Hi there... as usual I will definitely say welcome back to my blog !. And how was your day? Excellent is the one answer that I most expecting to hear from you all. And today's post I'm going to continue my book summaries or highlights of 'The Power of Positive Thinking' book which written by American ministry and author Dr. Norman Vincent Peale.
On my previous post I've gave you the summaries of its chapter one and two, and for today I'm going to give you its third chapter until seven chapter. So, stick around to my reflection.
Chapter 3: How To Have Constant Energy
In this chapter we are told that the mind controls how your body
feels. In short, if you tell yourself you are tired, you will be tired!
But if you choose to believe you have the resources and support you need
you will not be tired!
Peale talks about how God is the source of all energy. He tells us
here that if one is constantly mentally connected with God than one will
have more energy to go about their business. Here we learn, too, that
if we maintain a good balance in the areas of our physical, emotional
and spiritual well being these three aspects of ourselves will work
together in harmony. This in turn will cause us to be more energized
with an extra bonus! We’ll experience greater overall efficiency in our
day to day lives. Pretty cool, ha?
In this chapter of, “The Power of Positive Thinking,” it is stated
that fear, resentment, obsession, etc. is what breaks our connection
with infinite energy. However, if we relax we can more easily remain
connected with infinite energy.
We also read in Peale’s book that if one is enthusiastic about
something they tend to have more energy because they are doing what they
are passionate about. We are told that if our life is dull we will be
tired and in some cases may even become sick.
Peale writes that if you are to achieve greater energy in your life
than you will have to correct your emotional faults. He says that people
who lack energy are usually disorganized to one degree or another
because of their psychological conflicts. Also hate will certainly block
energy should you choose to harbor it. Not only can negative emotions,
like fear and guilt, sap energy in general, but can also rob someone of
restful sleep. This in turn will contribute to having less energy until
the source of these negative emotions is discovered and dealt with.
In this chapter Peale points out that if we pray in the morning and
evening the days will go easier. He writes here that we will be calmer
as the day unfolds. He says, too, that our thoughts and actions will
achieve more effective results for us no matter what difficulties may
arise.
We learn that if done in earnest, prayer can help improve your physical health and slow the aging process. However, Peale advises in this chapter that we keep up with the latest prayer techniques.
Peale explains that there are a variety of prayer techniques which can be found in the New Testament of the Bible alone. He tells us too, that there are findings coming to light all of the time with regard to better prayer techniques that we can use to our advantage because they’ve been found by what he called, “prayer geniuses,” to be effective.
Not only is it a good idea to make it a point to talk to God throughout our day as much as possible, as if we were talking to a normal person right next to us, but that we should assume and visualize that we have what we are asking for. If we do this, what we are asking for will become at least somewhat of a reality. We must be willing to accept that you may not always get what you want and that God’s will usually brings you something better.
In, “The Power of Positive Thinking,” we are told that prayer can be used to deal with everything from a failing marriage to coming up with new creative ideas in a business environment. Of course we are also told, too, that visualizing and praying must be balanced with doing some actual work in the direction we hope to achieve success. But it is also pointed out in this chapter that our work can be directed through prayer. It is implied here that prayer will often lead to useful insights which then would guide us in the right direction.
Peale also suggests that praying for others around you can work to your advantage. In some examples; he even talks about how praying for people that don’t seem to like you can actually lower their resistance to you and bring them around to your side in a positive way.
If we choose to focus on all of the good things we liked about our day than we will sleep even better. It is explained that this is because by focusing on the positive points of a given day we are driving from our mind all of the negative things that happened. This leads to feeling more refreshed when we awaken the next morning. With continued practice this leads to more productive, positive days ahead.
Chapter 4: Try Prayer Power
We learn that if done in earnest, prayer can help improve your physical health and slow the aging process. However, Peale advises in this chapter that we keep up with the latest prayer techniques.
Peale explains that there are a variety of prayer techniques which can be found in the New Testament of the Bible alone. He tells us too, that there are findings coming to light all of the time with regard to better prayer techniques that we can use to our advantage because they’ve been found by what he called, “prayer geniuses,” to be effective.
Not only is it a good idea to make it a point to talk to God throughout our day as much as possible, as if we were talking to a normal person right next to us, but that we should assume and visualize that we have what we are asking for. If we do this, what we are asking for will become at least somewhat of a reality. We must be willing to accept that you may not always get what you want and that God’s will usually brings you something better.
