The real remedy of tensiion - positive thinking
@irukumati1970 (50)
December 31, 2011 12:23am CST
Thinking is an integral part of our life. We cannot do anything without thinking and most of the time negative thinking brings tension which is the root of all diseases. Seeing a glass half filled with water as half empty is a kind of negative thinking.
Thinking is a great art. If you let your thoughts run unconstrained, they may damage your present happiness by opening the past chapter of your life which may be bitter or getting into future which is unknown and uncertain. Thus it may turn your life into a miserable one.
The most important journey you can take is the journey within. This is a journey to the truth of who you really are. This is the place, just beyond everyday consciousness, to choose creative thinking rather than automated thinking, response rather than reaction, peace, love and harmony rather than stress, conflict and chaos.
There is a story of an engine driver who was always in cheerful mood and positive in thinking. He used to see the brighter side of every affair. Oneday, he met with a serious accident. A car ran over him. One of his legs was seriously injured and it had to be amputated. His friends thought, "Now he will not see the bright side of life". They went to meet him in the hospital, but it was a great surprise to find him in the same cheerful mood. It was he who consoled the visitors rather than being consoled by them. He said smilingly, "Now I have to buy and clean only one boot. So it will save both my money and time".
Thus, we can solve our problems just by maintaining a healthy and positive approach to life thereby keeping our mind balanced.
1 response
@succeednow (1633)
• Singapore
2 Jan 12
Hi irukumati1970,
I have also noticed that optimistic people tend to be happy whilst the opposite is true for pessimists. How one views one's life is very important as it also affects one's relationship with loved ones and others. We are what we eat. We are also what we think. The problem is that thinking is a very difficult task especially thinking truth and that's why so many people do not 'think'.
You are correct in saying that the remedy for tension lies in positive thinking. Optimists tend to look on the bright side of things and so are contented and grateful for what little they have and so can derive joy and happiness. Pessimists on the other hand look only at the negative side and totally ignore the positive, are dissatisfied with what they have and are full of complaints and regrets. It pays to stay away from them. Good post. See you soon.
