Comments on: The Dark Side of Positive Thinking http://www.aboundlessworld.com/the-dark-side-of-positive-thinking/ Fri, 03 Feb 2012 22:41:56 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Daniel Petway http://www.aboundlessworld.com/the-dark-side-of-positive-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-7379 Daniel Petway Thu, 26 Jan 2012 02:59:29 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1712#comment-7379 Yes, positive thinking makes a difference in the internal environment. Worries and stress seem easier to manage by supplementing positive thoughts for negative ones. Positive thinking with a realistic understanding of what is to come can boost courage and maintain the strength and ability of the mind. Be mindful of both negative and positive thoughts. By simply saying "I can," motivates me to push further through the obstacles I face. Through the thoughts that occur. Through and through. Positive thinking surely helps maintain a positive attitude which I have experienced to be essential to have available when dealing with the internal and external world. (Obstacle--Response--Behavior--Action) Face an obstacle with only negative thoughts, observe your response, behavior, and actions. There is a challenge I'm sure we all face. An obstacle of having this this affirmation and positive mindset with us in every moment. I say to myself don't give up. Try and Try again. WILL IT TO HAPPEN. Yes, positive thinking makes a difference in the internal environment. Worries and stress seem easier to manage by supplementing positive thoughts for negative ones. Positive thinking with a realistic understanding of what is to come can boost courage and maintain the strength and ability of the mind. Be mindful of both negative and positive thoughts. By simply saying “I can,” motivates me to push further through the obstacles I face. Through the thoughts that occur. Through and through. Positive thinking surely helps maintain a positive attitude which I have experienced to be essential to have available when dealing with the internal and external world.
(Obstacle–Response–Behavior–Action)
Face an obstacle with only negative thoughts, observe your response, behavior, and actions. There is a challenge I’m sure we all face. An obstacle of having this this affirmation and positive mindset with us in every moment.
I say to myself don’t give up. Try and Try again. WILL IT TO HAPPEN.

]]> By: Josh http://www.aboundlessworld.com/the-dark-side-of-positive-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-5786 Josh Tue, 07 Dec 2010 22:08:42 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1712#comment-5786 I like to say that think postive is easy but action can be hard if you don,t have a goal to put into action.I want to pay off $1,000 dollars but only person can do is set anmount of $20.00 dollars a month and let the postive think take its course and when time you will have paid off what own to the church that you own the money to. Joey Duckie I like to say that think postive is easy but action can be hard if you don,t have a goal to put into action.I want to pay off $1,000 dollars but only person can do is set anmount of $20.00 dollars a month and let the postive think take its course and when time you will have paid off what own to the church that you own the money to.

Joey Duckie

]]> By: Accepting Suffering and A Call for Compassion http://www.aboundlessworld.com/the-dark-side-of-positive-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4855 Accepting Suffering and A Call for Compassion Tue, 03 Nov 2009 14:14:53 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1712#comment-4855 [...] The Darker Side of Positive Thinking by Bud at ABoundlessWorld [...] [...] The Darker Side of Positive Thinking by Bud at ABoundlessWorld [...]

]]> By: Peter Shum http://www.aboundlessworld.com/the-dark-side-of-positive-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4836 Peter Shum Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:49:58 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1712#comment-4836 Hey Bud! I really like this post. Recently I've been reading your post again and it really makes me think about life. You play a huge part in my life buddy. Peace Hey Bud! I really like this post. Recently I’ve been reading your post again and it really makes me think about life. You play a huge part in my life buddy. Peace

]]> By: Global Patriot http://www.aboundlessworld.com/the-dark-side-of-positive-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4813 Global Patriot Wed, 28 Oct 2009 23:33:52 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1712#comment-4813 "Positive thinking without action is like a beautiful car without wheels." This is a concept lost on too many people. While your thoughts are important, your actions must follow through, as no benefit is gained without participation! “Positive thinking without action is like a beautiful car without wheels.” This is a concept lost on too many people. While your thoughts are important, your actions must follow through, as no benefit is gained without participation!

]]> By: Zoli Cserei http://www.aboundlessworld.com/the-dark-side-of-positive-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4811 Zoli Cserei Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:50:05 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1712#comment-4811 Hey Bud, It looks like I am quite similar to you in thinking :) I too like to be quite optimistic, and I too believe that one day I'm gonna make some change that lasts. In my opinion, just thinking about a thing isn't going to always turn it into reality. Thinking about your goals and dreaming is a very good motivator, and also a great aid when laying out your timetable, but that's it all. Peace, Zoli Hey Bud,

It looks like I am quite similar to you in thinking :) I too like to be quite optimistic, and I too believe that one day I’m gonna make some change that lasts.
In my opinion, just thinking about a thing isn’t going to always turn it into reality. Thinking about your goals and dreaming is a very good motivator, and also a great aid when laying out your timetable, but that’s it all.

Peace,
Zoli

]]> By: Jen http://www.aboundlessworld.com/the-dark-side-of-positive-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4810 Jen Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:12:04 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1712#comment-4810 Heya Bud Great post. this is something I have thought about alot - there can be a tendancy to think positive thinking alone can change the world, bit it really is action + postive context isn't it? Thanks Bud Jen Heya Bud
Great post. this is something I have thought about alot – there can be a tendancy to think positive thinking alone can change the world, bit it really is action + postive context isn’t it?
Thanks Bud
Jen

]]> By: Diggy - Upgradereality.com http://www.aboundlessworld.com/the-dark-side-of-positive-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4809 Diggy - Upgradereality.com Wed, 28 Oct 2009 08:49:02 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1712#comment-4809 Heya Bud! Really nice post! I have seen the same thing with people. They think that by positive thinking only, their world will somehow magically change. It is definitely a step in the right direction, but it needs to be followed by taking action. Thanks for the link :) Have an awesome day! :) P.s. Get crackin on those guest posts, I want you to overtake me again so I can work even harder :) Heya Bud!

Really nice post! I have seen the same thing with people. They think that by positive thinking only, their world will somehow magically change. It is definitely a step in the right direction, but it needs to be followed by taking action.

Thanks for the link :)

Have an awesome day! :)
P.s. Get crackin on those guest posts, I want you to overtake me again so I can work even harder :)

]]> By: Bud Hennekes http://www.aboundlessworld.com/the-dark-side-of-positive-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4807 Bud Hennekes Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:49:22 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1712#comment-4807 @Tristan: I'm glad you came to the understanding that action must be taken. :) @Dayne: Great point, very well said. @Jonny: Thanks man. I really appreciate it :) @Tristan: I’m glad you came to the understanding that action must be taken. :)

@Dayne: Great point, very well said.

@Jonny: Thanks man. I really appreciate it :)

]]> By: Bud Hennekes http://www.aboundlessworld.com/the-dark-side-of-positive-thinking/comment-page-1/#comment-4806 Bud Hennekes Wed, 28 Oct 2009 03:45:15 +0000 http://www.aboundlessworld.com/?p=1712#comment-4806 @Steven.. Thanks for stopping by. I'm glad you find my site valuable. :) @Mark: Absolutely. Positive thoughts breed action POTENTIAL... but then you have to act on it. @Steven.. Thanks for stopping by. I’m glad you find my site valuable. :)

@Mark: Absolutely. Positive thoughts breed action POTENTIAL… but then you have to act on it.

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