn't just feel-good talk. It's science. It's real life.
You thoughts shape your reality.
So choose wisely.
Everybody knows this.
Now it's up to you.
Painting by Walt Hurd
