Category Archives: Positive Thinking
Brainutrition
Remember when, the government represented margarine as a healthy alternative to butter? Butter, after all had all this fat. Pay no mind that margarine was the next thing to plastic. Subsequently, the government came out with ‘good’ fat, and ‘bad’ fat. Butter in moderation was the best alternative after all. However, had the damage been done?
Footing Needs Entire Body Cooperation
The Doctor is not pleased. All the tests are in. Stay home, and off of the foot. That’s what one doctor has said I should do.
Why not? It really does hurt. It seems to hurt to limitless bounds as I focus on the pain. So, why waste my time focusing there when, there’s so much more to focus upon. Okay, natural human instinct. Ow, and focus elsewhere after that very brief moment.
This sounds grim. It’s only grim if, I want it to be that way. Things happen to the human body, and each of us are responsible for our own.
It’s not grim, and I have more to celebrate than not. So far, the tests have shown I don’t have a cancerous bone condition. They did find a condition is manifesting with my swollen foot. It has maintained a position, there. Even though the condition is beyond my foot and, is circulating throughout my body. Just an unexplained settlement….so far. Worthy to note once again, it has settled nowhere else yet, even though it is circulating through my entire system.
We know, ‘it’ is not cancer. We know several other things ruled out, and also know what it could be. We also know that so far, it appears treatable. There are several possibilities which may be explained in more detail by, another battery of tests when, I see the Rheumatoid Specialist in a week.
Stay home from work? You’re kidding. People hurt, and go to work. It is part of life sometimes, and yet, it doesn’t have to be, with progress. Progress is what I’m making. Don’t misunderstand as I have a great employer with, a contingency of management that sees I’m off my foot as often as possible. So, yes, they make it easier to go to work.
I am progressing through this situation with good medical help, and advice. I’ve got a concerned employer, and can come home at the end of the day to put the foot to rest.
Focus on what I must accomplish to satisfy my life. The pain will exist or, it won’t, and eventually the pain will go missing.
Reality is a tough one to sync to, once in awhile. However, only then can there be progress.
What’s not to celebrate, exactly?
Reality Is Not Unreal
There is a teacher at work. ‘Mind over matter,’ she exclaims without a thought given to reality.
Naivete is clearly at work with this very limited view of the relationship of mind over matter, and reality. Pretend it doesn’t exist, and it doesn’t. The flippant remark denies reality. If there is one thing that does exist, it is, reality. Get used to it. We all exist in reality.
What does this teacher do if, she takes her own advice? Does anything but, handle her own life situations, and walk around with a superficial see how positive I am smile. She reminds you at every step to drop any sense of reality, and ignore reality. According to her, she doesn’t have to face reality because, reality doesn’t exist.
The sad part is, she has put reality on hold just to exclaim her continual ‘mind over matter’ remark as an application for everything for every one but, herself, and appear momentarily positive on the surface.
As many of you know, I am having a real medical problem with my left foot. She has a simple solution to the problem. Mind over matter.
I told her, if I wasn’t exercising mind over matter, I’d be home, instead of at work. And if I was exercising mind over matter as per her prescription, I’d just pretend nothing was wrong, and seek no professional help for the problem because it isn’t there, anyway; Except that, it is.
It takes intelligence, logic, and some fortitude to exercise mind over matter while accepting your own reality. What you do with that reality is truly mind over matter.
Reality keeps kicking our teacher in the rear posterior, and she has no grip on handling her own reality. She has expressed a limited, negative, twisted interpretation of, ‘mind over matter,’ which never seems to apply to the life situations she must face on a daily basis.
Mind Over Matter is a position of strength not, a mere phrase or, mantra to take care of everything, right now. You’re just talking, and not doing the necessary brain work to live it.
Mind over matter, in its’ truest form is not, denying reality but, accepting it as-is, and handling reality. That is ‘mind over matter’ in its’ most positive interpretation. Mind over matter is not necessarily instantaneous as it is a process.
Like a computer, many functionalities are required to achieve a final result. Mind over matter is the end result after, all the in-transit thoughts of how to deal with reality have been successfully completed, and appropriate action has been taken.
The person refusing reality is really quite negative. They are in denial of existence of the here, and now, and therefore do not overcome, anything.
Those happily accepting reality as an opportunity to use positive thought to take positive action are truly exercising ‘mind over matter.’
