Positive Thinking Articles

Firstly you need to know and understand that the way we think, feel, and believe has a massive influence upon all that manifests in and around our lives. The energy that our thoughts and emotions create sends a message out to the Universe not unlike a prayer, and if our energy is positive, ...

There are 15 reasons to pray to Mother Mary; in explanation they are the fifteen promises made by Mother Mary to Christians who recite the Rosary and I am going to talk about the second promise in this article. (Given to St. Dominic and Blessed Alan. Imprimatur. +Patrick J. Hays, D.D. Archbishop of New York found in the “Handbook of Devotion to Divine Mercy”) 2. I promise my special protection and the greatest graces to all those who shall recite the Rosary. I find this pr

Don’t hunt me down and shoot me, but I see 9/11 as a blessing in disguise. It helped us to remember our capacity for great things as humans. The loss, fear and anger we felt that day gave rise to something greater – compassion and community.r

“Mr. White, what about luck? How much does luck play into someone being successful.” One of the students at the John D. O’Bryant Institute at Northeaste University posed this question during my talk today. It’s a great question. The answer is very simple, I explained: if someone denies himself or herself the right to enjoy good luck, that person will not enjoy good luck. Whenever you feel like you’re having a streak of bad luck or whenever you feel like you don’t have good

If you are having a bad day here are three easy positive thinking exercises to be positive now:rn rnPositive thinking Exercise 1: Compare things to 200 years ago. The life you lead now is immeasurably better to even the kings and queens of yester year! Are you not driving around in a horseless carriage, do you not have hot baths whenever you want them, can you not find out pretty much anything you need to know at your finger tips? A pretty incredible transformation of the wor

Do you struggle to lose belly fat? I bet you're thinking that you've tried every technique in the world to try to lose your stubborn belly fat, but it just never seems to budge... right? I'm sure you see TONS of commercials and ads making all kinds of miracle claims that you can lose your belly fat ove ight with their magic pill or wildly-hyped snake-oil supplement.

As an emotion, faith is among the strongest and is a state of mind that mostly effects the subconscious mind. This is important when it comes to putting your thoughts into action in everyday life. If you set yourself a task but are lacking the faith in yourself to complete it, then ...

There is a science to getting rich. It is an exact science. And like an exact science there are certain laws which are always working according to energy. Energy is all around us and through us, always moving or changing according to our thoughts. rn There is a science to getting rich. It is an exact science. And like an exact science there are certain laws which are always working according to energy. Energy is all around us and through us, always moving or changing accordin

We are often so busy managing our busy lives that we forget to fill up our own tank of energy. How do we refill ourselves? Going to the spa or a yoga class helps us nurture ourselves, but learning to be at ease with who we are is more important to recharging our batteries. How can we learn to be at ease with ourselves? What does it mean to be an authentic person?

It's easy to throw around terms like enlightenment, cosmic consciousness, illumination and awakening. But what do they really mean? And when do we get there? Throughout time, mystics, masters and saints have fascinated us with their spiritual adventures. In 1901, Richard Bucke's classic book, Cosmic Consciousness, defined higher states of awareness as a natural expansion from "percepts" (sense impressions) to "recepts" (a group of sense impressions), to concepts which build

Why develop a positive mental attitude?nnWell, if you look around at the high achievers in this world...in any field, you will find nearly always that they display a positive mental attitude to their field of success. They may do this knowingly or otherwise but simply put you will get much more success if you do the same. nnHere are a few qualities that successful people with a positive mental attitude display which you can emulate with a bit of effort:nn1) The word failure d

“I’ve got to decide that I’m smarter tha I think I am,” Mr. White, “or I’m not going to get accepted to Milton Academy.” So began a conversation with a student of mine, Debbie, who was hoping to get into Milton Academy, a prestigious middle and high school in eastern Massachusetts. This was not an easy feat—Milton is very selective. And it’s tuition, to boot, was in the stratosphere. Debbie’s problem was that while she was certainly intelligent enough, she didn’t act it and

