What occupies your mind the most? Actually, what were you thinking about before you opened this article? Unfortunately, most of us focus on the negative aspects of our everyday lives; things like the limited finances we are faced with, the highly disliked Monday morning meeting, the perceived limited resources around us, and relationship challenges, among other energy-draining thoughts.
The human mind is a remarkable tool capable of shaping our reality. It is said that we become what we think about the most. Our thoughts have the power to influence our actions, behaviors, and ultimately, our destiny. While it may sound like a simple concept, the idea that our thoughts shape our reality holds profound implications for personal growth, success, and overall well-being.
The Power of Thoughts:
Thoughts are the building blocks of our reality. Every action, invention, and achievement in human history began as a thought in someone's mind. Our thoughts have the power to shape our perception of the world, influence our emotions, and drive our behavior.
According to Brian Tracy, your thoughts have the power to shape your reality. Positive thoughts lead to positive outcomes, while negative thoughts can hinder your success. That’s why even the good book also emphasizes that we ought to think about whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable – and if anything is excellent or praiseworthy.
When consistently focusing on positive thoughts, we create a positive mindset that can lead to positive outcomes. We also attract positive people and positive things in your life. You become what you consistently think about, whether it is what you want or what you don’t want.
For example, someone who continuously believes that they’re going to be sick due to one reason or another will definitely become sick. And the contrary is true. Sick patients who are given positive exposure and through visits by loved ones are more likely to get well faster than similar patients with no positivity around them. It all begins in the mind.
The days that you wake up thinking about how that meeting will not be good, it sure turns out as expected. Dr. Joseph Murphy in his book “The Power of Your Subconscious Mind’ emphasizes the power of thought as a suggestion to your subconscious mind; which does not know the difference between fact and reality, but acts according to the instructions given to it, in order to provide you with an expected outcome.
The author explains in detail how you can use the power of auto-suggestion to your subconscious mind in order to achieve your desired end. I realized that on the days when I wake up feeling groggy and start wishing for the weekend, the days become much longer. It takes a conscious interruption of such thoughts in order to bring some positivity into the day.
Positive Thinking and Success:
When we believe in ourselves and our abilities, we are more likely to take risks, persevere through challenges, and seize opportunities. Positive thinking fuels motivation, resilience, and a can-do attitude, all of which are essential ingredients for achieving success in any endeavor. By consistently focusing on positive thoughts, we attract positive people, positive experiences, and opportunities into our lives.
Negative thoughts can hinder personal growth, limit our potential, and create self-doubt. By becoming aware of our negative thoughts and consciously replacing them with positive ones, we can rewire our minds for success. Practicing gratitude, surrounding ourselves with positive influences, and engaging in self-reflection are effective strategies for cultivating a positive mindset.
Your mind is a superpower that you have been freely given, and you choose how to use that superpower. You can choose to act the victim of circumstances, or you can choose to live your potential, to achieve over and above what you have been. You can use the super-power to overcome life challenges.
If you choose to use your brain power wisely, more resources are availed to you by the universe. And if you decide that due to your circumstances, you cannot do anything about it, the universe will ensure that you remain where you are.
Changing your thinking habits can be difficult at first, especially if you’ve been conditioned to negativity. However, it is a road that’s worth traveling and the more you re-condition your thinking, the easier it becomes.