Yesterday’s Loss Is Only A Prelude For Today’s Victory
Yes! I was caught as a defeatist. All set to go to my Random Notes & The Library page to scoff at another Cubs loss. It was 2-1 Cardinals in the bottom of the 9th.
Certainly, we were looking at yet, another loss. And you think the Cubs don’t execute. They do. On losses. I need to get used to this but, still haven’t over the years. Something inside of me says to expect the baseball miracle of a lifetime. When? Hopefully it is a reference to my lifetime. None the less, there is a voice inside of me saying, ‘Be patient just a little while longer, and it will come.’
I need out of this baseball funk. The Cubs looked so much more promising during Spring Training. Where did those Cubs go?
Now it’s the bottom of the 9th, in Chicago with the Cubs down by, a run. Preparing for the inevitable, and the worst in myself appears. Don’t follow this any more. I’ll just get up, go outside, and prepare for a crop of snapshots.
So, I think I’ve got the card formatted in the camera. Nothing tells me it really, is formatted but, I did everything you’re supposed to do. I’m assuming all is good. I start shooting some pictures to take my mind off the Cubs, and relax.
This camera has instructions but, for the most part they just show where each button is located which should be okay….but, it’s not. No instructions for the variables available at those locations. No pictures to the card, and none to internal memory. I’m not getting this, and yes, the camera is on!
I put the camera down, deciding it would be best to clear my head for awhile.
Get back here to check on the Cubs. Something’s wrong. No. Nothing’s wrong. Much has been wrong up to now but, I re-checked. Sure enough, the small miracle of the day. Cubs win 
3-2. Miraculous! They scored 2 in the 9th!
Ah, some miracles come in very small doses. 3-2 Cubs. It made me smile. It restored my faith in watching for, and expecting miracles of all sizes, and doses. Cause & Effect: One small miracle can ’cause’ many more small miracles.
Why was that a miracle? I was having a frustrating day, and that little miracle offered me the opportunity to enjoy. So I did.
Victory! So, I’m expecting another small miracle, today. The camera and I as one. Another small miracle to make me smile.
It’s Not Over Until
……it’s over. That’s right! ‘It’s not over until, it’s over.’ Famed Yankees Catcher, Yogi Berra coined the phrase or, something quite similar.
You would think, all you have to do is, affirm that it’s over, and it’s over. Go ahead, and affirm you, have met with the impossible. The moment following the affirmation, your brain dismisses the affirmation, and kicks in to another mode of thought.
Your brain says to you, ‘give me another chance to work on one of life’s situations.’ On the surface, you tell the brain, ‘I’ve labeled that, impossible so, shelve it with the rest of the impossibilities.’
‘You know, I might be able to do something about this.’ You reply to the brain, ‘I’m not too sure about that.’ The brain insists. All along you’ve been using your brain for some sort of solution. Somewhere there is, a solution, and you’re not willing to let go, just yet.
It is almost like it’s intuitive, and you know you can get this to a positive end. You won’t let your brain rest because you know whatever the situation is, one thing this situation is not, is impossible.
You are once again, going to clear that impossibilities shelf. And you, alone will dictate; ‘It’s not over, until it’s over!’
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Omen
Omen? Coincidence? It doesn’t matter. Call it an occurrence if, you prefer. A chance meeting.
As you may know, I’m a ‘Boomer’ in my early-60s. Considered old by, some. Okay, everybody up to their mid 50s. It’s just an interpretation of my description but, yesterday, I became younger! An energy boost from within from the Universe.
I’m on the sales floor at work, and in walks a man who appeared to possibly be older than I am. I took him through the aisles to where he needed to be to look at a selection of items he was wanting.
We talked about the evolution of our global positioning, and its’ history in reference to an absurdly expensive product.
I often reference my recollection of the USA going global from my teen-age years, and my father’s reaction to it. I told him, it’s been ‘coming apart’ for 50 years.’ So, he replied, ‘it has been longer than 50 years, at least a hundred…’ I’m 81, and I can tell you that, as fact.’
His voice didn’t sound old, at all. It was very smooth, easy to listen, to. He continued. ‘Don’t blame the politicians, though they’re a part of it. It is each individual comprising society. Most don’t understand it, yet, and until they do, it will come apart.’