Everyone experiences the ups and downs of living. Whether you’re going through a change in career, starting a new business, setting yourself a goal to get fit and healthy, trying to sustain or create positive relationships or just doing your best to live a happy life day to day. What is it that gets people through those ups and downs, and what helps people live a more emotionally balanced life? There are a number of significant factors that help us feel good and make positive decisions on our individual jou eys. The support of friends and familyr

Jim Carrey is a name we know and a face we recognize…but he wasn’t always that famous actor. At one time he was a young man with a dream, struggling to make it in Hollywood like so many hopeful unknowns. But he didn’t stay that way. What did he do differently? He made a practice of envisioning his life after he’d ‘made it’ on the big screen. On a regular basis he drove up into the Hollywood Hills and parked his car where he could see the entire city of Los Angeles. Then he would imagine his life on the other side of his dream as if the dream were already complete.

My grandmother used to say that the secret to living a good life is maintaining a flexible spine and a flexible mind. Whether we’re talking about joints or brains, there’s just no room for rigidity.nnMark Twain once made a comment that illustrates my grandmother’s idea perfectly. He said: n“It is discouraging to try to penetrate a mind like yours. You ought to get it out and dance on it. That would take some of the rigidity out of it.” nnThat’s exactly what we nee

THE ORDINARY GURU PROJECTrn$9,000 in CASH PRIZES. “Ordinary gurus are everywhere, you just need to open your eyes, mind, and heart and be receptive. That clerk in the local grocery store, the cabbie or the passerby on the street might just say the right and perfect thing that gives you the key to breaking through a myth about yourself, one that’s been keeping you down. A beautiful caterpillar dangling from a branch by your window might be nature’s way of reminding you that y

Our thoughts are a marinade for the mind. Positive thoughts create positive, confident choices and, ultimately, success. But research shows that a full 75% of our thinking is negative, and that can lead to fear, discouragement, and frustration. nnThe good news is that positive thinking is a specific skill that can be learned and improved upon. Here's how to replace your negative thoughts with more positive ones by creating and using your own affirmations. nnStep One nAsk your

If you suffer from stress-induced diagnoses such as depression, anxiety or panic attacks, you know there is another condition that usually tags along: shame. Face it – right now someone in your life is in crisis and you don’t even know it.

Insight One If you were willing to see that your very own thinking causes your glorious and your miserable experiences of life; if you were willing to accept that you are the originator, the cause of the kind of life you live – this is the beginning of the end of thinking that there’s imperfections in life that have nothing to do with you. When you meet with the self, - purified - and see the entirety of your unfolding life a consequence of your radiating energy, then you b

Have you ever felt hopeless in your life? Feelings of hopelessness arises when you start entertaining thoughts like saying these: "What's the use of trying?"rn"I'll never be happy in my life.", "Nothing will ever work out.", "The whole world is against me, it's hopeless." These feelings of hopelessness is much more aggravated when you began to isolate yourself and refuse to see your friends and those people who may try to help you and connect with you. First thing to realize

It takes community to maintain a human.rn- Earon Davis

Is apprehension preventing you from becoming a successful businessperson? Understand where your anxiety is coming from - and find out how to overcome it. What's holding you back from business achievement? Is it a lack of skill to do something profitable and worthwhile? I doubt it. Chances are you've got a compelling passion for a particular type of line of business, whether it's assisting others, developing a product, or supplying a service. As a writing coach, I've found that the number one reason most women never take the plunge and start their own business is anxiety.

There comes a time in everyone’s life when they doubt who they are and their very purpose in the world. For some retreating into their turtle shell and doing what everyone tells them to do seems like the best option. But this isn’t the way to go about it. You should never allow other people to push you down or discourage you from doing what you want to do. There are those individuals who are always ready to attack and criticize you simply because they feel insecure or wish they had something you have that they don’t have.

