Is There a Flaw in The Power of Positive Thinking

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There has been a lot of buzz about the power of positive thinking.

I think there is a misconception about positive thinking. Most people think that you have to force yourself to think positive.

I don’t know about you, but when I’m in a low mood or haven’t had enough sleep, I can be a little cranky and no positive thought can change that.

The truth is that our true nature is that of contentment and happiness and when the negative thoughts pass we return to that state.

The problem is not that we don’t think in the positive, it’s that we get caught up in our own negative thoughts.

“That's my gift. I let that negativity roll off me like water off a duck's back. If it's not positive, I didn't hear it. If you can overcome that, fights are easy.” -- George Foreman

I think like George Foreman we have to let the negative thoughts roll off of us, learn to relax and try not to think about anything, positive or negative. Just relax, take a nap or just daydream and eventually a good feeling will come back.

“When I examine myself and my methods of thought, I come to the conclusion that the gift of fantasy has meant more to me than any talent for abstract, positive thinking.” -- Albert Einstein

By the way, if you’re not in a good mood and are cranky and irritable, let those around you know. This has helped me more in my relationships than anything else.

You will see the people around you open up and relate to you instead of thinking you are attacking them. Also you start to notice when others are in a low mood and defenses drop.

Our ability to think is an amazing thing. But if I tell you to not think of a purple elephant, you will think of a purple elephant.

“I never looked at the consequences of missing a big shot . . . when you think about the consequences you always think of a negative result.” -- Michael Jordan

If you try to think positive it will seem like a chore, but if you can realize that the negative is just a thought and will eventually pass then the positive will come naturally.

Realization of your true nature is more powerful than trying to think your way out of negative thoughts. To know that thoughts are just thoughts and thoughts and the feelings that come with them will change from moment to moment, you begin to not put much emphasis on if they are positive or not. You just flow with your positive feelings and you learn to navigate through the negative ones.

It’s impossible to never have negative thoughts, but with a little understanding you can see them for what they really are… Just thoughts.

Lonnie Young is a certified meditation teacher who now teaches the art of successful living. To learn more about Lonnie’s work visit http://www.secretstosuccessfulliving.com

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Create Your Own Free Daily Affirmation Program That Works

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Affirmations, why do some work and some don’t? Many people have life altering success with positive affirmations, while others give up on them altogether.

For the last 5 years, I have studied positive affirmations and have come up with a Three Part Plan that should help even those of us who have had no previous success.

What are affirmations? Affirmations are Statements that you use to make “something firm”. The process of using affirmations is actually ancient. Biblically, they’ve also been referred to as “confessions”.

There are hundreds of books, tapes, CD’s, computer software and even jewelry that have ways to use Affirmations. However, it’s important to know why using these Statements with certain methods will bring immediate results, while others bring nothing but headaches.

Take a look at this Bible Verse Faith Cometh By Hearing and Hearing by the Word of God- Romans 10:17. Think about this for a moment, if Faith comes by hearing, what do we hear? Our voice, right? If our words are positive, then our life experiences tend to be positive.

Unfortunately, each Truth has a reciprocal. If you are Confessing nothing but the negative, your bound to get what you don't want. It’s that simple. Proverbs 2 says that You are snared with the words of your mouth.

Therefore, you’re first step is to curb your tongue. Think of your tongue as a rudder, it can literally turn your life in any direction that you want it to go. It takes a little effort to become aware of how many times in a day you make a negative statement, or profess something that you don’t want to happen. Affirm the positive! Always concentrate on what you want to happen! And NOT what you don't want to happen And, definitely do so Out Loud! If you want to get faster results, make a tape stating each confession 3 times. Listen to this tape as your drifting off to sleep and when you first awake. You should even record your Detailed Description and place it at the end.

Next, Write your Affirmations. When I want to make a change in my life, I write out at least 15-20 specific related Statements. Additionally, I create and write a very Detailed Description of how my life will be once these changes have manifested. I always focus on one goal at a time. In other words, I don’t try to loose weight and attract wealth simultaneously. Results come from intense focus!

Every day I write these affirmations at least 3 times each and in different tenses (i.e. "I am always in the right place at the right time"- "Janet is always in the right place at the right time"). It takes about an hour, but it is well worth it because when I am writing these affirmations, my mind is quiet, focused and extremely receptive. Again, I am focusing on what I want, and NOT what I am trying to change.

Finally, keep these affirmations in front of you as often as possible. This is done in two ways; that which is “seen” and that which is “unseen”. Personally, I have experienced dramatic results with a customized computer program that flashes my affirmations continuously and unobtrusively while I am working or surfing the internet. I also tape a list of my affirmations to my bathroom mirror, in my day planner, car dashboard, etc.

In addition to this computer software, I also meditate on my Detailed Description daily. I visualize my new life in as much detail as I can. I usually take about 15 minutes in the morning and evening to do this.

Know this, it is just as easy to have Faith in the "undesired" as it is to have Faith in the “desired”. Ask yourself, "What will I have Faith in?" Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen.- Hebrews 11:1 Remember, you only need Faith in the size of a mustard seed!

Follow these 3 Steps and you will build your Faith that these Affirmations will manifest. Remember, As a Man Thinketh, So is He.

Janet has been studying the Power of Affirmations for the Last 5 years. Until recently her results were medicore at best until she stumbled upon a simple to use Software Program that turns any Computer Screen into a Manifestation Machine. In fact, it's been proven to Enhance the Manifestation of Your Deepest Desires by 500%. Go To http://www.stopbeingaverage.com/ and Make Your Dreams a Reality.

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