In, “The Power of Positive Thinking,” we are told that prayer can be used to deal with everything from a failing marriage to coming up with new creative ideas in a business environment. Of course we are also told, too, that visualizing and praying must be balanced with doing some actual work in the direction we hope to achieve success. But it is also pointed out in this chapter that our work can be directed through prayer. It is implied here that prayer will often lead to useful insights which then would guide us in the right direction.
Peale also suggests that praying for others around you can work to your advantage. In some examples; he even talks about how praying for people that don’t seem to like you can actually lower their resistance to you and bring them around to your side in a positive way.
If we choose to focus on all of the good things we liked about our day than we will sleep even better. It is explained that this is because by focusing on the positive points of a given day we are driving from our mind all of the negative things that happened. This leads to feeling more refreshed when we awaken the next morning. With continued practice this leads to more productive, positive days ahead.
Chapter 5: How To Create Your Own Happiness
In this chapter we start off discovering that there are only two
choices we have in the morning when we get up. Be happy or don’t be
happy! However the author doesn’t deny that where love is found it tends
to make for the happiest moments in one’s life.
Peale points out that even in the Bible God suggests that happiness is created by having a child-like spirit in our heart and mind. He writes that if we can maintain our view of the world from a youthful perspective and avoid becoming overly sophisticated it goes a long way towards greater happiness.
This chapter of the book points out, too, that we don’t really need to manufacture unhappy thoughts because outside influences do that for us already. However it is also noted that if we make it a habit to be happy your happiness will be less diluted by outside negative forces in the world.
Peale gives suggestions of how we can start off your day being happy. Upon waking, picture each thing we are going to do during the day going well. He points out that if we do this with enough faith things will happen the way we see them happening. He also encourages affirming to ourself, as you get up and ready to start our day that things are going to go well.
we can say to ourselves “there won’t be anything that happens that I can’t handle”. Or we can say affirming, positive statements found in the Bible.
This chapter tells us that if we practice loving others this also helps to uplift us in turn. This is because of the positive response we get from those people due to our random act of kindness. Peale also says to make up a list of positive things and recite it to yourself a few times a day in addition to the other things already suggested here. This will help us drive out the negative thoughts that could otherwise be plaguing our mind, both consciously and subconsciously.
Finally, at the close of this chapter, Peale states that you can be happier by surrounding yourself with positive people. These would be people feeling good about themselves and those around them. Peale also points out that by asking God for help, ideas can come to you about how to deal with certain situations that are troubling. He tells us, too, that through prayer, extra energy can be found in order to do those things you didn’t feel you had the physical strength within you to do before.
It is recommended that if we want to beat the stress, stop fretting and fuming. Deliberately put on the brakes at the busiest point of our day and practice serenity. Practicing serenity should be done at least for fifteen minutes once every twenty-four hours. If we can, do not rush to rise in the morning. Slow down the pace in reaching appointments; take a step back when we feel the nervous excitement kicking in, etc. These are strongly suggested remedies for attaining more peace in your life.
Thinking peaceful thoughts can go a long way towards slowing down and achieving a more peaceful state of being. Taking a break is all well and good but if your thoughts are anything but peaceful than the idea of stopping is rather pointless. The negative impact on our body from negative thoughts is well known by the medical profession.
If you want to take emotional control it is not going to come overnight. It must be worked at. The best way to do this is to start by taking control of our mind and body. Practice being still, do not argue, stop pacing, wringing our hands, fidgeting, etc. Doing this will help to quiet the mind. In short, be conscious of what our physical reactions are when we are in situations of a stressful nature and change them.
When you get mad, do you clinch your fist? If you do, deliberately stop and stretch out your fingers. When you feel yourself starting to yell, deliberately lower your voice to a whisper. These are a few suggestions intended to help us get the idea. Can you think of a few more that might help? Awesome! Put them into action for the sake of a more relaxed, happier and healthier you!
Peale tells us that in order to get what we want the willingness to
change ourselves to get it is not an option but a requirement. Your own
attitude can be the very thing that stands in the way of getting what
you want a majority of the time.
Expectations must have clearly defined goals in order to be reached. No clear picture of what you want? Well, how do you expect to get it if you aren’t able to see it or don’t feel all that passionate about getting what you want in the first place?
Desire plays a big part in being able to achieve your goals. Peale tells us, in a roundabout way, that you are most likely to succeed if you have a burning desire. Yes! If your desire for something is to the point of a healthy obsession it will certainly help you achieve what you are after.
