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naeem
Knowflake Posts: 45
From: lalala......mmmmmmmmmm.
Registered: Sep 2007
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posted October 19, 2007 02:09 AM
 
The Power of Positive Thinking
Positive Thinking - Your Key to a Happy and Better Life
When we feel down and worried, we often hear people telling us: "Think positive!" We usually do not pay attention to this sentence; sometimes we just smile, considering it as a joke or just a way of talking. Did you ever stop to think what do these words mean?
Many disregard the subject of positive thinking, considering it as just nonsense. But yet, a lot of books have been written about it, and many lectures and courses about positive thinking are conducted. It is a subject that nevertheless is gaining popularity.
Thinking positively means admitting into the mind only thoughts, words and images that are conductive to growth, expansion and success. It is the expectation of only good and favorable results. When the mind is positive, it expects happiness, joy, health and a positive outcome of every situation and action. Whatever it expects it finds .
Allan goes to an interview for a new job. He does not feel worthy, and therefore he does not believe he is going to get the job. He believes that the other applicants are better and more qualified than him. This is his way of thinking because his past experience was negative. He was not admitted to most of the jobs he applied to.
For the past week his mind was full with negative thoughts and fears concerning the job. He was sure he would be rejected. On the day of the interview he got up late, and to his horror he found out the shirt he planned to wear was dirty and the other one needed ironing. As it was already too late he went out with a wrinkled shirt.
During the interview he worried about his shirt, and felt hungry because he did not have enough time to eat breakfast. He was not concentrating on the interview and consequently made a bad impression. He materialized his fear and did not get the job.
Jim also had an interview, but approached the matter in a different way. He was sure that he was going to get the job. During the week preceding the interview he saw himself in his mind at his best during the interview. The day before the interview he prepared the clothes he was going to wear. He woke up early in the morning, and had ample time to eat breakfast and to arrive to the interview before the scheduled time. He got the job, because he made a good impression. Of course he had the proper qualifications for the job, but so was Allan.
What do we learn from these two stories? Is there any magic employed here? No, it is all natural. When the attitude is positive we entertain pleasant feelings and constructive images, and see in our mind's eye, what we really want to happen. This brings brightness to the eyes, more energy and happiness. Your whole being broadcasts good will, happiness and success. The blood streams flows better and your health is affected. You walk tall and your voice is more powerful. Your body language shows the way you feel inside.
Coming into the presence of other people, we impress them positively or negatively. They also interpret our body language on a subconscious level. They sense our aura and are affected by our thoughts. Is it any wonder that they want to be around the positive person and shun the negative one? They want to help you if you are positive. They may dislike anyone broadcasting negativity.
When the way of thinking and talking, the attitude and the moods are negative, people get affected and become negative too. It is contagious. When the mind is negative, poisons are released into the blood, which cause more unhappiness and negativity. Thinking negatively is a great way to failure, frustration and disappointment.
Positive and negative thinking have very obvious results. But to turn the mind towards the positive, knowledge and training are necessary. People do not change their attitude and thoughts overnight.
Read about this subject. Meditate about its benefits, and persuade your mind to try it. The power of thought is a mighty power that is always shaping our life. This shaping is done subconsciously. It is possible to make the process a conscious one. Even if the idea seems strange give it a try. You have nothing to lose, but only to gain.
If you have always been negative, and you are apprehensive what others might say about you if you start thinking positvely, simple do not tell them what you are doing. As it is a mental process, nobody has to know what are your innermost thoughts.
Try to see in your mind only favorable and positive situations. Use positive words when you have an inner dialogue with yourself and when talking with others. Smiling helps to think positively. If you feel resistance to replacing negative thoughts with positive ones, do not give up, and do not pay attention to any feelings of laziness or a desire to quit. Continue, and it will become easier and easier to transform your mind to thinking positively.
It does not matter what your circumstances are at the present moment. Thinking positively, expecting only favorable results and situations, make circumstances change accordingly. It may take some time for the changes to take place, but eventually they do.
Once a negative thought enters your mind, you have to be aware of it and try to replace it with a positive one. The negative thought will try again to enter your mind, and then you have again to replace it with a positive one. It is as if there are two pictures in front of your eyes, and you choose to look at one and disregard the other. In this way you will surely be the winner.
Another method to employ is the repetition of affirmations. It is a method resembling creative visualization, and which can be used in conjunction with it.
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"We are a way for the Cosmos to know itself."
Carl Sagan "As bad as bad becomes
It's not a part of you
And love is only sleeping
Wrapped in neglect." life seemed to be a fault of grace but it's okay.
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yourfriendinspirit
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From: California, USA
Registered: Oct 2006
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posted October 21, 2007 11:44 PM
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