Positive affirmation is the key to success. Hard work and positive visualisation leads to positive behaviour and weeds out negativity, says Sarita Mathur
Being in the present moment is the gift of the moment. Only when you live in the present time awareness do you enjoy the moment. There is no guilt or regret from the past. There is no fear of the unknown either. Imagine, when heart-based awareness rules, anger and resentment are no longer a part of your life. Just a peaceful state of acceptance and embracing of the present moment. A sense of adventure and positivity reigns supreme.
Being who you are and speaking up for yourself is a sure shot way of enjoying your life. Often, we do not say what we mean. Consequently, we keep thinking about it — about what we should have said, or not. We are plagued by negativity. By constantly pleasing other people, we put ourselves last. This does not lead to happiness. It actually makes us resentful and unhappy.
By being people pleasers, we do not make anyone happy. People do not realise that we are not doing what we want to. They take us for granted. We earn respect only when we are true to ourselves. We must speak up when someone is rude to us or says something that we do not agree with. Otherwise, it is too late. The moment is lost and then regret creeps in. By being true to ourselves and honest with our feelings, we feel powerful. Other people’s opinion should not make us feel small. They are speaking their own truth. We can accept it if we want to, but not feel bad when they voice it.
The importance of visualisation cannot be overestimated. When we are young, it is called day dreaming. “Do not day dream!” we are often told. However, we can day dream ourselves into a glorious future. If we want a four-bedroom house and keep visualising ourselves living in one, chances are that our dream will come true. The Universe answers our prayers. Positive affirmation is the key to success. Hard work and positive visualisation at all times leads to positive behaviour and weeds out negativity. When we dream big and work towards it, our dream is achieved. Positive and constant affirmation are the key to success.
Breathing techniques are important. Focusing on the breath is what people do to control negative thoughts. Breathe in and out slowly while counting each breath. This technique helps the mind to focus on one thing at a time. Most people cannot even count up to ten without thoughts crowding their mind. However, with practice it becomes easier. Each thought is received with detachment. The focus is on breathing. Once should not get attached to one’s thoughts. Let the thoughts come and go and focus on the breath. Thought protection or mantra’s is sound healing. Keep chanting positive thoughts (a word or a sentence) and the vibration will flow through your mind and body . More importantly, there will be space for no other thought. When there is no space for negativity, positivity reigns supreme. The sound of a bell chiming (church or temple bell) sends sound vibrations through the metaphysical centre of the body creating peace and wellness. This is energy vibration. These rituals are profound in nature. They have deep meaning and natural healing.
Additionally, when you believe in a higher energy, and focus on it, peace comes to you. Your world may be out of control, but your faith in that higher energy will be there to help and guide you. God will give you whatever you desire, keep you safe and ensure you remain healthy. That, for most people helps them leave negativity and move towards positive thought.
Hands on and distant healing techniques help the mind calm down and the body to heal. These energy techniques are considered alternative, but more people are following and practicing them. Reiki, Chi Gung and Taichi are a few healing modalities. They bring the body and mind into balance and all negative thoughts get dissipated. As I like to say: life is full of joy. Visualise it, believe in it and work towards it.
Mathur is the author of Once Again Love: Reconnecting with the Heart
