Every human being possesses both positive and negative traits, but those who focus on positive attributes, get more happiness and peace in their lives. Negative people, keep complaining about every little thing they have, and never feel satisfied. Living life with enthusiasm, joy, and confidence is an art, and those who know how to handle adverse situations and keep happy and balanced, attain success in their endeavours. If one follows the suggestions given in the following lines, then one can maintain positivity even amid adverse circumstances, and in the long run, become a successful person.
H.E. Davey, in his book titled ‘Japanese Yoga: The Way of Dynamic Meditation,’ writes – “Emotional baggage, which is carried over from the past, colours our perceptions. Likewise, past conclusions and beliefs, based on the reasoning that may or may not have been accurate, also tint our perception of reality.” An emotionally weak person makes a mountain out of a molehill. In adverse circumstances, one should seek the advice of peers, trusted friends, or near and dear ones. This will help in letting go of stress and maintaining positivity.
A gifted Ghanaian writer and a teacher, Ernest Agyemang Yeboah, writes in his book, ‘Distinctive Footprints of Life – “Your mind is not just the wonderful powerhouse that empowers your action and steps or the driver of your life but a wonderful city – a city in which people and things you think about dwell. Create, therefore, an effective and efficient licensing office in the city of your thought that will ensure that the right people and things live there….Mind your mind!”
Comparing our tough situations with others, and having the greed of attaining more and more, provokes one to walk on the wrong path. Happiness and sadness both have no limits. A pessimist sees only negative points in every walk of life and finally gets in depression and loses all the confidence. In general, it has been observed that every human being thinks himself to be unfortunate, and others to be fortunate; and in the process develops a feeling of jealousy for other’s accomplishments. One should not keep such an attitude; instead, one should work hard to be happy in every situation.
In essence, a hopeful, buoyant, and cheerful attitude of mind wins. Optimism and positivity lead to success; while pessimism destroys all the opportunities. Even if you have lost your property, your health, and also your reputation, there is hope for the man who is confident, cheerful, and creative. Let’s start living a positive life.
“A strong positive mental attitude will create more miracles than any wonder drug. – Patrica Neal”
Source: Akhand Jyoti Magazine Sept-Oct 2019