Positive thinking (msgs for life)

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POSITIVE THINKING - SOME PRACTICAL STEPS

 

Are we aware that 'failure' comes from resistance? It is not by will power alone

that we can succeed. It is not by applying certain skills or knowledge that we

will achieve lasting success. It is not luck or fortune. It is not hard work.

It is not the time, place, or circumstance into which we were born that leads

to success or failure.Success is created by harmony. It is through an

understanding and acceptance of who we are and what we may choose to do that

brings success in each and every aspect of life. Understanding the nature of

consciousness will connect us with our power to 'create'.If we examine each

circumstance and condition in our life, we will see clearly that the outer

image of our reality is simply a reflection of the inner workings of our

consciousness. The world without is a reflection of the world within. As

within, so without. To change this world without that we have as our own, we

simply need to change our world within.Every day, we think about 50,000

thoughts. 50,000 times a day we think something and our thoughts weave the

cloth of our world.Examine those thoughts. Are they constructive to what we

want? If we decide to change our mind then we can also change our reality.

Change our thoughts, and wecan change the image we are. Choose bigger. Choose

better. Choose more.1. Most negative thoughts are based on a misinterpretation

of the situation. If we feel negative, look around the situation. Are the facts

on which we base our pessimism correct? Are we really judging other people

accurately? Are we imagining the worst, with no actual reason for doing so? Try

to shift your attitude to a more positive one. 2. Keep a daily thought diary. In

it, note down key thoughts, with the circumstances that created them. For

example, if we felt irritated at work, think about why and make a note of it.

Think about our emotional reaction. It should help us learn which situations

provoke a negative or positive reaction. Regularly re-read our diary to trace

our thought patterns and gauge whether we are becoming more positive. 3. Alter

our mental images. By exploring and developing our mental representations we

can feel much better about ourselves and life. For example, if we are feeling

resentful towards our partner, imagine him as a small child who needs a hug. If

we feel threatened by a colleague, imagine her in a silly hat. If the weather's

awful, imagine a sunny day. 4. One way to achieve long-term positivity is to

ask why we are thinking negatively. Are we frightened of what might happen in

life - scared of being cut dead by friends, losing your job, splitting up with

our partner? The answer is to face the fear, imagining what we would do and how

we would cope if these things happened. Once we have faced up to our worst fear,

it will automatically feel less scared and be more able to cope. 5. Using

constructive language can turn our negative thoughts around. Be aware of our

words. Instead of thinking 'I can't', tell ourselves how we can. Instead of

saying, 'I regret' say, 'next time I will'. Instead of 'this is awful' let us

tell ourselves what opportunities there are in the situation.

 

6. Learn to handle strong negative emotions. If we feel bad, do not bottle it up

or push it down. Instead, work off the bad feeling with physical exercise or

meditation or Namasmarana. Try to become aalmer by relaxing and focusing on

calming thoughts. Talk through our feelings with a friend or even a

professional counsellor. 7. Optimists take credit for the good things that

happen, while putting the bad things down to coincidence, circumstance or

mistake. Although we need to take responsibility for what goes on in our life -

if something goes wrong, do not automatically take all the blame. Focus on our

successes and recognise our contribution to things that turn out well. 8. We

will not feel positive if we spend most of our time doing things you hate. If

we are in the wrong job, change it. If we are in the wrong relationship, move

on. Make time each day to do activities we enjoy and to indulge ourselves. 9.

Don't let a tiny problem escalate into disaster. Immediately stop the downward

spiral by injecting some positivity into the situation. Do something small that

we know will succeed - such as a small specific task that we've done many times

that we know we are not going to fail at - this can be anything from making a

cup of tea, writing an email or even tidying a file. Let this sense of

achievement boost us to take another, bigger step to success. 10. Research

suggests that the more meaning we see in life, the easier we will find it to be

positive. This means having a sense that there is a plan, a point, a purpose to

life. Spend time thinking about why we are here in this world, think of our

beloved Swami & His Message - and then let that sense of purpose guide you.

Lastly....we must never forget...........that.......

 

'If Baba brings us to it........HE will also take us through it.....'

 

 

 

-Author Anonymous

 

 

 

 

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