by ULRIKE
Positive Thinking versus Right Thinking – a difference in view point

The expression ‘positive thinking’ has been a catch phrase for a while. You hear it everywhere. “Just think positive” they say. It is the heal-all-method to your problems and woes. Can you really turn your negative thought patterns around in a day and just think positively? Or is there more that needs to be done? Is there a positive written guideline, directives sort of speak? Does someone who wants to think positive need teaching or coaching?

Let’s examine positive thinking. What does it really take to change your thoughts and feelings; not only positive thoughts, but to be more scientific, ‘right’ thoughts. Right thinking is the key to better living and a healthy mind, which is reflected in a healthy body. A positive life-change doesn’t occur with just a positive attitude or wishful thought. Right thinking is needed. Right thinking is scientific; it is adhering to Universal Laws. Of course, in that case, you have to know what the Universal Laws consist of.

Positive thinking is the first correct step in the right direction. This mental attitude sees the glass half full and not half empty. It refills the empty space in the glass when it falls low, and it looks for the good and the uplifting awareness under all circumstances. A positive mind trusts and has faith; it’s not skeptical and cynical, it will do the best job it can do, because it wants to please. A positive mind is kind and loving and will be generous with its time and its commitments. It will take care of itself because it knows that a positive outlook will invigorate its daily life.

A positive mind also affects its general health with its fresh and cheerful demeanor. It feels well and empowered and not drained from all the negativity. When you love your life you will want to share with your family and friends, and you want to be more active and involved. Positive people will reach their goals and not get discouraged when they don’t succeed the first time. They are persistent and attract people who are on their optimistic frequency; people who will help them to prosper.

Now having established the benefits of being positive, let’s examine the phrase ‘right thinking’ or ‘right thought’. Let’s take a look at the difference in these theories.

Right thinking is a step above positive thinking. Well, actually many steps up the ladder to understanding the Truth of Being. Right thinking adheres, as said before, to Universal Laws and conforms to its guidelines.

A positive thinker might say ‘I want to be healthy’. A right thought would be ‘I am healthy’ (no matter what the appearance) or an even a stronger statement would be ‘I am Health’. The right thinker would know that in reality he/she is an indestructible mental being. A positive thinker might say, ‘I am abundantly supplied’ or ‘I have everything I need’, while the right thinker will say ‘I am Wealth’, and knows that the Universe provides everything he/she wants and needs without doubt.

Make no mistake – changing your mindset takes deep conviction and diligent study. Once the right thinker really knows that ‘it is so’ (perfect in all aspects of life) he will be supplied with an abundance of great measures. This is not wishful or positive thinking, it is the Truth of Being and this truth will manifest itself through the right thinker’s correct application of this truth. 

Other positive thoughts include “I will be kinder, nicer, more giving”, and then the thinker goes on and thinks and acts like that way for a while, slipping back to old behaviors ever so often. The right thinker knows that Love is all. The right thinker also knows there is an immediate punishment (cause and effect) to his mistakes (i.e. thought errors), and therefore he will make sure that he weighs his thoughts and actions carefully. There is no room for error or ignorance. Universal Laws are not personal. They do not choose, reward or punish. They simply are. You can choose to adhere to them and get your rewards through bliss and happiness, living a harmonious life, or you can wander off the straight path and get your just rewards in form of dis-easiness, unhappiness, illness, and unpleasant experiences. You are the creator, you are cause, and therefore you will have to take responsibility for your actions.

The good news is that you can start over each day. Each moment is a new beginning. Positive thinking only takes the willingness and desire to act and think better - it’s a mood of joyful expectations. It’s a wonderful way of life with many rewarding experiences; certainly worth the effort. It is a necessary step to achieving the goal of right thinking.

Right thinking, however, takes full commitment to daily study and practice of the Truth. It takes all the dedication you can muster up. Mind (consciousness and subconscious), choice, right reason, right feeling, and wisdom – all have to be aligned. Unfoldment from within is your purpose on this plane and is the ultimate goal and only road to heaven. And don’t forget to enjoy!

As an inspirational writer and teacher I had to seriously think about my ‘voice’. What do I want to get across to you, my readers? What is it that needs healing, nurturing, empowering and teaching? What are the most helpful topics you are looking for? How can I benefit you best?
 
We are experiencing the lives we live because of our current mental attitudes and our general beliefs. We are occupied with our day to day business and we neglect to look at our thoughts and feelings on a regular basis. So how can a teacher, a mentor, or a guide, reach a person who wants to learn and spiritually expand, but is constantly too unavailable to take time to reflect, attend lectures or workshops, or at least read books on more spiritual topics?

I can assure you it’s alright if your life isn’t perfect yet. We are all in a state of learning and growing mentally. Life is a series of learning and teaching, we are all students and teachers alike. The truth is – you are not flawed, but you are naturally good, you are perfect, and you have nothing to fear, nothing to lose- only to gain by pursuing more peace and happiness. However, all the affirmations in the world will not help you or change your life if only spoken without sincere good feelings. It’s the application of these affirmations that will change your experience, hence your life. You have to learn how to apply the principles of better mind models, or right thinking.

It took me over thirty years to get to this point where I can truly say that I live what I preach daily. This doesn’t mean I don’t face challenges and occasional upsets. It only means that I am fully aware of the Law of Cause and Effect, the Law of Individuality and all the other Laws which govern this amazing Universe of ours. I know that I have to set goals, I must focus and I must be diligent in my quest to learn. I have to approach mental growth in a step by step manner.

There is an abundance of good reading materials available for all. I am reading, sifting through carefully, reasoning, and chewing on the ideas until they make sense, and conform to my proper mental attitude.

I also discovered Eastern philosophies and absorbed all teachings of New Age thinking with a hunger that was incredible. Little by little I chipped away at the old outgrown concepts and I am still chipping and chiseling, ever so gently creating my new world. I am a living sponge.

Teaching ‘right thinking’ is one of the most rewarding experiences I have had, and still have. Learning about the Truth and finding out that all religions, philosophical teachings, ancient wisdoms and New Age ideas, are in principle the same. They are all grounded in the knowledge of God, Spirit, Higher Power, Universe, Consciousness and all the other names given to this all-inclusive limitless Power. The essential concept is that we are Souls, spiritual beings, and that our thoughts, our innermost conscious awareness, beliefs, and life attitudes shape our experiences. We are all striving to go ‘up’ in the scale of being. Why don’t you join this journey?

Believe me, once you have stepped on this path of enlightenment you cannot simply return to your former frequency. You will encounter new friends, a new and refreshed outlook on life, and you will feel free and invigorated. However, you have to be open to new ideas and concepts. You have to act as a mental receiver, absorbing all that is presented to you every minute of your waking hours. Take new ideas in, reason about them, sift the right from the wrong, stay on the good side only, and make sure that your feelings are worthy at all times.

How can we contribute to this society? How can we be the light-workers of this nation called Universe? Much change is happening right now as we can see on the internet and the positive affirmations popping up all over the place. Mass-consciousness called “we, the people” is powerful - so powerful that it can change the world immensely. We, one by one, shall find the voice to speak up and mentor others on their quest to live a better life. We, one by one, can use our voice to speak the Truth and lighten the burden of our brothers and sisters. We, one by one, can make a difference – if we choose to. So please lend me your voice and I will lend you mine. Together we will create a better and more loving Universe!