Positive Thinking Articles

“It is never too late to be what you might have been. “(George Eliot) I have found that truly successful people surround themselves with the support that makes them excel. Over years of working with clients I have found that people struggle when they put their businesses and their lives in a self-imposed limiting box and keep doing the same things over and over again. So what I do it is help people dismantle that box – the attitudes, ideas, beliefs, choices and strategies t

The universe just conspired to remind me of a valuable lesson. Last night, before retiring, I was trying to think of a marketing promotion for Mystic Warrior, something that would emphasize the overwhelmingly positive response I've received from readers. Out of thousands of readers, not a single person had taken me up on my unconditional money-back guarantee. a The image that came to me was that of the lonely Maytag repairman, whose products were so reliable that no one ever had a problem. Every time the phone rang, the repairman would grab it hoping that it would be a complaint.

It was 1 a.m. on December 14, 2010, I am watching TV in bed trying to decide whether to stay awake and watch Glenn Beck, or go to sleep. Imagine my surprise when his show began with him being challenged trying to open a carton of creamer for home made hot cocoa. Now I am intrigued!r

No news here just a statement.nWE ARE ALL THINKING ALL OF THE TIME. nnCan you believe that our thoughts never leave us. Wow! nSilly thoughts, hungry thoughts, angry thoughts, melancholy thoughts, happy thoughts; that’s a bunch of emotions that has a significant impact on our lives. Physically, emotionally, it’s all there. nnEvery thought is connected to our body to create a response. Example: imagine a hot summer day. There is absolutely no breeze. You are sitting on a ro

It’s a quandary that everyone wrestles with when decorating. Which gets the higher priority: function or form? You want your home décor to be tasteful, but at the same time, you don’t want to sacrifice usefulness for a pretty veneer. At its most basic, function is an object’s suitableness to perform a particular purpose. A piece of furniture can be functional when it provides comfortable seating or extra storage. A beanbag chair may be a comfortable seat and a high sch

During meditation or prayer, I would focus on many aspects of inner healing, such as: Releasing the past Releasing any bindings or agreements Cutting cords to others and things Dissolving entanglements of energy Handing over unhelpful thoughts for correction Recently, however, it came to me that another very helpful release is one of releasing our perception of the rules and limitations that we apply to all things. What is a rule or limitation? It is an established base be

The time we spend on earth is very short when you consider the scope of the universe. Often, we don’t see the big picture and get lost in the details. What is our purpose in the few years we have? It is to become a living embodiment of spirit while we are here. We must learn to express ...

As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words”. This is especially true where visualization is concerned. People from all walks of life have practised visualization for centuries, at different stages of their lives, even different days of their lives. It is only in recent years that visualization technique has been widely taught in our society – from the business world, learning institution, medical institutions and the list goes on.n nDifferent examples of v

Emmet Fox, a 1940’s new thought minister, stressed the importance of setting a mental equivalent to create an abundant life, borrowing the term from chemistry and physics. If engineers can work out the equivalent of heat in order to determine how much energy it represents in the form of another ...

Wouldn’t it be great to pop out of bed in the morning, have flowing energy throughout your day without any caffeine or candy bars, accomplish everything you want, and feel great? For most people this would be a dream—we could all use more energy! nnI’ll share with you 10 simple tips to boost your energy each day. The key is consistency. You need to do these things regularly to feel the cumulative effects.nn1. Plan important activities when you have the most energy. nnTh

Positive thinking is not always easy, especially when times are tough. Poor health, loss of employment, family problems these are all very real problems for many people that can make you feel anything but positive. Here is a great way to provide an instant boost to your positivity. However it does require some preparation so I suggest you read this and take some action on these suggested positive thinking techniques now so that you can implement it in the future. It is a very

In Charles Berlitz famous book called ‘Doomsday 1999’ there is a collection of knowledge wherein it is said that at the end of 2000AD it full of fearful strange world situations. In it there are prophecies given by mystics and predictions put forth by various leading astrologers and other specialists. In Puranas or Indian Mythology there is a description of Kalki Avatar and Era Transformation? Hence the question is when shall all this take place? Its hint points at presen

