Why? Why is there not a host of motivational information on “You’re too Positive, How to Tone It Down,” “Five Negative Thoughts for a More Selfish You,” or “Embrace Negativity and Bring Your Friends Down With You.”
We find it very easy to be hard on ourselves and others. Finding fault is much easier than encouraging. Yet it drains the life out of ourselves and those we come in contact with. Frankly, it is exhausting. How many people have you seen brimming with energy and life while thinking and talking poorly about themselves or others? Maybe that’s why the Bible tells us to think (or dwell) on “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” For most of us, that is difficult and requires retraining ourselves.
For me, the main takeaway from the Ed Foreman video is in essence that our thoughts lead to actions, which form habits, which then builds character (I have heard that Plato was the first with this concept). Do you have some good character traits? Do you want more as I do? We can begin by re-thinking positivity.
To preview Ed Foreman’s seminar “How to Have a Terrific Day Every Day” click HERE.
