I love this quote, but I’ll tell you, to think like this for the first time in the middle of a heavy challenge is almost overwhelming.

I would add to Mr. Peale’s thoughts that it takes practice during times of relative ease to be able to have this kind of mental fortitude when the rain is falling!

Along with practicing this kind of thinking, set up your environment, when you are feeling happy and encouraged, so that when you are struggling, your surroundings will support you in keeping to the positives you want to hold onto.

Where are your declarations?  (Visible I hope!) Where is your vision board?  Who is aware of your goals? (For social support, share them with someone you trust!) Do you reserve any of your physical or mental strength or do you spend every dime?  Do you have rhythms of self-care that are part of your daily habits? These are all examples of environmental supports that can help us get through a challenging stretch.

Now the quote.

“It all lies in how you think about your problems…I attack a problem and shake it to pieces with my mind.  I put all the mental power I have upon it.  Second, I pray about it most sincerely.  Third, I paint a mental picture of success.  Fourth, I always ask myself, “What is the right thing to do?” for, nothing will be right if it is wrong.  Nothing that is wrong will ever come out right.  Fifth, I give it all I’ve got.  But let me emphasize again, if you’re thinking defeat, change your thoughts at once.  Get new and positive thoughts.  That is primary and basic in overcoming difficulties and in achieving.”

The Power of Positive Thinking, by Norman Vincent Peale

Food for thought huh?

Happy Sunday to you.  I wish you peace and strength.

Jacque