In our greetings, we usually say "Have a good day". However, having a good day depends exclusively on you. A good day is created by each individual. To make your day a good one is your responsibility. Every morning you have in front of you a number of hours and certain tasks to do. You will meet unexpected people and situations. You will not have control of everything that happens, but you will have to choose at each moment the way to live it. To complement the tips I'll list

When I first began my hypnotherapy practice, I was in a depressed emotional state. After I opened, some people said that hypnosis wasn't in demand in our area. That belief lodged in my already disheartened mind. Although I advertised, spoke at clubs, networked, and gave seminars, my attitude was such that my efforts did very little. Not suprisingly, I had a hard time paying my bills. The Universe and my creative mind were just supporting my negative conclusion that there were

People use the law of attraction to attract fancy cars and perhaps maybe even their soul mate. But did you ever think about using the law of attraction in business to attract your ideal clients? What IF? What if your ideal clients could find you instead of you looking for them? What if they love your products/services? What if they didn't have a problem paying you what you deserve? What if they were a pleasure to work with? What if they were reliable, responsible, and awesome to work with? Let's set an intention to attract your ideal client!

Understanding Mind Powerr Loosely defined, mind power refers to the ability to direct and focus the power of your mind and your subconscious mind to create particular desired outcomes in life. And since the mind possesses the ability to create and destroy, you should never put it to waste. The power of the mind is unlimited in its potential to realize the results you desire, whatever they might be. In fact, no one knows the restrictions or the boundaries that the mind holds because no one has utilized it to its limit.

Overcoming Fear There are a huge percentage of people who do not fully understand the extent to which fear controls or contributes to our feelings and actions.

A good nights sleep is so fundamental to our health and well being, as sleep time is when the mind deals with your stresses and strains of the day, and your amazing body carries out all necessary repair work. People who enjoy a good sleep routine are generally more positive, focused, relaxed and ...

Life throws us challenges of all kinds. They can come from losing a loved one to simply coping with a dull routine. Worries set in. There are disappointments, regrets, lost dreams and plans and finally lost hope. nnThese set-backs can happen because of poor decision making, external factors or unrealistic expectations. nnThere are ways to deal with these set backs.nn Rationalize nPut aside your feelings and be objective about your situation. This will help you focus and redef

Today I met someone who had climbed many mountains, someone who had traced and retraced their steps through icy storms, wind-chilled nights and cold, blustery days in their struggle to survive. I met another person who had braved the dry sands of the barren desert. A person who had crossed the harsh grains of sand and dismal dirt, someone who had suffered with the heaviness of a high, hot, humid air and someone who had suffered the fiery temperature of deep repression in an a

ParentsConnect.com, the new MTV/Nickelodeon venture, recently pursued Charlene for advice parents can give teens who are having problems with body image and self-image. Read on for fun, creative, and female insight on how to give your teen girl added confidence and empowerment! Q: Sexiness, and ...

Shit happens. I know this to be a fact, because I read it on a t-shirt. ;-)nnIt's one of those simple truths that most people agree with, even though they may not like the crude language. Life is full of unwelcome surprises. It does not progress in a flawless path, no matter how hard you try, no matter how cautious you are. nnSooner or later something happens to throw you off guard. It could be an accident, a disappointment or a loss of some kind. And such stuff doesn't happe

Using affirmations as contemplative reminders of who we are helps keep us balanced. It is a first step in claiming your self-worth which is the foundation behind embracing the true self. Your true self is not defined by any exte al circumstances – it is the power within you to create the ...

