Light travels at a speed of 186000 miles per second. Can you guess the speed of our thoughts? Thoughts travel faster than light. In a fraction of a second there are millions of thoughts in our mind-positive or negative? I guess mostly they are negative- worrisome, anxious, brooding over not so happy past, worrying over future. Is’nt it?
The thought of a charitable hospitable or an atom bomb has its genesis in just a thought. So a small thought has the dynamic power to save a life or destroy many lives. Hence, it is very important to manage one’s thoughts. But how do we do it? Read on...
1. Power of repetition
What do we do when a dry ink bottle is stuck on our table? How do we clean the stains in the bottle? The answer is quite simple and predictable. Go on pouring clean water in the bottle and the stains will be washed; there will come a stage when the bottle is free of stains and has pure serene water. Now let’s apply this example to our thoughts. To remove the stains of negative thoughts imprinted in our minds, let’s go on pouring more and more positive and self assuring and happy thoughts (as given in my previous blog).
2. Power of orientation
Though I have not been very good at Physics during my school days (have been a Commerce student ever since then ;) ) I read about ‘ Power of Orientation’ –a law of physics in the book ‘Thought Power’ written by Swami Sivanand and found it to be very effective. The law says that, a mass of energy cannot create current or power unless connected with a magnet. How do we relate this to our thoughts? Our thoughts shall not yield the desired power to succeed in life unless connected with the Divine magnet- GOD. The previous blog mentions a bit about making a connection. Once this connection is established, no one can stop the power of thoughts to take us to heights of success.
3. Be the captain of your ship
What does the captain of a ship do while navigating the ship? What does he do when there are high and low tides in the sea? He changes the direction of the ship. An efficient captain is in full control of the ship in all situations else the ship is at a risk of sinking . Similarly, let’s be the captains of our mental ships. Whenever there is a negative thought, just change the direction of the ship (mind). Start recalling a happy moment, think of the joy derived by helping someone, chant a mantra, your favourite quotation, peep into the garden, onto the sky, stars, think of the beautiful colors of a rainbow-they are meant for you, just grab them with both your hands.
So now enjoy your thoughts:)
3 comments:
Hi Deepali,
I'm in the process of reading your article on THOUGHT MANAGEMENT and it feels that it will personally help me in becoming positive and strong person and also will enable me in refining my thoughts and thinking. Your example of Ink bottle is simple yet very perfect.
I have to navigate my life in a creative way no matter if there are high tides or low tides on my way.
Will surely try to learn more through your blogs. You are truly blessed with the art of writing positive things and touching everybody's life in a positve way. Continue the good work.
Regards,
Mamta Parulkar Tendulakr
This is a great post... we are what our thoughts make us... if we can control our thoughts we can control our destiny.
Stephen covey talks about how we need to control our response to negative environment-- and the way to do it us by force of our thoughts...
i need to do a little of this myself.. thanks for the push
Hi, Loving your blogs.. and I'm becoming a fan of yours!
read this blog. It's definitely very encouraging however.. when steering the ship away from the negative thoughts.. what if the reality of someone's life has a complete negative aspect to it? I don't quite understand how this will help you overcome something you might be battling. you may have a moment of unreal satisfaction but it won't be permanent.. right? Just a thought wanted to share (nothing personal) :)
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