Postive Thinking

The Power of Postive Thinking

Of all the yoga & meditation that we talk, the one thing that is foremost is the power of positive thinking. If you are positive you can simply take the world over. Positive thinking is a mental attitude that admits into the mind thoughts, words and images that are conductive to growth, expansion and success. It is a mental attitude that expects good and favorable results. A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action.

Not everyone accepts or believes in positive thinking. Some consider the subject as just nonsense, and others scoff at people who believe and accept it. Among the people who accept it, not many know how to use it effectively to get results. Yet, it seems that many are becoming attracted to this subject, as evidenced by the many books, lectures and courses about it. This is a subject that is gaining popularity.

It is quite common to hear people say: "Think positive!", to someone who feels down and worried. Most people do not take these words seriously, as they do not know what they really mean, or do not consider them as useful and effective. How many people do you know, who stop to think what the power of positive thinking means?

Here, I would like to quote some thought of 'Swami Vivekanand'

Swami Vivekanand said "Allow one to be a lion, if not he will be a fox". His voice is still echoed in the world. Some thoughts, that he particularly emphasized on:

• Power of Self Realisation - He who has known God has become God
• Power of Purity - Be pure. First have power.
• Fearlessness based on spiritual strength = Face the brutes, Face them - they will flee. Weakness is death
• Power of organizing people by dynamism & unselfishness
• Power of faith - Have faith in self & GOD
• Awaken excellence in yourself & in others - Help them to rise abvoe competence. Competence is not necessary.
• Power of Sacrifice & love is service
• Power of positive thinking
• Practical approach to action. Proper critical analysis strengthening the means & proper attention to details. Realising / harnessing human energy through freedom & equality. Equal chance to all. Divine power is within all.
• Power of knowledge for unerring decision - need profound knowledge of modern science, world history, eternal holistic values of living to make right decision & choose action.
• Success by turning all work into worship. Place of work is place of worship. Honestly discharge all your duties . Fruits of work are not in our hand. No duty is ugly. No duty is impure.
• A harmonious combination of western organization and eastern spirituality's value.
• Strength of a visionary.