Our ability to “Bounce Back” and move forward is an attribute which provides confidence and security to face life’s most challenging situations. The analogy of a bouncing ball rebounding in spite of adversity is a powerful metaphor as is the resiliency of a sponge. While the physical characteristics of a bouncing ball and a sponge are very different, there are noteworthy similarities. nnA sponge after being twisted and tortured returns to its original state. While there

As a Wisdom Coach and Integral Philosopher, I deliver extremely powerful teachings about what wisdom is, and what positive thinking is. Here, I address the first three keys to an absolutely all-out, very simple arising of positive thinking. It's probably a lot easier to achieve than you thought it was. In order to absolutely master positive thinking we have to first know what positive thinking actually is. So here's the first key. What is positive thinking? 1. What is Positiv

Loss is an essential element of success and happinessrnI was sitting around having dinner with a few friends, about a month after the big earthquake and tsunami up north of Tokyo. “Now is the time for the Japanese people to show their true spirit,” Suzuki-san said. “You never really know the heart of another person during good times. It’s not until some form of disaster that you find out what people really believe, and what they base their life upon. In Japanese cultu

With the turn of a new year, most of us are interested in achieving new goals, especially in creating more harmony and abundance. Many people are on the look-out for negative thinking and want to process life differently. When we start taking inventory, it’s amazing how often we keep wounds ...

Whether negotiating a huge vendor contract, writing books, organizing volunteers, or making dinner for our families, women have always expressed their higher self in the form of service to the people they love. In a nutshell, that is what "soul work" really means - to create something of value ...

"I knew I was a winner back in the late sixties. I knew I was destined for great things. People will say that kind of thinking is totally immodest. I agree. Modesty is not a word that applies to me in any way - I hope it never will." Arnold Schwarzenegger. What is it that the majority of people need if they are to succeed in this world? Think about it. What is holding you back? Is it lack of opportunity, is it because you lack education, or maybe it's your parents fault? No!

HOW TO DEVELOP A PRAYER LIFE Prayer: An act of communicating with God. I Thessalonians 5:17 PRAY WITHOUT CEASING Did you know that God has many ways of communicating with us, but there are only a few ways that we can communicate with him? Prayer, Praise & Worship are the key elements that usher us into the presence of Almighty God. This is what touches the heart of God, and therefore our ultimate goal should be to commune with him as often as possible. It is important that

In order to find your best self, it's important to learn about yourself first. Finding the “real” you can be an enlightening experience, as it allows you to be fully independent and do the things you never thought of doing. It's hard to explain this kind of feeling technically, but not knowing what kind of person you really are can be a lot more difficult than that and it's something you can't easily ignore. Here's how you can find your very best self! Step 1: Find Yourselfr

Have you ever noticed how good things happen to good people? There’s no mistake here. These people didn’t just “get lucky” but instead were proactive within their lives as opposed to simply reacting to things as they occur. They created the experiences they have beginning with the thoughts they think. How does this work?nnPositive thoughts lead to positive feelings. These feelings lead to positive emotions. These emotions then promote positive behaviors. Finally, the

What Is Kundalini Energy? For starters, do you know who Kundalini is? In Hindu mythology, Kundalini is a serpent goddess who sleeps at the base of the spine and coiled three and a half times around the first chakra. This goddess represents the unfolding of the divine Shakti energy, as it energizes the potential of life itself, and all the things in the world.

During our moments of deepest despair or danger, isn’t it true we sense a presence “looking out” for us? Somehow it makes an appearance by bringing our attention to what is important. It can show up by grace entering your mind and body during moments of self-doubt and fear. And it usually ...

We humans experience two kinds of limitations: physical and mental.nnI had a remarkable conversation with a woman about physicalnlimitations. Nancy was a sufferer of M.S. She could no longer walk andnspent her waking hours in a wheelchair.nn "I'm not 'confined' to a wheelchair," she insisted one day. "Itndoesn't confine me. It sets me free."nnShe asked me, "Do you want to know my reason for living?"nn"What is it?" I wondered.nn"To liberate people. To set them free. Before I g

Humans are vaults of infinite energy. Yet only a very miniscule portion of it is used in bodily activities. The remaining lies dormant and latent. If even sharp instruments are not used for a long time span, they start rusting. If every part of talent/skill remains unused man somehow lives life akin to some mad person moving round in circles. Yet whenever his enthusiasm rises high alertness, zeal, zest, diving deep, yearning to eat and drink etc start exhibiting miraculous fe

