This is probably the most common question that we hear through our contact forms, emails, and Samadhan WhatsApp group. Through meditation and mindful living, many souls find calm and clarity in life. But this state of mind does not stay with them throughout the day. Most of us do struggle to stay mindful, peaceful, or positive many times. May it be due to an external situation, or an internal thinking process. So here it is >> this special article post is just for you. Much of what is written here, is sourced from Shiv Baba's teachings (Murli) and also taken from our popular program Awakening hosted by BK sister Shivani.
Have you ever wondered why staying positive feels so challenging at times? What if there were simple practices that could make positivity a natural part of your life? Let’s explore how we can stay positive by understanding the power of discernment and managing our thoughts effectively.
Managing Our Thoughts: A Practical Guide
Thought management is crucial for maintaining positivity. By stopping and observing our thoughts, we can discern whether they are positive, necessary, or wasteful. Positive thoughts empower us, while negative and wasteful thoughts drain our energy. Recognizing and switching from negative to positive thoughts is a practice that strengthens over time.
For instance, if our mind is busy with a lot of wasteful thoughts, our power to discern reduces. Wasteful thinking includes dwelling on the past or worrying about the future. These thoughts are not in our control and only waste our inner power. Instead, we should focus on managing our thoughts effectively.
The Role of Awareness
Awareness is the first step towards managing our thoughts. By becoming aware of what we are thinking, we can decide whether to continue or change our thought patterns. This awareness allows us to shift from negativity to positivity, conserving our mental energy and strengthening our resolve.
God says that the main reason for losing our inner power is the lack of cleanliness of the mind. Just like clean hands can accomplish a lot, a clean intellect can discern right from wrong effectively. We need to understand what is wasteful, ordinary, and elevated in our thoughts.
Practical Steps to Stay Positive
Stop and Observe: When a negative thought arises, stop and observe it. Is it helpful or harmful? God teaches us to observe and then switch our thoughts if they are not beneficial.
Switch Your Focus: Shift your focus from the negative thought to something positive or necessary. Even if wasteful thoughts come, stop and switch them immediately.
Practice Regularly: Just like any skill, thought management requires regular practice. The more you practice, the easier it becomes to switch from negative to positive thoughts.
Maintain Good Wishes: Cultivate good wishes and elevated feelings towards others. This helps overcome wasteful thinking and positively influences others.
Reflect and Act
Think about a recent situation where you reacted negatively. How could you have handled it differently with a positive mindset?
Reflect on this and try to apply the practice of thought management in your everyday life.
Source: Gyan Murlis of Shiv Baba & our TV program called Awakening with Brahma Kumaris, hosted by BK sister Shivani.
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