It is understood thoughts help control the outcomes of a person's life. I have read and watched videos claiming that focusing on success helps a person realize goals. Negative thoughts create negative ripples in the cosmos. The methodology is direct. By remaining positive and envision your life as a good then things will be put in motion so they will come true. Thinking of negative outcomes and bad things, a person's life is filled with strife.
A video called, "the Secret" makes this process seem magical. The claim is focusing on the words produces results. An example from the video is related to anti-war protests. An anti-war protest focuses on the word "war;" therefore, wars happen. It claims by focusing on "peace," peace will happen.
I want to take this philosophy a step further by creating a rational explanation. A person's focus determines how they utilize resources. If individuals are afraid of being homeless, then they constantly think about homelessness. This promotes a reaction. Wanting to prepare for a disastrous outcome it is appropriate. Buy a tent, sleeping bag and other supplies. Now they are prepared when the job becomes too tough, people let them down or people start getting laid off. It is easy to leave and ergo become homeless.
Now if you are having trouble at work and think about getting another job, you will get another job. There you go, you're thoughts created the outcome.
Think about being wealthy. Have you ever thought about being wealthy? If you did, you would focus on the things that you want and desire. Then subconsciously or consciously devise plans on how to get what you want, whether it is a nicer car, money or jewelry.
By switching the focus to something bigger and better all resources are shifted towards preparing yourself for being wealthy. Some may say it is important to place pictures around your home or actively fantasize about desirable outcomes. This may be an important step because it takes a person out of their normal thought pattern and introduces new thought pattern, thought able to recognize opportunities.
This technique recommends a person has to be beyond optimistic and totally submit to the positive reinforcing ideas. There cannot be any doubts. Even if there are doubts, remember to keep moving in a positive direction. Negative thoughts will undo success. However, I believe this is the disclaimer, "You didn't believe hard enough."
Understanding the method in a more realistic way is helpful to anyone following this philosophy. Regardless of the highs and lows of life, every step is preparing to make a dream or goal come true. Even in disastrous situations there is always time to go forward in life and start preparing for the optimistic future. Start building and reinforcing positive thoughts every day so eventually positive goals come true.
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