Take what I just said into deep thought. You surround yourself with what you want. If you choose to live a happy life, you think of positive things. You may be the person who says “I have the worst luck ever.” No, there’s no luck, there’s you. You may not know it, but what happens is you think negative thoughts and attract the badness to you.

Let me use my life as an example.

I never realized why I’m a happy person until I received an e-mail from my father a couple months ago. It was a link to watch an inspirational movie from www.SimpleTruths.com. Ever since then I have been buying books from their website and it has really showed me a new way of thinking. Then my friend Christine recommended I read “The Secret“. That was it. Done. I was completely inspired and motivated and it opened my eyes on how you control your life.

You paint your world. I can’t express this enough. I always surround myself with great company. My family and friends are always around me.

I was walking back to my cubicle in the office a couple weeks ago. When I walk the halls I always have a smile on and when I pass people I make sure I smile at them. Most of the time I receive one back, but sometimes other people will keep their heads down to avoid eye contact. This particular day one of my colleagues asked me “why are you always happy?”. I told him because I surround myself with happiness.

If you only see the good, you will feel good about yourself. I know sometimes life can throw curve balls and something horrible may happen, but you have to reach deep down and believe that it happened for a reason. There is a plan and a purpose for everyone.

PAINT YOUR WORLD

Grab your favorite paint brush and choose your favorite color. Start painting. Start small. If you could change something today, what would it be? Maybe just smile more?

You control your world, your Universe. Listen to it when it speaks to you and show it what you wish for. It will happen.

Nobody can go back and start a new beginning, but anyone can start today and make a new ending.

They can make you doubt the knowledge and feelings that you have worked hard to create for your life and inner peace.  At times, you may have no choice but to be around people like this.  Maybe they are family members or co-workers.  In this case, your positive energy can turn events. You do not need to use your words to change events.

Utilizing a visualization method of a positive thought works well.  Looking at a picture on your desk or cell phone of a loved one distracts the mind from the negative. Visualizing a happy event that you want to happen or one that has already happened can help clear away negative thoughts.  If you enjoy the physical, go for a long walk outside at lunch or after work.  Take time to look at the stillness of the trees, the beauty of nature, and become apart of it not just an onlooker.  Clear the mind of all noise.  After doing this, you will be better able to refocus your energy on the positive that you deserve to enjoy.

I use these methods often in my profession as a high school Special Education teacher. I also have called upon others that practice the Laws of Attraction and positive thinking for support when the noise in my mind becomes destructive.  Reaching out to others that understand is a great way to refocus the energy and regain inner peace.

Now I said thinking can be a bad thing. There are good types of thinking. Positive thinking! However, when you find yourself starting to put thoughts in your head that make you upset or doubtful, stop immediately. Start to think about something good in your life. For example, someone you love or a trustworthy friend.

I had the experience this morning of waking up to a couple thoughts in my head that made me feel negative. I knew the minute it happened I would be setting my day up to be a chain reaction of negative events. I switched gears and started to put positive energy into my Universe.

I find that bad thoughts are those of “wanting thoughts”. When you start to think about things that make you “want”, you will find yourself feeling empty. Don’t get this confused with using the Law of Attraction which is defined as people’s thoughts (both conscious and unconscious) that dictate the reality of their lives. I believe that if a person truly feels and believes they want something, they will get it. However, if you want something for the wrong reason or if that “wanting thought” is making you feel empty, jealous or stressed you should stop that thought immediately.

Don’t let “wanting thoughts” take control of you. Open your mind and open your heart.

The Universe will start to rearrange itself to make it happen for you.
~ Dr. Joe Vitale, Metaphysician, Marketing Specialist and Author