So much of this world is negative, bad and wrong. However, if we choose to stress about this fact, we waste precious moments to experience happiness, joy and blessings. We take a step toward greatness when we focus and share positivity instead of negativity, both in our lives and every place we dedicate our time.

How to Beat January Blues Under the spotlight of Christmas it can feel like both our hopes and despairs get mixed together and magnified. While festivities help to keep us distracted and our spirits running high, there can be underlying stress due to the financial pressure of presents and parties, disagreements over family obligations and disappointment of unmet expectations. After the New Year bells have rung and it’s time for the decorations to come down our most deeply re

In May 2008, I went on a vacation to Thailand with my dear friend. We traveled there without a plan, a hotel room, or any converted dollars to baht. Just a commitment to have an incredible time, and return home with as many unique experiences as possible. By the end of our visit, we accomplished that goal, and more.

Whilst not everyone would agree that money makes you happy I think the vast majority of people would agree that it can certainly enable you to be happy in one way or another. That could be having the excess money to donate to charitable causes or that could mean buying the latest car on the market. Either way it is money that is allowing you to have those experiences and it is money that much of the western world at least bows to. So how can you get more of it? If it is all a

How do you spend your precious first waking hour? If you find yourself checking your e-mail, gulping your coffee, reading the paper, or watching the news, you are not alone—this has become standard for many harried workers today. We believe that your first waking hour of each day is your Golden Hour1, your opportunity to set your course and direction for the day. To a large extent, the way you spend this time determines the outcome of the rest of your day.n nHere are some h

"The Power of Words" was the theme of one of my speaking engagements that I had scheduled in Atlanta. Little did I know that I would personally go through a challenge, that had me live what it is that I teach.nnI had an engagement that I was hoping to get confirmed. I left several messages and didn't hear anything back. My first thought was, "Oh no! A speaking opportunity has been lost." In talking it over with my publicist, I decided to go that evening to the address I had,

Spiritual growth is the process of inner awakening, and becoming conscious our inner being. It means the rising of the consciousness beyond the ordinary existence, and awakening to some Universal truths. It means going beyond the mind and the ego and realizing who you really are. n Spiritual ...

The act of Public Speaking is feared by the majority of the population even more so that death itself, so major studies have revealed! It is however a fear worth defeating and a skill worth mastering if you can, as to do so will boost your confidence tremendously and enhance greatly your career and social opportunity. An eminent psychologist once said "do what you fear and death of fear is certain" and he was right!

After a hard day at work, I love meeting friends at the local Mexican restaurant for a beer and spicy dinner. During a chips and salsa evening one hot July, I noticed a new poster near the bar. It featured a crowd of people running through the streets of Pamplona, Spain ahead of a herd of supercharged bulls. When I got home, I read about the annual Pamplona event and was immediately convinced that running with the bulls was part of my destiny. I wanted to be part of a traditi

] Announcing The Ordinary Guru Contest Life is always sending you everyday, ordinary gurus who help you break through beliefs and myths that stop you from experiencing the life you dream of living. These unassuming gurus help you to see yourself and life differently. They offer insights and life-lessons that make it clear that there is more to you than you’ve given credit to. These gurus are everywhere, and take every form. You’ve had many opportunities to learn from them.

This book review was submitted by Charlene Proctor, the Official Guide to Positive Thinking. Positive Thinking is a common motivational method used to boost one’s attitude and promote self growth. Charlene Proctor has identified “ Ask and It is Given ” by Ester and Jerry ...

The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible. - Unknown Our thinking informs our experience. A positive outlook, can transform a traffic jam into an opportunity to practice patience. But a new thought is not enough. You must embody the new thought. You actually have to have a somatic experience of your positive thought, to realize the potent benefit of positive thinking.

If you suffer from phobias, anxiety or PTSD you will be only too aware of the misery the conditions create. They leave us worn and depleted and they steal the quality of our lives. Often people are housebound because they fear going out and possibly being confronted with potentially threatening situations.

