We may not always be able to stop ourselves from lighting matches, but try to watch the flame and drop the match before getting burned.
Every thought is like an unlit match.
Unconsciously we strike it and focus on the flame as it flares up.
Our lifelong habit is to strike the match.
Thoughts we give attention to flare up.
And unless we're careful, easily cause a blaze.
We may not always be able to stop ourselves from lighting matches, but if we can learn to drop them quickly when we do, we won't get burned.
John