Positive thoughts create positive experiences. Thats the idea right? good health, abundance, love, enjoyment, freedom or whatever we want. Most of the time its more of a faith thing. Sometimes science catches up and proves what we've been wondering. the Movie "What the Bleep" and its offshoot, "the Secret" delve into scientific proof a further. Here's a great article from an excellent website about mind over matter.
from everydayhealth.com:
A Positive Attitude Can Improve Your Health
Scientists are discovering that qualities like optimism and humor not only make you more popular among your peers, they also make you healthier...
The Role Of Positive Psychology
"Positive psychology is an emerging field recognized by the American Psychological Association... It focuses on determining and promoting the factors that permit people to thrive. Rather than search for the roots of unhappiness, research coming out of this field investigates the ingredients of a good life and weighs the effects of traits like optimism, humor, and even eccentricity.
Optimists, for example, tend to do better than pessimists when coping with stressful situations. They are more likely to put a positive spin on stressors, look for ways to make the best of a bad situation, and use problem-solving strategies to tackle difficulties. Some studies indicate that optimists often fare better physically, too." read the rest on everydayhealth.com >>
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