The positive thinker sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible. - Unknown Our thinking informs our experience. A positive outlook, your attitude, can transform a traffic jam into an opportunity to practice patience. But a new thought is not enough. You must embody the new thought. You actually have to have a somatic experience of your positive thought, your positive attitude, to realize the potent benefit of positive thinking.

Manifestation Seems To Be A Vast Concept Isn’t It, But In Actual It Is Just Making Your Desires To Reality.rnManifestation Is Altering The Energy Around You To Bring Into Reality The Thing You Are Manifesting. When Most People Think Of Manifestation, They Automatically Think Of Money Or Wealth. However, Manifestation Can Also Be Used For Physical Things Such As Cars And Houses As Well As Non-Physical Things Such As Personality Traits And Spiritual Experiences.rnManifestatio

One of my toughest fears to conquer was the fear of heights. For as long as I can remember, I have been petrified when I was in high places. It did not matter if I was on a ladder, a rooftop, or even inside a tall building. Yes, I said that, even INSIDE a tall building! For more years than ...

Emotional Balance on the Journey of Life Everyone experiences the ups and downs of living. Whether that's going through a change in career, starting a new business, setting yourself a goal to get fit and healthy, trying to sustain or create positive relationships or just doing your best to live a happy life day to day. What is it that gets people through those ups and downs, and what helps people live a more emotionally balanced life? There are a number of factors that help us feel good and make positive decisions on our individual jou eys. The support of friends and familyr

In the world we live in, there are a lot of limitations that try to pin us down and restrict us from achieving the kind of success we're aiming for. This could range from emotional, mental, intellectual, circumstantial, physical, and environmental limitations. Fortunately, there are a number of ways on how to overcome these limitations. As long as you have the desire to do so, it is believed that the impossible will become possible.

Most of us want to change our lives, but we find it hard to get started. Too often we have more excuses than motivation. The good news is that you can most of the resources and tools you will need to stay focused on your goals right on the Internet, thanks to your computer and/or smartphone. Embrace the technology at your disposal and use it to make a positive change in your life. Managing Your Time

This book review was submitted by Charlene Proctor, the Official Guide to Positive Thinking. Positive Thinking is a common motivational method used to boost one’s attitude and promote self growth. Charlene Proctor has identified “The Power of Now” by Eckhart Tolle as a ...

Life’s most important moment is NOW, not yesterday, not tomorrow. When we live with conscious awareness of the beauty and magnificence of the present, we conserve energy and remain centered, even during life’s complexities.

Yes it's that time of year again. Time for making and breaking yet another promise to yourself! Ring any bells? Here's what generally happens. You pick a random subject that is your current sore spot. You make some sweeping promise such as 'I'm going to drop five dress sizes' or 'I won't eat chocolate ever again' and then after a few days of being strong you let it slip become de-motivated that you couldn't even keep one simple promise and give in. You then forget all about y

Thinking is usually a mixture of words, sentences, mental images and sensations. Thoughts are visitors in the central station of the mind. They come, stay a while and then disappear making space for other thoughts. Some of these thoughts stay longer, gain power and affect the life of the person ...

Positive thinking is a discipline that trains the human mind to change a perceived reality by repeatedly making positive mental statements. Positive thoughts are what an individual chooses to practice positive thinking. A person practices positive thinking when they derive a positive sense of ...

There is a better way to look at the pain and problems in your life, one that can help them diminish.rn rnThe message Yin Yang reveals can easily be applied in your life and to any emotional pain or problem you have. It is an ancient symbol that represents opposites existing simultaneously within a whole. Each white part has a dot of black within it and each black part has a dot of white within it, both halves are enclosed within a circle. In applying it to emotions, Yin Yang

Instant stress relief? Yes, really this is entirely possible and achievable for you over the next 30 minutes or so! Stress is a fact of life for so many people these days, whether they are top executives, ordinary workers, or perhaps mums at home coping with children and the demands of family life. Of course most of us lead busy and demanding lives and our expectations of life are far greater than previous generations who lived a much simpler existence.