July 2008 Edition
SAMITA RATHOR
Buddham saranam gacchami I go to the Buddha for refuge. Dhammam saranam gacchami I go to the Dhamma for refuge. Sangham saranam gacchami I go to the Sangha for refuge.
POSITIVE thinking is a mental attitude that admits into the mind, thoughts, words and images that favor the expansion, development and achievement of our complete well being. A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action. Whatever the mind seeks, it finds. “Whatever you think, that you will be. If you think yourself weak, weak you will be, if you think yourself strong, strong you will be,” said Swami Vivekananda. The Mandukya Upanishad defines the quality of positive thinking very simply: “We can choose what we want to hear, may what we choose be positive. We can see what we want to see, but may we see only what is propitious. May we praise and thank the positive and encouraging energies around us. May we enjoy the strong limbs and body given to us.”
Our positive attitude is directly in proportion to the quality of spiritual growth
we aspire to have at any given time. A spiritual person is in control of his emotions.
A person in control of his emotions can only think positive.
Is it just our environment and the food we consume that can have negative
effects on us? Experiencing emotions like jealousy, suppressed anger, frustration
and arrogance can lead to secretion of dangerous internal toxins that can easily
prove harmful to our physical/mental well being and quality of life, if not checkedin time. A positive outlook has been proved scientifically also. If we want to
progress in our lives on a physical, mental and spiritual level, altruism is the key.
The ability to be able to manage stressful conditions is essential. Those who have a negative attitude to life suffer from health problems too. We know there is a connection between the physical and mental, always. A detox of the emotional toxins may be worth a try. An emotional detox can help us get rid of all those feelings that can easily poison our lives and take us away from the path of holistic well being. Researchers have proved that the activation of brain regions associated with negative emotions appears to weaken not only our immune system, but all the other organs of the body. Negative emotions can cause damage at a cellular level too. A few tips for positive thinking could refurbish your outlook on life. So increase your chances for a more constructive perspective with these guidelines:
● Become aware of negative thoughts as they take shape and uproot them before they become deep rooted.
● Address your problem and try and solve it. The mind is filled with emotions. Rule your mind; don’t let your mind rule you.
● Seek the company of people who are positive thinkers.
● Positive and negative thinking are both contagious. All of us get influenced, in one way or another, by the people we meet. This happens instinctively and at a subconscious level, through thoughts and feelings transference and through body language. People sense our aura and are affected by our thoughts.
● Keep away from any negative energy or associations around you. Remember it is up to you to choose your environment and company.
● Though it may appear difficult, change is the only permanent thing. Be open to change.
● Do not hesitate to voice your feelings with yourself. It will make you aware of how you feel. And only if you are aware, can you solve the problem.
● Brooding does not help. Confront the situation that has upset you. Do not hold on. Let it out of your system.
● Use the past as a learning tool. Live in the present.
● Remember only you can make yourself feel inferior. So do not allow that. Be confident of yourself.
● If you are a spiritual person some methods of meditation can instantly help you empty your head and give you an instant emotional de-tox.
● Regular exercise, conscious breathing, healthy diet, adequate relaxation, meditation/ contemplation counteract stress toxins.
● Be kind to your self. Only then can you be kind to others.Remember the law of cause and effect. What you give is what you get. Apositive attitude brings strength, energy and initiative. Positive and negative are directions. Which direction do you choose?
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