The Power of Positive Thinking

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This was a good article, Thanks for posting. It makes

one feel it's OK to be human and to what degree

positive thinking should be.

BTW Why is it that some posts I see here, some of the

words are garbled? Anyone know?

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>

> _The Power of Positive Thinking_

>

(http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/the-power-of-positive-thinking/)

>

> by Jane Framingham, Ph.D.

> May 29, 2006

>

> No one can avoid all negative feelings in life and

> it’s not realistic to

> think you can or should. But the happiest people

> somehow know how to buffer them

> by keeping life’s inevitable tragedies from

> spoiling the good stuff. And

> these folks may be the healthiest people as well.

> This section fills you in on

> the growing evidence that you may be able to improve

> your physical health just

> by changing the way you think and feel about your

> life.

> All the advice to “keep the sunny side up†if

> you want to be healthy sounds

> all warm and fuzzy, but almost too good to be true.

> Actually, though, a load

> of evidence shows that your attitude about life can

> improve your health and

> even speed your recovery from a serious ailment or

> surgery. The attitudes

> that seem to help the most are optimism, hope, and,

> above all, a feeling that

> you have some impact on the quality of your own

> life.

> Why You Should be Optimistic

> No one really understands how or why a positive

> attitude helps people

> recover faster from surgery or cope better with

> serious diseases — diseases as

> serious as cancer, heart disease, and AIDS. But

> mounting evidence suggests that

> these effects may have something to do with the

> mind’s power over the immune

> system. One recent study, for example, polled

> healthy first-year law students

> at the beginning of the school year to find out how

> optimistic they felt

> about the upcoming year. By the middle of the first

> semester, the students who

> had been confident that they would do well had more

> and better functioning

> immune cells than the worried students. (See Suzanne

> C. Segerstrom, Ph.D., et

> al., “Optimism is Associated With Mood, Coping,

> and Immune Change in Response to

> Stress,†Journal of Personality and Social

> Psychology, Volume 74, Number 6,

> June 1998.)

> Some researchers think that pessimism may stress you

> out, too, boosting

> levels of destructive stress hormones in your

> bloodstream. Of course, it’s also

> possible that having a positive attitude toward life

> makes you more likely to

> take better care of yourself. And you're more likely

> to attract people into

> your life (and keep them there) — which in and of

> itself may boost your health

> (see _How Our Social Network Helps Us Thrive_

>

(http://psychcentral.com/lib/2006/05/how-our-social-network-helps-us-thrive/)

> ).

> How to Become More Positive

> We’re not saying that you should deny life’s

> darker side or interpret every

> calamity as a blessing. But when calamity does

> strike, try not to give in to

> despair or fatalism. Concluding that you personally

> have been singled out

> for suffering, refusing to see any silver lining,

> and abandoning all hope may

> not only be a recipe for illness: Such attitudes are

> also not such great ways

> to go through life. Try to recognize that your grief

> and pain, however real

> and deep, are only part of a larger picture — and

> that this picture includes

> many elements of pleasure, success, and meaning.

> Another approach is to try to “use your painâ€

> for good. Many people who

> have suffered from life-threatening and

> incapacitating illnesses — including

> cancer, heart attack, and the like — say that they

> consider their illness to be “

> a gift.†The illness taught them to value each

> day, appreciate the moment,

> and get their priorities straight. Sometimes they

> discover that they have the

> power to do things they never knew that they could.

> Losing a breast to cancer, for example, has led some

> women to stop pouring

> all their energies into cultivating perfect bodies.

> As a result, they discover

> other interests and talents, such as French

> literature, tutoring, or race

> walking. Being forced to give up a high-powered job

> because of a disabling

> illness has given other people the time they always

> wished they had to pursue

> sculpting, chamber music, gardening, or other

> passions. We’re not saying that

> you should wish cancer, heart disease, or AIDS upon

> yourself, of course; but if

> you keep an upbeat perspective, even life’s blows

> can bring rewards beyond

> your wildest imaginings.

> Remember that even if you can’t change the

> circumstances of your life, you

> can change your attitude! If you need help, talk to

> a health professional

> about whether psychotherapy, support groups, or

> other structured approaches might

> help you.

> Attitude definitely seems to influence the course of

> illness. But some

> people take this link too far and make you feel that

> your bad attitude caused your

> disease or is keeping you from healing. Walk the

> other way if anyone makes

> you feel guilty for being sick or treats your

> physical ailments as if they

> were emotional or mental problems (included are

> physicians who banish you to a

> psychiatrist when you have no obvious signs of

> physical illness).

>

>

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The methods told in this article for converting 'Negative' state of mind to 'Positive' are quite useful.In continuation,you may also read the small article "FROM NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE" by clicking the link:

http://fromnegativetopositive.blogspot.com

Another small article which could be of immense help is "As If Principle".You can read it be clicking the link:

http://asifprinciple.blogspot.com

All the best.

Mukul

The Power of Positive Thinking

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 it. It is the subject of another article on this website.

The other articles at this website, about the power of concentration, will power, self-discipline and peace of mind also contribute to the development of a positive mind, and are recommended for reading and practicing.

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On Sat, 07 Apr 2007 Mukul Chaudhri wrote :

>The methods told in this article for converting 'Negative' state of mind to 'Positive' are quite useful.In continuation,you may also read the small article " FROM NEGATIVE TO POSITIVE " by clicking the link:

>

>http://fromnegativetopositive.blogspot.com

>

>Another small article which could be of immense help is " As If Principle " .You can read it be clicking the link:

>

>http://asifprinciple.blogspot.com

>

>

>

>

>

>

>All the best.

>

>

>Mukul

>

>

> The Power of Positive Thinking

>

>

>

> 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 it. It is the subject of another article on this website.

>

> The other articles at this website, about the power of concentration, will power, self-discipline and peace of mind also contribute to the development of a positive mind, and are recommended for reading and practicing.

>

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The Power of Positive Thinking

by Remez Sasson

http://www.successconsciousness.com/index_000009.htm

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. He had also of

course, 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 it. It is the subject of another article on this

website.

The other articles at this website, about the power of concentration,

will power, self-discipline and peace of mind also contribute to the

development of a positive mind, and are recommended for reading and

practicing.