Comments on: The Misery of Positive Thinking

By: Jingle

Jingle — Fri, 11 Dec 2009 16:09:05 +0000

interesting link, it is what I disagree in some way. when we are negative, we complain, criticize, and get into more trouble some times.

Your view does make sense from a different angle.

thank you!

By: James J

James J — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 22:59:07 +0000

This is a very interesting article indeed. To me positive thinking is really about getting a ‘can do’ attitude and moving away from negativity and procrastination. This is easier said than done for a lot of people and that is why it is fabulous to be able to get good advice around. What you have written in your post really makes sense. Thank You, I will be checking back to keep up with future posts.

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By: persistence

persistence — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 23:39:49 +0000

Interesting perspective.

That which we resist persists. If you fight off negative thoughts and feelings you will feel negative, since you will receive whatever you give your attention and energy to. This state of mind remains as long as you don’t beleive your affirmations.

The key to is relax the conscious mind and tap into the subconscious. Go into a meditative state so that your ego(the part of you that fights positive affirmations when it sees things to the contrary) shuts up. When you zone out perform your affirmations. It takes plenty of practice but when you get good at life will change rapidly. When the ego shuts up and the subconscious mind takes over miraculous things can happen in your life.

Ryan

By: HeatherHLP

HeatherHLP — Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:18:03 +0000

I agree wholeheartedly that people need to accept thier negative thoughts. Ignoring a negative aspect of oneself is not the way to go. You can take away the power of a negative trait or situation by acknowledging it.

There is no point in creating delusion. A person with low self esteem can’t look in the mirror and tell themselves that they are 50 pounts lighter, when it simply is not true.

However, there is absolutely nothing wrong with not dwelling on the negative. One can look in the mirror and acknowledge ones own size, but also acknowledge a positive (and true) aspect of oneself. “I may be heavy but I have great skin and smile”.

What is wrong with dwelling on the positive? Nothing.