** How Do You Start Being A Positive Thinker?

May 9, 2007

" How Do You Start Being A Positive Thinker? " By Norman Peale

" The first step is simple: STOP SPEAKING IN NEGATIVES. Instead, BEGIN TO THINK

POSITIVELY. For how we speak has a profound determination on how we think.

" Spoken words tend to drive deeply into your consciousness, to emerge finally

in thought patterns. If a statement is repeated often enough, it is sent on to

the deep sub-consciousness. Then your conscious mind to obey the images sent to

it by the sub-conscious that has been conditioned by your speech habits.

" So it is most important to carefully watch every word you utter, however

seemingly commonplace. Eliminating negative words and statements will not come

easily, but it is not impossible.

" Every day as you awaken, say aloud: " I HAVE TWO CHOICES FOR THIS DAY; TO BE

HAPPY OR TO BE UNHAPPY -- AND I CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY. " And as you go about the

day, make it a habit to repeat this Bible verse at least three times: " This is

the day that the Lord has made; I will rejoice and be glad in it. " (Psalm

118:24).

" Your startled ear, hearing you speak those strong words, will flash that

assertion to your astonished consciousness, which will then oblige you by making

it a happy day for you. Remember this: YOUR MIND WILL ULTIMATELY OBEY ALL YOUR

COMMANDS WHEN SPOKEN FIRMLY AND WITH AUTHORITY.

" Look for every opportunity to speak the good word. Say something hopeful and

optimistic to everyone you contact. If, for example, someone negatively asserts

that the economy is going into a recession, the country into decline, do not

argue, but express your faith in the future. As you go about affirming the good,

not only will you bless other people, but also you will develop yourself as a

positive thinker.

" TRAIN YOUR MIND "

" Now let's look at how to train your mind to think positive thoughts. By the

practice of positive speaking -- firmly telling your mind that you mean to

develop a positive attitude -- you will begin to think positively.

" Having made the determination and insisted vocally that you are now committed

to the positive way, your mind can do no other than to acquiesce with your

determination. The mind knows very well who is the real director of your

personality, and though, in the past, you may have believed that thoughts

control you, it is actually true that you control your thoughts.

" TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR THOUGHTS "

" The fundamental principle in training your mind to think positive thoughts is

to begin taking sovereign control over your mind. Affirm the authority of the

believer as stated in Luke 9:1 " Then he called His twelve disciples together and

gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. "

" LET GO OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS "

" Be prepared for resistance on the part of your mind. It will not easily let

go of the control it has exercised over you during your negative thinking years.

But, if you persist and tighten your control over your thoughts, your mind will

finally surrender and obey your commands.

" FILL YOUR MIND FULL OF GOD "

" Christie, famous American artist, was an expert positive thinker. When

asked his secret, he answered, " Every morning, I spend fifteen minutes filling

my mind full of God. Then no negative thought can possibly enter my mind, for it

is repelled by the God thought. "

" USE AFFIRMATIONS "

" Several times daily, use the following affirmation: " GOD CONTROLS, GOD IS IN

ME, GIVING ME VICTORY. " And every day affirm: " BY GOD'S GRACE AND THROUGH HIS

HELP, I AM GREATER THAN ANYTHING THAT CAN HAPPEN TO ME. "

" LOOK FOR THE POSITIVE ADVANTAGE "

" Systematically lay out every difficult problem, then deliberately take a

positive attitude toward each one, by asserting, " to every Disadvantage there is

a corresponding Advantage. " Keep looking positively for that advantage. Say

that affirmation aloud, so that your consciousness may continue to pick up your

determination. This will stimulate your progress in a marked and definite

manner.

" Finally, drive deeply into your thought process the greatest of all faith

thoughts: " I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO STRENGTHENS ME. " (Philippians

4:12).

" Underscore this verse in your Bible and search for similar verses (such as

Romans 8:31). Then underline them and commit them to memory. They will reinforce

your new positive attitude. Also read the introduction, preface, and through to

Chapter One in THE POWER OF POSITIVE THINKING book Written by Norman

Peale.

" During the upcoming month, work on breaking your old negative thinking habit

by practicing the steps outlined here. They will help you to train your mind to

think positive thoughts. God Bless You. "

For more info on positive thinking and on Norman Peale's wonderful

articles and books, please see: www.dailyguideposts.com or

www.guidepostsministries.org

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AffirmationstoDe-Stress

A new positive thinking, positive affirmations support group, discussing ways

to cope with the stresses of daily life. Come aboard! PJ and Gang

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AffirmationstoDe-Stress

A positive thinking, positive affirmations support group, that discusses ways to

cope with the stresses of daily life. Come aboard! PJ and Gang

May 9, 2007

Hi there-always try and anticipate joyfully and securely or not at

all.....

Mark

NYC

>

> " How Do You Start Being A Positive Thinker? " By Norman

Peale

>

> " The first step is simple: STOP SPEAKING IN NEGATIVES. Instead,

BEGIN TO THINK POSITIVELY. For how we speak has a profound

determination on how we think.

