We
live in a world here we are surrounded by constantly streaming images and voices
of negative, and rarely positive, incidents. The constantly changing reality
around us- the political scenario, the economic reforms, the communal tension,
the climate change, apart from personal setbacks and tragedies- creates a very
depressing and negative atmosphere around us.
Many
of us may be in a better position in our lives wherein we are not going through
bad situations, but we still live with negativity because of what is happening
around us. To sustain a positive attitude and outlook in such an environment
requires wisdom and courage. Positive thinking has been a popular subject in
self-development courses and material over the past few decades. To know how to
be positive is one thing, but to experience positivity or live positively in day-to-day
life needs constant dedicated effort.
Is
it possible to remain positive all the time? Do positive people come with a
natural gift of being positive, or can it be cultivated by all? In the last two
decades, courses on mind management, positive thinking and self-development
have become a hard-selling industry that has spawned a mind – boggling array of
literature, audiovisual tools, programmers, retreats, clubs etc.
But,
in spite of all the available advice and guidance, a lot of people who want to
give up negative thinking find that they are unable to do so. Negative thoughts
seem to flow endlessly and automatically, while positive thinking seems
difficult or even impossible, very often, one negativity is replaced by
another. Greed may be replaced by anger, hatred or ego.
The
remedy is to fill the mind with positivity. Take a decision to always think
good about one as well as others in all situations, favorable or adverse, and
have good wishes for all. Negativity will vanish on its own.
Thoughts
are energy, or better call it metaphysical energy. The energy coming from
thoughts is vibrations. Positive energy has higher vibrations, and negative
energy lower vibrations. Positive vibrations are always stronger than negative
vibrations.
So,
higher consciousness is a constantly positive consciousness is a constantly
positive consciousness with positive thought patterns. In that state, our
thoughts will be clam, there will be less thoughts, with more power, and the
thoughts will be capable of being easily put into action. Above all, one will
have various powers, such as the power to withdraw, to face, to tolerate, to
judge, to discriminate, to cooperate, to be flexible, and to let go.
To
lift consciousness from a low level to a higher one, we need to work throught
the intellect. We can learn and practice making new choices, setting new
patterns. Whenever we choose new positive thoughts, we create new patters, make
new programmers. And the more we use positive thoughts, the cleaner the
intellect becomes. For that constant attention is needed.
Good
reading, spiritual wisdom, mediation, and serving others help us remain positive;
we have to develop the attitude of seeing well in everyone and everything. When
we count our blessings and consider problems as opportunities in disguise, we
remain light and contented. Gratitude and generosity also help us live a
positive life, God has given us so much to enjoy and share that we should be
always thankful for what we have and share it with others.
Introspection,
reflection on spiritual wisdom, meditation and silence are also very
Empowering
tools to develop positivity. Introspection means looking at my motives, my
treatment of other people, my reactions to them and theirs to me, and why they
have these reactions and what is the cause of the negative things. With such
self-examination, we learn how to choose correctly. The one who is able to
learn from experience is the one who is called wise
Real
examination of the self can be done best in a place of silence. Silence means telling
the mind to reflect, to stop the traffic of thoughts. From time to time, in
silence we turn our thoughts within and find our original identity. We see how
to deal with a person how to understand values like peace and tolerance, our
own divinity, and add quality to our thinking. With a few thoughts rather than
many, we find a solution, and then it is easy to live in harmony with others
because we have realized the true self, the eternal oasis of peace and joy within.
This requires practice.
How
are we able to put wisdom into practice? When we start to understand and master
the energy of our mind. We can begin a resource within. Peace means balance,
harmony and contentment. Therefore, by creating positive thoughts and by
focusing on our positive energy, we are able to put these thoughts into action.
A
regular diet of positive thoughts can keep us happy and contented all our life.
Equips it with the ability to ward off and fight diseases, positive thoughts
empower the mind to deal with any situation, however adverse, and ensure that
we never lose our happiness, even when things are not going our way.
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