”Scientists understand the components of an atom but, many fail to capture the essence of an atom, and the energy it possesses.’ I am speechless as he goes on. ‘When society understands that everything has energy, and vibration, and acts accordingly, it will begin to mend.’ I couldn’t believe what I was hearing or, I could believe every word I was hearing but, couldn’t believe I was hearing it.
His energy was immeasurable as he explained he has been studying this for the past 50 years, and lives this way. He said, ‘everybody, every thing has positive, and negative. That’s balance! The universe is in perfect vibration, and it is perfectly balanced. The more perfectly balanced you are, the more you can control both positive, and negative.’
I told him of my understanding, and how I was introduced to the Law of Attraction via ‘The Secret,’ which I thought was the perfect introduction to the subject but, only an introduction.
Why do I think ‘The Secret’ was a perfect presentation? It got me to go further. ‘The Secret’ is what I needed at that point in time to motivate me to study, and realize more of what this Universe has to offer. The Secret was, and is, perfect. I still travel to their web site for inspiration.
He wanted to make sure I wasn’t limiting myself to the Law of Attraction, as there are other laws of the Universe that are also fact, to which I assured him of my awareness, and constantly trying to gather new information.
He gave me a reading list which I will share at another time.
That’s where I want to be at 81. Energetic, and full of life! I swear this guy could have run circles around me! What an inspirational day!
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CRITICALLY THEORETICALLY POSITIVELY UN-POSITIVE
According to the positive thinking critics, positive people are suspicious in nature.
That is actually, sad. What could they possibly be getting out of life? On the attack of something that is good for so many, and causes no harm as applied properly. That is their legacy? Rather than trying to experience that happiness in life, dismiss happiness, and criticize it? Pick up the book, and rather than read it, give a complete review with only a mere glance at the cover?
There is work involved, here. Mind work. Training. The rewards are incredible but, you have to use your mind. Be keenly aware. ….And, it gets easier with time. It becomes lifestyle. I am a novice but, I get it!
The critics are quick to point out negative occurrences in a positive person’s life. That causes their great, momentary, joy. They have it, too but, just for a moment, and then, they don’t have it. They haven’t worked to keep it. Gone til the next time.
The critics don’t do very well on follow-up. As I mentioned many times prior, the positive person goes into auto lifestyle mode, attacking the negative encumbered. By, then, the critic has moved on.
They have the opportunity. Rather than take it for the very core of their own lives, it is much easier to shut down, and scoff at something so outrageous. Imagine testing a theory that just might secure inner peace, a positive attitude, strength, etc.
I’m sorry the critics feel as they do but, I ‘get to’ go to work to earn my keep. I don’t ‘have to’ go to work to earn my keep.
The components of a positive lifestyle require a mind workout that eventually becomes second nature. Envision, believe it, expect it, be aware of it, and don’t worry about calculating action. That’s what the auto-mode is all about. An automatic action plan with a clear path to where you want to be. It just, is.
There is one component I haven’t touched on, and it is vital. It is a part of, and apart from belief. It is important that confidence is incorporated in to the equation. Confidence in all that you do. Confidence in accepting the negative in to your life because you know, positive only requires a 180 degree turn, and you are quite capable of giving it that necessary twist. That’s positive!
What if, ………..all of it, is true? As a critic, will you maintain a stubborn stronghold or, will you open your mind to a workout, like its’ never had in your lifetime?
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Celebrating The Perfect Leap
Today’s a special day. February 29th. This is how we measure the universe’s perfect timing.
This is that special day where the universe makes up for lost time, and gets even. Better yet, it is how we utilize our measurement of that perfection. One day, every four years, and that time remains perfect.
Time exists. It is there. Time is the same for everyone in that context. It is a fact, it’s there. One minute of time exists exactly the same for each of us. The difference; Investment. How we invest that time.
In one exact precise minute, somebody wins the lottery, and someone must file for bankruptcy. A marriage, and a divorce. All in that same minute, we have the constant of time with positive, and negative situations.
All that time, and we have the option to use the time creating millions upon millions of scenarios. Those scenarios are the ones we build for ourselves. We do it all in the framework of time. We have seconds, minutes, hours, and days to build these scenarios. Within each, free choice, and an opportunity.
Positive. Negative. Out of free will, we have an opportunity to take the bottom to the top. The negative to positive. In the deepest of negative, there is always some positive to build upon. Take your time, and find it. It is there.
