In this increasingly stressful
society, where we are persistently bombarded with knowledge of all the bad
things happening around the world, it becomes difficult to keep a positive
outlook. The result is cynicism, hopelessness and burnout. Even on the
individual level, with all that is going around, staying positive is a
herculean effort. And I admire anyone who can pull it off.
A bad hour can turn into a bad day,
and a bad day into a bad week if we’re not careful. The slump is a downward
spiral and it will get worse, if you let it. The deeper down you go, the harder
it becomes for things to return to normal. The idea that a single positive
thought can change this vicious cycle might seem too far-fetched. Maybe not a
single thought, but it’s a start.
Positive thoughts give rise to
positive actions, but there is only so much we can control. Thoughts run free,
but you are not a slave to your thoughts. Negative and intrusive thoughts
are natural; having them does not make you a bad person. It does not mean you
failed. It is, however, in our control how much we dwell on them. Thoughts come
and go, but we have the power to create positive thoughts and reaffirm
ourselves with them, and that is an act of rebellion against everything
trying to bring you down.
Change is an amazing
motivator. Everyone needs variety. A simple change to your daily routine
or to your workspace can have a great impact on your attitude and uplift
your mood. Looking for something simple? Start by changing your bed-sheets.
I know it sounds strange, but the effects are miraculous. Open your windows and
let in some air. Declutter your closet. Listen to music that makes you
feel better. Surround yourself with and consume media that is optimistic
and wholesome, rather than those that reflect a negative mental state.
Let your feelings and emotions flow, but know that you are in control.
Positive actions are guaranteed to attract more positivity into your
life, and it starts with simple thoughts.
Miracles are real, and they
happen around us every day. They may just be happy coincidences, but that
doesn’t make them any less real. Our belief and hope in something good
happening to us increases the very chances of those coincidences. We hope
and we dream no matter what our circumstances, because that is what
keeps us going; that is what makes us look forward to another day. And we must
not limit ourselves. In the immortal words of Tom Hardy’s character in Inception,
‘You mustn’t be afraid to dream a little bigger, darling.’
The most impactful thought is gratitude.
We are blessed with so many more things than we realise. So count your
blessings. Maybe things aren’t as bad as they seem. Maybe it’ll get better,
sooner than you think. Maybe, just maybe, everything will be okay.
And that’s a blessing in itself. We have so much to be thankful for,
every single day.
Keywords: Law of Attraction, Law of attraction quotes, Power of manifestation, Positive life quotes, numerology.
Aiswarya Roy
About author: Aiswarya Roy is a BA English student and author of the novel "Home Safe Home". She enjoys reading and writing. She is an avid animal lover, she is also enthusiastic about movies and comic books.
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