Psychology experts believe the power of positive thinking can transform seemingly hopeless situations into valuable opportunities for growth. It is said that positive thinking is not about claiming that life is flawless or expecting perfection. Instead, it’s about embracing a hopeful and optimistic outlook that empowers one to navigate even the toughest circumstances.
The question is whether by shifting just our mindset, can we truly unlock the turn obstacles away and ignore the hardships life throws our way? Does this not qualify as a make-believe strategy only trains the mind to ignore problems, but does not eliminate the problems in reality? Let’s explore some unexamined facets of positive thinking in this feature.
The Theory of Positive Thinking
Experts believe that positive thinking does not mean sticking one’s head in the sand and ignoring life’s problems, but rather an attitude of how one approaches the challenges that come along. Positive thinking teaches individuals to:
- approach problems with a positive mindset and look for good even in worst case scenarios.
- believe that they will get through the crisis.
- not to ignore the problem, but to believe it will proceed well.
Food for thought:
It is imperative to pause for a moment and revisit the core pillars of positive thinking:
- Does looking for ‘good’ in the worst situations, lessen the impact of the situation or do away with the problem?
- Believing that we will get through the crisis is a hopeful approach, but does that lead us away from the reality of the crisis. Don’t we undergo emotional strain through the crisis?
- Not ignoring the problem is a realistic approach, but what is critical is not just to get through the problem, but also to avert the problem.
Our intention is not to dismiss the theory of positive thinking, rather, to make you aware that positive thinking essentially means reprogramming your mind. It does not change the reality of life.
Ways of Practising Positive Thinking
The practice of positive thinking is followed in several ways, the most common being:
Gratitude:
Take just a moment each day to reflect on what one is grateful for in their life. Practising gratitude shifts the focus from what is missing in your life to what you have in life.
Rephrase Negative Thoughts:
This translates to finding a positive in a negative situation. For example, if you’re stuck in traffic for hours, then instead of getting frustrated about the traffic, you can utilise the time to do some other work and be thankful that you could at least afford to have a car.
Relisilence:
One is encouraged to build their resistance as part of the positive thinking practice. This means accepting that challenges are going to be a part of life and therefore, we need to build more inner strength.
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Food for thought:
If you carefully scrutinise the above points even through basic logic, you’ll realise that all of the practice methods are about training your mind to feel good in a difficult situation. However, the reality won’t change and the obstacles in life will take their course.
By not thinking about the traffic jam and diverting your mind to some other topic, is not going to clear the traffic jam for you.
What is the root cause of all our sorrows? Could there be a way to end all our sorrows and lead a life of only peace and happiness?
Beyond Positive Thinking: The Only Way Out Of Misery
Jagatguru Tatvdarshi Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj discloses the root cause of all our suffering. Supreme God Kabir is the ultimate Creator of all souls and universes. He created us through His power of speech (Shabd) in His eternal abode, Satlok. Satlok is the singular territory among all universes untouched by misery, a place where only peace and happiness exist. All souls on Earth were, originally, the inhabitants of Satlok.
While this may sound like a movie scene from a fantasy, it is not. This is the unfortunate reality of our existence and exile from the place of our true origin to this planet of death, also known as ‘Mrityulok’. Sant Rampal Ji supplements all claims with unquestionable evidence from ancient holy scriptures across religions, adding to the universality of this situation.
Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj also reveals the malevolent force governing Earth, which falls within the territory of 21 universes. These 21 universes are ruled by Kaal Brahm, popularly known as Satan.
What is the entire story of our origin and why have we been unaware about it until now? What is the way out of this planet of sorrows? Uncover the complete truth through the impeccable insights of Sant Rampal Ji Maharaj in the following video:
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