Train to be hopeful. Train to expect positive. Be the one with the successful marriage, the one who wins the lottery. Otherwise, why get married or, play the lottery? You get married with the highest of hopes, and expectations. The lottery? Sure, somebody wins, eventually. Why not me? Otherwise, why buy the ticket?
The negative sit, and ponder how much worse it will be for them. The positive have trained with hope, and expectation to make life’s scenarios better for themselves. Not only better but, perfect. They adapt as necessary with their minds leaping forward, and upward within the perfection of time.
Do something today to make your life better. Do it in the name of perfection. Watch one of those life scenarios develop to your benefit right before your eyes. Today! Just because, you can.
Do this just once. That’s all it takes. Once. Go ahead, experience that feeling today perhaps, for the very first time. You’ll know what to do after that, and you’ll never forget the exuberance you feel.
Time is perfect, and so is each one of us. Sync with the perfection, and make today, and every day, a day to celebrate!
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Singing For My Supper
In years gone by, I got to play out my employment dream as a radio disc-jockey but, who would have thought, I would still be in show-biz?
I never thought, I’d still be entertaining, and getting paid. It’s not bad money, considering I play to very exclusive, small, cozy audiences. Sometimes as few as five people, sometimes a dozen or, more.
Don’t have to go at night or, even the week-ends unless, there’s a no-show, and I fill in the vacancy.
You wouldn’t recognize me by, name or, sight. I am however, recognized within the locale by, quite a few satisfied people who, return for a second or, even third time, and more. Very loyal audience.
While the initial showing is, in person, parts are rebroadcast over the radio.
I have to admit my comedic skills are very good when, the reaction is; ‘That is so bad…..’ I cannot help my verbal affair with puns. My Dad’s fault, really but, I can’t help myself. It’s paid off for me in a rather weird way. I’m looking for the ‘…so bad’ comment which is a successful sign of flattery when, it comes to punning. The worst, the better!
I am more than just, a comedian. I sing, too! I know I must be relatively good. At least that good. My co-workers keep repeating my name with an exclamation point whenever I open the mic.
So, today I’ll arrive, grab my radio, and mic for another work day.
There will be statements from the audience like, ‘I need one of these,’ as they show me something they have in hand. I’m usually bewildered because, they only need one, they have it, already, and what does that have to do with me? Don’t they understand, I’m a locally-renowned, entertainer?
Sometimes, I’m asked for a price on something, they’d like to have as their own. ‘I don’t know….’how about, under a thousand?!’ Smiles, laughter, etc.
I’m just saying if, you ignore the retail environment, I still make my living in show-biz. A job is what you make of it. You can dread it or, use your imagination when necessary, and enjoy it.
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I’m Getting A Divorce
You wouldn’t eat or, drink poison on a daily basis, would you?
I do. Almost daily. I am taken daily to places I don’t want to go, and I become the person I don’t want to be. I’m unhappy, my insides twisted, I’m in angst, negative, frustrated, and angry.
I must do something so, I’m getting a divorce from this poison. Leaving her for now, and possibly for the remainder of my life. Severing ties because, it eats at me, and tries to destroy me. I get back up, sometimes becoming positive for a little while but, for too short of a time. Less, each time.
So, finally I must leave before I become a disappointed, bitter old man.
I am divorcing that which is killing me at a faster rate than age or, illness. So with one swift hammering of the gavel, the divorce is given a final decree.
The divorce between me, and politics is granted without visiting rights.
I salute the fighters who, can police politics, keeping those inside, transparent to the public. I salute you. You are what I want to be but, can’t because I watch, and just can’t state my case without having it consume me.
From now on, I watch from the sidelines, do what I can to be positive within the confines, given. Give my life a happy ending despite those doing awful things to this country. the focus is no longer on what terrible things they are doing but, what wonderful, great, positive, happy things I get to do. There are so many happier places to be than, down in the trenches with these turncoats in Washington.
This will be the last time, I pointedly spew out my hate of those anti-Americans in CONgress. New habits to be formed after this divorce.
Did you know, that once mere dislike becomes hate, it too consumes, and brings you to fragmented thoughts of self-hate? I hate me for allowing them in, and now, I’m turning that around.
Peace. Love.
Posted by Dave on February 23, 2012 in Divorce, Hate, Politics, Posiitive Actions, Positive Thinking, Psychology
Tags: Commentary, Divorce, Happiness, Hate, Love, Peace, Political Reporting, Psychology, Satisfaction, Self Hate