The Power of Positive Thinking (Review) Part 1

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            Today I want to tell you about my review from the book that I have read. But, before I started, I would like to tell you that I change my book before to this book. Because I think that I find this book is interesting to read and can give me and also for all of you motivation to do all your best in your life. Okay, do you want to know what book that I will give review. Let’s get started !

Title : The Power of Positive Thinking

Writer : Norman Vincent Peale

Genre : Motivation

Pages : 286 pages

Year published : 1956 (first edition)

Chapter 1 : BELIEVE IN YOURSELF !

This chapter will talk about believe in yourself. Peale said that have a faith in your abilities without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. But with yourself confidence you can succeed. There are many problems in this chapter, and all of those are about self-confidence. For all of you who don’t have a self-confidence, you have to know that Peale gives ten rules to fill your faith, confidence and security. The rules include the following:  

1. Picture yourself as succeeding.

2. Think a positive thought to drown out a negative thought

3. Minimize obstacles.

4. Do not attempt to copy others.

5. Repeat “If God be for us, who can be against us?” ten times every day.

6. Work with a counselor.

7. Repeat “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” ten times every day.

8. Develop a strong self-respect.

9. Affirm that you are in God's hands, and

10. Believe that you receive power from God.

Chapter 2 : A PEACEFUL MIND GENERATES POWER

The next chapter describes the importance of creating a peaceful mind, which can be done through inspirational reading, clearing one's mind, or visualization. There are two cryptic phrase for you “an ear full of trouble” and “a mind full of peace” what do you choose? A primary method for gaining a mind full of peace is to practice emptying the mind. This will be emphasized in another chapter, but I mention it here to underscore the importance of the frequent mental catharsis. I recommended a mind-emptying at least twice a day, more often if necessary.

Peale continues with how to obtain consistent energy, saying that “God is the source of all energy”. The mind controls how the body feels; thus, letting go of negative energy and emotions will give infinite energy through God. Next, Peale speaks of the healing power of prayer, and how it will heal physical and emotional problems that arise from negative circumstances.

Chapter 3 : HOW tO HAVE CONSTANT ENERGY

In this chapter Peale talks about how God is the source of all energy. He tells us here that if one is constantly mentally connected with God than one will have more energy to go about their business. Here we learn, too, that if we maintain a good balance in the areas of our physical, emotional and spiritual wellbeing these three aspects of ourselves will work together in harmony.
              In this chapter, it is stated that fear, resentment, obsession, etc. is what breaks our connection with infinite energy. However, if we relax we can more easily remain connected with infinite energy. if one is enthusiastic about something they tend to have more energy because they are doing what they are passionate about. We are told that if our life is dull we will be tired and in some cases may even become sick.
              Peale writes that if you are to achieve greater energy in your life than you will have to correct your emotional faults. He says that people who lack energy are usually disorganized to one degree or another because of their psychological conflicts. Also hate will certainly block energy should you choose to harbor it. Not only can negative emotions, like fear and guilt, sap energy in general, but can also rob someone of restful sleep. This in turn will contribute to having less energy until the source of these negative emotions is discovered and dealt with.

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