Encarta Dictionary (2003) defines the term "positive" as "confident, optimistic, and focusing on the goods things rather than the bad." Therefore, positive thoughts are sets of ideas in the mind that brings confidence, optimism, and focus to an individual. Are you familiar with the song Beautiful by Christina Aguillera? This is a good example of a song with words pertaining to positive outlook on how to see one's self. Below are the lyrics of the song:
Every day is so wonderful
And suddenly, it's hard to breathe
Now and then, I get insecure
From all the fame, I'm so ashamed
I am beautiful no matter what they say
Words can't bring me down
I am beautiful in every single way
Yes, words can't bring me down
So don't you bring me down today
To all your friends, you're delirious
So consumed in all your doom
Trying hard to fill the emptiness
The piece is gone and the puzzle undone
That's the way it is
You are beautiful no matter what they say
Words won't bring you down
You are beautiful in every single way
Yes, words won't bring you down
Don't you bring me down today
No matter what we do
No matter what they say
When the sun is shining through
Then the clouds won't stay
And everywhere we go
The sun won't always shine
But tomorrow will find a way
All the other times
We are beautiful no matter what they say
Yes, words won't bring us down
We are beautiful no matter what they say
Yes, words can't bring us down
Don't you bring me down today.
They say that beauty is relative and that it is in the eye of the beholder. Therefore, like how Ms. Aguillera points it out, we are all beautiful in our own little ways and we shouldn't let anyone or anything bring us down. This is an example of a positive thought that brings positive outlook in life. With much of these, dealing with problems like making friends or finding true love or reaching goals, would not be as hard as it may seem. There will always be this so called "fighting spirit" to take away all fears and get rid of any insecurity that causes such problems.
Simple I cans and I ams are a great way to start cultivating our minds with positive thoughts. To add to our example above, optimistic thinking includes "I am smart." "I am open to new ideas and knowledge." "I can stand out in a crowd, though not with my looks, but with my smile." And "I can be noticed by anyone if I'll crack clever jokes." It's easy to fill our minds with positive thoughts, isn't it? After all, most of the things in this world are relative.