>

> " Spoken words tend to drive deeply into your consciousness, to

emerge finally in thought patterns. If a statement is repeated often

enough, it is sent on to the deep sub-consciousness. Then your

conscious mind to obey the images sent to it by the sub-conscious

that has been conditioned by your speech habits.

>

> " So it is most important to carefully watch every word you utter,

however seemingly commonplace. Eliminating negative words and

statements will not come easily, but it is not impossible.

>

> " Every day as you awaken, say aloud: " I HAVE TWO CHOICES FOR THIS

DAY; TO BE HAPPY OR TO BE UNHAPPY -- AND I CHOOSE TO BE HAPPY. " And

as you go about the day, make it a habit to repeat this Bible verse

at least three times: " This is the day that the Lord has made; I will

rejoice and be glad in it. " (Psalm 118:24).

>

> " Your startled ear, hearing you speak those strong words, will

flash that assertion to your astonished consciousness, which will

then oblige you by making it a happy day for you. Remember this: YOUR

MIND WILL ULTIMATELY OBEY ALL YOUR COMMANDS WHEN SPOKEN FIRMLY AND

WITH AUTHORITY.

>

> " Look for every opportunity to speak the good word. Say something

hopeful and optimistic to everyone you contact. If, for example,

someone negatively asserts that the economy is going into a

recession, the country into decline, do not argue, but express your

faith in the future. As you go about affirming the good, not only

will you bless other people, but also you will develop yourself as a

positive thinker.

>

> " TRAIN YOUR MIND "

>

> " Now let's look at how to train your mind to think positive

thoughts. By the practice of positive speaking -- firmly telling your

mind that you mean to develop a positive attitude -- you will begin

to think positively.

>

> " Having made the determination and insisted vocally that you are

now committed to the positive way, your mind can do no other than to

acquiesce with your determination. The mind knows very well who is

the real director of your personality, and though, in the past, you

may have believed that thoughts control you, it is actually true that

you control your thoughts.

>

> " TAKE CHARGE OF YOUR THOUGHTS "

>

> " The fundamental principle in training your mind to think

positive thoughts is to begin taking sovereign control over your

mind. Affirm the authority of the believer as stated in Luke

9:1 " Then he called His twelve disciples together and gave them power

and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases. "

>

> " LET GO OF NEGATIVE THOUGHTS "

>

> " Be prepared for resistance on the part of your mind. It will not

easily let go of the control it has exercised over you during your

negative thinking years. But, if you persist and tighten your control

over your thoughts, your mind will finally surrender and obey your

commands.

>

> " FILL YOUR MIND FULL OF GOD "

>

> " Christie, famous American artist, was an expert positive

thinker. When asked his secret, he answered, " Every morning, I spend

fifteen minutes filling my mind full of God. Then no negative thought

can possibly enter my mind, for it is repelled by the God thought. "

>

> " USE AFFIRMATIONS "

>

> " Several times daily, use the following affirmation: " GOD

CONTROLS, GOD IS IN ME, GIVING ME VICTORY. " And every day

affirm: " BY GOD'S GRACE AND THROUGH HIS HELP, I AM GREATER THAN

ANYTHING THAT CAN HAPPEN TO ME. "

>

> " LOOK FOR THE POSITIVE ADVANTAGE "

>

> " Systematically lay out every difficult problem, then

deliberately take a positive attitude toward each one, by

asserting, " to every Disadvantage there is a corresponding

Advantage. " Keep looking positively for that advantage. Say that

affirmation aloud, so that your consciousness may continue to pick up

your determination. This will stimulate your progress in a marked and

definite manner.

>

> " Finally, drive deeply into your thought process the greatest of

all faith thoughts: " I CAN DO ALL THINGS THROUGH CHRIST WHO

STRENGTHENS ME. " (Philippians 4:12).

>

> " Underscore this verse in your Bible and search for similar

verses (such as Romans 8:31). Then underline them and commit them to

memory. They will reinforce your new positive attitude. Also read the

introduction, preface, and through to Chapter One in THE POWER OF

POSITIVE THINKING book Written by Norman Peale.

>

> " During the upcoming month, work on breaking your old negative

thinking habit by practicing the steps outlined here. They will help

you to train your mind to think positive thoughts. God Bless You. "

>

reserved.

>

> For more info on positive thinking and on Norman Peale's

wonderful articles and books, please see: www.dailyguideposts.com

or www.guidepostsministries.org

>

http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AffirmationstoDe-Stress

> A new positive thinking, positive affirmations support group,

discussing ways to cope with the stresses of daily life. Come

aboard! PJ and Gang

>

> http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/AffirmationstoDe-Stress

>

> A positive thinking, positive affirmations support group, that

discusses ways to cope with the stresses of daily life. Come

aboard! PJ and Gang

>

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