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Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 2:57 am
by Robby
I am not sure what to look for or what to decide what is negative thinking or what is actually bad. In both cases it is hard for me to change it for positive dialoge. any suggestions or claifications?

Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 3:08 am
by Guest
well if you think about it, any bad thinking IS negative thinking. i know sometimes its extremely hard to stay positive, as ive been strugglin with doing the same, but any time i have a thought like "i dont understand why me!" but instead "im going to be positive and beat this instead of bringing myself down! im going to stay positive!" then i seem to get a large burst of energy and happy feelings. and it feels so good!

Posted: Fri May 23, 2008 4:36 am
by Guest
What helped me with positive thoughts was the book "The Secret". It helps you believe that when you think good, you attract good.
I think it works, but it is a lifelong habit that I have to think negative, and I need to constantly remind myself that the universe will bring you what you are thinking.
If you are thinking negative, it will bring you more negative.
It does make a lot of sense.
It certainly is worth the read, and it cant hurt, only help.
But like I said, it takes a lot of time to break the negative thoughts...I am only beginning to apply the positive.

Posted: Tue May 27, 2008 5:36 am
by Guest
Robby, I too found this a hard area to look at. Like holly was saying if it has to do with something that is not a feel good it is more negative. The area that makes you feel good is positive. It is sometimes hard for us to see ourselves as a "not feel good" person but it is worth finding.

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1. The path begins at a crossroads. There you can stop and think what direction you want to take. But don’t spend too much time thinking or you’ll never leave the spot.

Ask yourself the classic Carlos Castaneda question: Which of these paths has a heart? (…)

2. The path doesn’t last forever. It’s a blessing to travel the path for some time, but one day it will come to an end, so be prepared to take leave of it at any moment.

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3. Honor your path. It was your choice, your decision, and just as you respect the ground you step on, that ground will respect your feet. Always do what’s best to conserve and keep your path and it will do the same for you...

4. Be well-equipped. Carry a small rake, a spade, a penknife. Understand that penknives are no use for dry leaves, and rakes are useless for herbs that are deep-rooted. Know what tool to use at each moment. And take care of your tools, because they’re your best allies...

5. The path goes forward and backward. At times you have to go back because something was lost, or a message to be delivered was forgotten in your pocket. A well tended path enables you to go back without any great problem...

6. Take care of the path before you take care of what’s around you. Attention and concentration are fundamental. Don’t be distracted by the dry leaves at the edges. Use your energy to tend and conserve the ground that accepts your steps...

7. Be patient. Sometimes the same tasks have to be repeated, like tearing up weeds or closing holes that appear after unexpected rain. Don’t let that annoy you; it’s part of the journey. Even though you’re tired, even though certain tasks are repeated so often, be patient...

8. Paths cross. People can tell you what the weather is like elsewhere. Listen to advice, but make your own decisions. You’re responsible for the path entrusted to you...

9. Nature follows its own rules. You have to be prepared for sudden changes in the fall, slippery ice in winter, the temptations of flowers in spring, thirst and showers in the summer. Make the most of each of these seasons, and don’t complain about their characteristics...

10. Make your path a mirror of yourself. By no means let yourself be influenced by the way others care for their paths. You have your own soul to listen to, and the birds to whisper translations of what your soul is saying.

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11. Love your path. Without this, nothing makes any sense...



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