Positive Thinking
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The Power of Positive Thinking
by Remez Sasson
Positive thinking is a mental attitude that admits into
the mind thoughts, words and images that are conductive
to growth, expansion and success. It is a mental
attitude that expects good and favorable results. A
positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a
successful outcome of every situation and action.
Whatever the mind expects, it finds.
Not everyone accepts or believes in positive thinking.
Some consider the subject as just nonsense, and others
scoff at people who believe and accept it. Among the
people who accept it, not many know how to use it
effectively to get results. Yet, it seems that many are
becoming attracted to this subject, as evidenced by the
many books, lectures and courses about it. This is a
subject that is gaining popularity.
It is quite common to hear people say: "Think
positive!", to someone who feels down and worried. Most
people do not take these words seriously, as they do not
know what they really mean, or do not consider them as
useful and effective. How many people do you know, who
stop to think what the power of positive thinking means?
The following story illustrates how this power works.
Allan applied for a new job, but as his self-esteem was
low, and he considered himself as a failure and unworthy
of success, he was sure that he was not going to get the
job. He had a negative attitude towards himself, and
believed that the other applicants were better and more
qualified than him. Allan manifested this attitude, due
to his negative past experiences with job interviews.
His mind was filled with negative thoughts and fears
concerning the job for the whole week before the job
interview. He was sure he would be rejected. On the day
of the interview he got up late, and to his horror he
discovered that the shirt he had planned to wear was
dirty, and the other one needed ironing. As it was
already too late, he went out wearing a shirt full of
wrinkles.
During the interview he was tense, displayed a negative
attitude, worried about his shirt, and felt hungry
because he did not have enough time to eat breakfast.
All this distracted his mind and made it difficult for
him to focus on the interview. His overall behavior made
a bad impression, and consequently he materialized his
fear and did not get the job.
Jim applied for the same job too, 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 often visualized himself making a good impression and
getting the job.
In the evening before the interview he prepared the
clothes he was going to wear, and went to sleep a little
earlier. On day of the interview he woke up earlier than
usual, and had ample time to eat breakfast, and then to
arrive to the interview before the scheduled time.
He got the job because he made a good impression. Of
course he had also the proper qualifications for the
job, but so had 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. The whole being
broadcasts good will, happiness and success. Even the
health is affected in a beneficial way. We walk tall and
the voice is more powerful. Our body language shows the
way you feel inside.
Positive and negative thinking are both contagious. All
of us affect, in one way or another, the people we meet.
This happens instinctively and on a subconscious level,
through thoughts and feelings transference and through
body language. People sense our aura and are affected by
our thoughts. Is it any wonder that we want to be around
positive persons and shun negative ones? People are more
disposed to help us if we are positive. They dislike and
avoid anyone broadcasting negativity.
Negative thoughts, words and attitude bring up negative
and unhappy moods and actions. When the mind is
negative, poisons are released into the blood, which
cause more unhappiness and negativity. This is the way
to failure, frustration and disappointment.
Practical Instructions
In order to turn the mind toward the positive, inner
work and training are required. Attitude and thoughts do
not change overnight.
Read about this subject, think about its benefits and
persuade yourself to try it. The power of thoughts is a
mighty power that is always shaping our life. This
shaping is usually done subconsciously, but it is
possible to make the process a conscious one. Even if
the idea seems strange give it a try, as you have
nothing to lose, but only to gain. Ignore what others
might say or think about you, if they discover that you
are changing the way you think.
Always visualize only favorable and beneficial
situations. Use positive words in your inner dialogues
or when talking with others. Smile a little more, as
this helps to think positively. Disregard any feelings
of laziness or a desire to quit. If you persevere, you
will transform the way your mind thinks.
Once a negative thought enters your mind, you have to be
aware of it and endeavor to replace it with a
constructive one. The negative thought will try again to
enter your mind, and then you have to replace it again
with a positive one. It is as if there are two pictures
in front of you, and you choose to look at one of them
and disregard the other. Persistence will eventually
teach your mind to think positively and ignore negative
thoughts.
In case you feel any inner resistance when replacing
negative thoughts with positive ones, do not give up,
but keep looking only at the beneficial, good and happy
thoughts in your mind.
It does not matter what your circumstances are at the
present moment. Think positively, expect only favorable
results and situations, and circumstances will change
accordingly. It may take some time for the changes to
take place, but eventually they do.
Another method to employ is the repetition of
affirmations. It is a method which resembles creative
visualization, and which can be used in conjunction with
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