Not too long ago, I stumbled upon this:
"I am mind itself.
If I hold positive thoughts in my mind, good things are likely to happen.
Holding negative thoughts in my mind works against my best interests.
Therefore, even if my body suffers physically, my mind remains optimistic.
Even if I encounter obstacles, my mind is never defeated.
Daily I fill my heart with thoughts of joy, gratitude and hope.
I face each new day with a bright and optimistic spirit,
which I express in word and deed.
I have faith in life, and life responds in kind."
- Koretoshi Maruyama, founder of Aikido Yuishinkai
Now, you may be thinking something like blah, blah, that's just a bunch of 'go-hug-a-tree-and-save-the-wrold' words. But never forget the power of positive thinking. I like reading this when I'm mad at someone, when I'm faced with a big task, or when I'm in a bad mood. To me, it feels empowering, simply to say that I have faith in life, and life responds in kind. Maybe I'm still young enough to believe this stuff, and that, I am grateful for.
If I remember correctly, I believe that those who practice Yuishinkai aikido say this poem out loud everyday when they wake up, and before they go to sleep.
On a related note, you might want to check this out "Be lucky, it's an easy skill to learn."
Here is my burst of optimism of the day. :)
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