If accomplishing what you want in life is what comprises a large majority of your thoughts than there is a good chance you will succeed in getting where you want to be. This is especially true if you are taking action to get there. Thoughts alone don’t do the trick. At some point action has to take place in order for us to fulfill our inner most desires in life.
Peale points out that even in the Bible God suggests that happiness is created by having a child-like spirit in our heart and mind. He writes that if we can maintain our view of the world from a youthful perspective and avoid becoming overly sophisticated it goes a long way towards greater happiness.
This chapter of the book points out, too, that we don’t really need to manufacture unhappy thoughts because outside influences do that for us already. However it is also noted that if we make it a habit to be happy your happiness will be less diluted by outside negative forces in the world.
Peale gives suggestions of how we can start off your day being happy. Upon waking, picture each thing we are going to do during the day going well. He points out that if we do this with enough faith things will happen the way we see them happening. He also encourages affirming to ourself, as you get up and ready to start our day that things are going to go well.
we can say to ourselves “there won’t be anything that happens that I can’t handle”. Or we can say affirming, positive statements found in the Bible.
This chapter tells us that if we practice loving others this also helps to uplift us in turn. This is because of the positive response we get from those people due to our random act of kindness. Peale also says to make up a list of positive things and recite it to yourself a few times a day in addition to the other things already suggested here. This will help us drive out the negative thoughts that could otherwise be plaguing our mind, both consciously and subconsciously.
Finally, at the close of this chapter, Peale states that you can be happier by surrounding yourself with positive people. These would be people feeling good about themselves and those around them. Peale also points out that by asking God for help, ideas can come to you about how to deal with certain situations that are troubling. He tells us, too, that through prayer, extra energy can be found in order to do those things you didn’t feel you had the physical strength within you to do before.
Chapter 6: Stop Fuming And Fretting
We can beat the destructive power of living a fast-paced, stressful life by intentionally slowing down and enjoying the quiet places the world has to offer. Stop to enjoy the beauty of nature and find a way to make some quiet time. Yes! That does actually mean taking in the stillness around you! Doing this will in turn make you more still inside and can actually prove to be quite refreshing.
We don’t have to be the one to do it all! The weight of the world does not rest on our shoulders. All that we think we have to do is more or less a figment of our imagination. There are plenty of other people that can do what we do. In short, life will go on without we long after we are dead and buried.It is recommended that if we want to beat the stress, stop fretting and fuming. Deliberately put on the brakes at the busiest point of our day and practice serenity. Practicing serenity should be done at least for fifteen minutes once every twenty-four hours. If we can, do not rush to rise in the morning. Slow down the pace in reaching appointments; take a step back when we feel the nervous excitement kicking in, etc. These are strongly suggested remedies for attaining more peace in your life.
Thinking peaceful thoughts can go a long way towards slowing down and achieving a more peaceful state of being. Taking a break is all well and good but if your thoughts are anything but peaceful than the idea of stopping is rather pointless. The negative impact on our body from negative thoughts is well known by the medical profession.
If you want to take emotional control it is not going to come overnight. It must be worked at. The best way to do this is to start by taking control of our mind and body. Practice being still, do not argue, stop pacing, wringing our hands, fidgeting, etc. Doing this will help to quiet the mind. In short, be conscious of what our physical reactions are when we are in situations of a stressful nature and change them.
When you get mad, do you clinch your fist? If you do, deliberately stop and stretch out your fingers. When you feel yourself starting to yell, deliberately lower your voice to a whisper. These are a few suggestions intended to help us get the idea. Can you think of a few more that might help? Awesome! Put them into action for the sake of a more relaxed, happier and healthier you!
Chapter 7: Expect The Best And Get It
Expectations must have clearly defined goals in order to be reached. No clear picture of what you want? Well, how do you expect to get it if you aren’t able to see it or don’t feel all that passionate about getting what you want in the first place?
Desire plays a big part in being able to achieve your goals. Peale tells us, in a roundabout way, that you are most likely to succeed if you have a burning desire. Yes! If your desire for something is to the point of a healthy obsession it will certainly help you achieve what you are after.
If accomplishing what you want in life is what comprises a large majority of your thoughts than there is a good chance you will succeed in getting where you want to be. This is especially true if you are taking action to get there. Thoughts alone don’t do the trick. At some point action has to take place in order for us to fulfill our inner most desires in life.
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