Prosperous
Thinking: The Royal Road To Prosperity
Prosperous Thinking: The Royal Road To Prosperity
by K.P.Rajagopalan
In recent years, we have heard a lot about the power of 'positive
thinking' and the beneficial results obtained by several individuals
and organizations all over the world. This term, popularized by
the great doyen of motivational speakers and writers, Dr. Norman
Vincent Peale, essentially implies our deriving consolation, comfort
and courage by looking at the bright side of apparently negative
situations or conditions and thus overcoming the problems or difficulties
without the usual and natural mental stress and turmoil.
While it is a fact that a lot of people have been able to go from
failure to success by their attention to this aspect, it has also
been noticed that most of the persons, who were exposed to this
concept through motivational speeches, writings, audio tapes and
seminars, have NOT derived any significant benefits at all.
There is a definite solution for this unenviable situation and that
is, the deliberate and conscious use of what is called "prosperous
thinking." The word, 'prosper,' means 'to succeed,
thrive or flourish' or 'to experience favorable results' and 'Prosperous
Thinking' denotes going beyond appearances and thinking in a 'big'
way about what we want, either in that specific circumstance or
in any area of our life, be it financial, health, career, or relationships.
Prosperous thinking bestows upon us the power to make our dreams
come true, since our past thoughts have been responsible for our
present status in life and our present thoughts, especially concentrated
and sustained thoughts, are going to determine our future position
or experiences.
It is not mere fancy, but a proven scientific truth that our thoughts
are very powerful and can make or mar our life depending on whether
they are positive or negative. In fact, it is a truism to say our
mind is really our world and when we exercise conscious control
over our mind, we gain control over our world, mentally as well
as physically. By choosing our thoughts, we choose our results in
the physical world since our outer world of experiences is affected
by our thoughts and feelings to a much greater degree than we realize.
Therefore, better thoughts or success thoughts will lead to better
or successful conditions and experiences, swiftly and easily. As
has been rightly said, the outer is only a reflection of the inner
and hence, when the inner picture changes, the outer has to necessarily
follow suit.
The deliberate use of the concept or idea of 'prosperous
thinking' has resulted in thousands of people in different
countries achieving phenomenal results in a short span of time,
sometimes within weeks or a few months!! Dr. Catherine Ponder, a
great proponent of 'prosperous thinking' has gone from a dreary
existence to become one of the foremost prosperity teachers and
writers of America. She has eloquently mentioned about the prosperous
results achieved by her and many others in her best-selling books
"The Dynamic laws of Prosperity," "Open Your Mind
To Prosperity," "Prosperity Secrets of the Ages"
and other writings.
There are several techniques or ways to adopt the practice of prosperous
thinking to attain quick and substantial results.
They are Visualization or Imaging, Affirmations, Thanksgiving etc.
Following a judicious combination of these or even any one of these
separately has brought favorable outcomes to different individuals.
Whatever method appeals to a particular person should be chosen
and practiced sincerely for a minimum period of 21 days, since it
is a scientific finding that, for sustained results, this period
is absolutely essential.
While space does not permit a detailed exposition of the various
techniques, the practice of prosperous thinking essentially involves
focusing on the outcome desired and pretending (for a few minutes
every day at a relaxed level of mind) that the same has already
come true or materialized. In other words, we have to 'Fake it till
we Make it'. Initially, it may appear silly to do this, but when
we realize that what we are really doing is creating it first in
the mental world leading to its subsequent manifestation in the
physical world, we will know better and our belief level will also
go up. Of course, there is a time lag between the creation in the
abstract world and its materialization in the physical world, and
therefore, we will have to wait patiently after following the above
routine. The process is similar to planting a seed and watering
it, day in and day out, with the certain belief that it would grow
into a tree. Here, the new thought ('the desired result or goal')
is the 'seed,' and the repetition of the procedure 'the watering'
in the 'soil' of the subconscious mind, the repository of astonishing
power, as yet unmeasured. It is necessary to vividly imagine the
result desired, bringing all the senses into play i.e. experience
the exhilaration of having already achieved the goal. When faithfully
followed, this process will bring delightful outcomes quickly and
easily.
As for the outer steps to be followed, in the aftermath of the above
practice, fresh ideas will flow into our mind and we should take
immediate action on them, even if they appear incongruent or even
not directly related to the situation or condition. Further, an
attitude of thanksgiving (expressing gratitude to God Almighty,
the Supreme Architect of the Universe) will prove most helpful and
rewarding.
I have myself been very successful in the achievement of several
goals through the practice of 'prosperous thinking' and I commend
this method to one and all for the successful attainment of their
heart's desires in all areas of their lives.
Copyright -2003 K.P.Rajagopalan
All Rights Reserved
The author is working as Asst. General Manager In-Charge of Steel
Authority of India Limited (A Govt. of India Enterprise), Bokaro
Steel Plant's Unit Office at Chennai and can be contacted at the
Phone no.: 91-44-24462817 and e-mailed at raditya@md4.vsnl.net.in
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