I had the privilege of meeting an eight-year-old hero named Sean. It turns out that Sean has had more trial and anguish sent his way, than most who have lived eight times his eight. Our relationship began when I was heading home on the last plane of the day and he and his father and I shared the last row. Sean had a dear personality, and as his father slept, Sean tried to engage me in some of his ‘how many pennies are in this hand’ games – activities that I am usually h

I took a writing course once. It wasn’t very expensive. It was a distance learning course, mostly conducted over the internet. One of the features of the course was periodic on-line chat sessions with the instructor. For all the course cost, the instructor had to have been dedicated to producing writers … she couldn’t have been earning much for her efforts. During one of the chat sessions, the subject of writers block was breached. “I keep getting writers block.” one of the students chatted, “What can I do about it.”

Life is what we make it, and it's also a constant exercise of self-improvement and to become a better person. For some, this means that one should focus on becoming more educated and successful in their chosen field. Little did they know that it's not their purpose in life. How you treat yourself and those around you is one of the most important things in life. Though, because of all the pressure and stress, the idea of becoming a “better” person turns nothing, but a dream. However, that doesn't mean that it should always be like that.

A few weeks ago, I took my boys to the neighborhood pool. When we got there, I quickly found some chairs near some acquaintances of ours and started to chat with them as the boys swam.nnAbout 20 minutes went by when I began to notice that everything my friend talked about was negative. She said nothing positive, and all she did was complain. When she got to politics, I decided that it was enough and quickly excused myself and jumped into the pool.nnAs I swam around the pool,

Your best friend could be keeping you healthy and helping you to live longer. It's true. Scientists have recently discovered the enormous health and psychological benefits women gain from their friendships. Researchers neglected studying factors that were uniquely found in women health for decades. Now they are trying to make up for lost time. The study of women's friendships is just in its infancy. What is known so far is that there is an important biological role that women's friendships play, and that they have a strong positive effect on health.

We’re coming up on the New Year fast and furious right about now. This is a time people project their thoughts and aspirations into the coming year. New Years resolutions have been a fad for so long they are now a tradition. Sadly, failed New Years resolutions are epidemic, to the point of being a cliché.

Many of us tend to see ourselves and the world through the filters of our habitual patterns of thinking. Some of these patterns are good for us, and some can impede our sense of happiness and peace. It is a matter of allowing yourself to see this within yourself and making an effort to change certain patterns which can impede your progress. A question you could ask yourself is, "Is there another way I can view this?" If you are really honest with yourself, you will see there

If you take a stroll through the self-help and spiritual section of any bookstore, you’ll notice a rich spiritual dialogue all over the map with enough in common to indicate our observations are on the same route. It appears everyone is still asking the same questions. Is it possible to ...

A long time ago, I had the good fortune of meeting a young man who always had a unique and (usually) optimistic perspective on life. He often astounded me with his thoughts and viewpoints, always in a good way. Of the many wise philosophies this young man had, I will always remember the way in which he described the law of attraction. My young friend had recently moved from Hollywood back to the Bay Area, and he had taken a job at a bank, mostly because it was what he knew b

Here is a really easy yet high impact approach that will enable the law of attraction to start to take effect in your life. Here we go then.rn rnUse you built in inner guidance system. When you were young you may well have played a game called 'warmer or 'colder'. Basically someone hid an object and then another person would enter the room and try to find the object. The only way they had of knowing where the object was was by listening to the person who had hid the object. T

Webster's Dictionary defines empathy as the action of understanding, being aware of, being sensitive to, and vicariously experiencing the feelings, thoughts and experience of another of either the past or present without having the feelings, thoughts, and experience fully communicated in an objective explicit manner. Sounds deep? It is.nnEmpathy is a way of connecting with someone else mind to mind, heart to heart and soul to soul. Although quite subjective, empathy allows yo

How You Can Really Boost The Power Of Positive Thinking The power of positive thinking is all the craze, and for very good reason. Our thoughts just may be the most powerful force known to the human race. From the moment we wake up in the morning until we fall into deep sleep, thoughts are firing in our minds at a consistent rate, influencing our every choice of action. The Law of Attraction even goes, as far as to claim, that which we focus our thoughts on is that which we c