Most people go through their daily lives in rote mode; going through the motions of life without giving it a second thought. However, a growing number of people have become aware of the value of being conscious of life and they are the ones who are enjoying it to the fullest.

 

Auto-pilot was never intended for our conscious mind but rather for controlling an aircraft or other vehicles without constant human intervention.  But somewhere along the way, as life began to take shape between puberty and adulthood, with its responsibilities and demands, adults learned how to shut off the switch to their thinking mind in order to find reprieve.

Albert Einstein was quoted as having said “You can never solve a problem with the same kind of thinking that created the problem in the first place.” When I heard this quote and realized that the consciousness of positive thinking dates back centuries, it makes me wonder why I was never taught such a valuable truth as a child. It wasn’t until 2002 that I learned the power of my thoughts and began to develop my belief and subsequent realities of the Law of Attraction in action.

 

What is it that saves the person who is in a desperate place? This question has been asked for centuries. Despair that plagues those subjected to such atrocities and tragedies such as imprisonment, major illness, death of a loved one, financial ruins, or being a victim of violent crime cannot be comprehended by those who have never experienced it. Our history books and personal stories depict those who have moved out of a place of sheer desperation into a place of peaceful acceptance and the ability to see beyond the tragedy.

The distance between what you desire and what you lack is that of an intention - a thought. It isn't difficult to intentionally think specific thoughts that are supportive of your desires but often times we fall victim to mindless thinking and negative noise. However, if you become aware of the fact that your thoughts are the most powerful force that a person can experience and the easiest thing to control, you will become a manifestor of your destiny.

 Recently I watched the movie, “New Year’s Eve,” which is currently in theatres. I was deeply touched by a scene with Hillary Swank where she calls out to people across the country who were watching the annual ball-drop at Time Square. It was an appeal to them to be kind and to love each other. Although it was part of a script, it still had a beautiful message and a positive effect on all who were viewing the movie. I have always been a firm believer that kindness should always be the choice we make and goodwill should always be our intent.

When I started the Positive Thinkers Network with Lisa Ryan neither of us expected the response that we got from the wide variety of business professionals who wanted to be a part of a networking group of positive thinking people. The testimonies that continue to pour in after our kick off meeting speak of feeling energized, positive and many are telling us that they saw an increase in business.

What is it about being around people who are positive that causes others to feel drawn and energized? Positive thinking people are like magnets, people are drawn towards them because their energy is contagious and it feels good to feel good!

The benefits of feeling grateful are astounding. The simple act of appreciation throughout your day can make a huge difference and relieve stress in even the most trying circumstances. Research has shown that consciously becoming aware of those things that we are thankful for, even small insignificant things such as a delicious meal, a beautiful song, or kind words can provide an energy boost and release endorphins in the brain that cause us to feel good and even lower the risk for heart attack. Check out this attached link which provides valuable information and be sure to count your blessings daily.

It can be very difficult to be with a mate who "sees the glass half empty" while you are working at manifesting the life you want and maintaining a positive attitude. Just when you feel confident that you're vibrating on a frequency that is brought about by positive thinking, that person that you love and care about falls into his/her normal state of needing to complain about everyone and everything.

The first thing that you have to do in this situation, and what you should do in every situation that involves a person in your life who tends to be negative;don't surrender your power to be conscious of your thoughts and in control of your thinking!

Most people don't realize the impact that negative comments have on the lives of those around them and on their own overall well being.When we fill our mind with positive thoughts the only possible outcome is that we will feel better - more positive, happy, encouraged.

Grumbiling is one of the most common habits that people have. Uttering annoyances and comments declaring your frustration at things, even silly incidental things is a certain way to drain the positive energy that is necessary to manifest that which you want in your life.

Notice Your Patterns:
The first step toward change is to become more aware of the problem.