ok... ok... I'll write something positive today. Now that I got the driving thing off my chest... I feel a lot better.
Here are some things to ponder today.....
Why doesn't McDonalds sell hot dogs?
In a movie theatre... which armrest is yours?
How far east can you go before you're heading west?
Why does grape flavor smell the way it is when actual grapes don't taste or smell anything like it?
Are eyebrows considered facial hair?
Is there ever a day that mattresses are not on sale?
Yes... I know... you've heard all these before. Little thoughts that make you go hummmmmm...... they're cute... and funny... and usually bring a smile to one's face. Come on.... admit it.
It's all part of positive thinking. A positive mind anticipates happiness, joy, health and a successful outcome of every situation and action. Whatever the mind expects, it finds.
Not everyone accepts or believes in positive thinking. Some consider the subject as just nonsense, and others scoff at people who believe and accept it. I know... can you believe it?
It is quite common to hear people (especially me!) say: "Think positive!". It's usually to someone who feels down and worried. However, I know most people do not take these words seriously, as they don't know what they really mean, or do not consider them as useful and effective. How many people do you know, who stop to think what the power of positive thinking means?
All of us affect, in one way or another, the people we meet. This happens instinctively and on a subconscious level, through thoughts and feelings transference, and through body language. People sense our aura and are affected by our thoughts, and vice versa. Is it any wonder that we want to be around positive people and avoid negative ones? People are more disposed to help us if we are positive, and they dislike and avoid anyone broadcasting negativity.
Negative thoughts, words and attitude bring up negative and unhappy moods and actions. When the mind is negative, poisons are released into the blood, which cause more unhappiness and negativity. This is the way to failure, frustration and disappointment. Yep. It's true.
So... if you're struggling with positivity today.... try this:
Smile a little more. And smile like you mean it. (Even if you don't!) Human beings are naturally social creatures, and even if we are in the foulest of moods, by interacting with other people in a positive manner, we start the slow or even sudden climb to feeling more positive.
EVERY day... plan to do something selfless. No, it can’t be something that looks selfless, but is actually all about you. It has to be something that you do for someone else, and you expect absolutely nothing in return. Do something like that every day. In fact, plan it out in advance, so that you are sure to get it done. Can’t see what helping other people has to do with becoming a positive person? Try it every day for a week and then come back and post a comment on this blog about how great you feel!
Look around – Everyone has things in their immediate surroundings at any given time that they can be grateful for. However, if you don’t take the time to consciously appreciate those things, you will get into the habit of just taking them for granted. Every few hours just stop what you are doing, and for 5 minutes just look around wherever you are and appreciate things that you normally just take for granted.
Remember why you Care - Last, but hardly least, remind yourself several times per day (or several dozen!) that you want to have a positive outlook on life, and remind yourself about why you even care. If you don’t have a true desire to actually have a positive attitude, then these types of activities won’t do you much good. If you choose to live your life as a positive person, then you must have some reason for choosing that path.
And yes... I'll even try these things when I'm driving.
Happy Monday! :)
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