tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post6248257003511203130..comments2023-11-05T04:23:05.050-08:00Comments on Finding My Way Home: Sacred Life Sunday: Magnificent Brainthailandchanihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comBlogger13125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-14622461319806560642009-07-01T18:34:52.664-07:002009-07-01T18:34:52.664-07:00Depression is a horrible brain disease and it suck...Depression is a horrible brain disease and it sucks all of the color out of life! I love that pic BTW. I know what you mean about cognition and the push to be cheerful- it kind of smacks of Oprah and the way we all are constantly made to feel we are lazy and deficient if we aren't always trying to do plastic surgery on our personalities! oops- you got me ranting a bit- I'll stop now:)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-90726509189487592022009-07-01T06:08:29.151-07:002009-07-01T06:08:29.151-07:00Wow, wonderful post, Chani. It's really fasci...Wow, wonderful post, Chani. It's really fascinating, isn't it? I'm just trying not to resist the positive things that are constantly flowing my way. Negativity is resistance to all the beauty the universe has to offer. And still, I go there. At least these days I'm pulling myself back rather quickly and I see you doing that as well. It's a challenge, no?Angelahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12153878171712341666noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-40630621361075682422009-06-30T15:23:57.833-07:002009-06-30T15:23:57.833-07:00positive thinking is not going to cure your cancer...positive thinking is not going to cure your cancer, but it certainly does have clear physiological effects. i find that when i am in a more positive cycle, my body has a much more measured reaction to things. great post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-908397077400114872009-06-30T02:49:22.186-07:002009-06-30T02:49:22.186-07:00Very interesting. I've certainly never though...Very interesting. I've certainly never thought of myself as a positive thinker -- but I have to admit that I tend to look for the silver lining. And I make an effort (in general, anyway) not to complain.<br /><br />Though, when I'm thinking about the future, I like to imagine the worst case scenario. Because, for me, it helps cushion the blow if the worst comes to pass.niobehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10685766216611639434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-41714464053073177312009-06-29T08:50:52.093-07:002009-06-29T08:50:52.093-07:00i agree that positive thinking does not mean that ...i agree that positive thinking does not mean that only positive things will come to your life, but i have found that when i let myself wallow in the negative that i let ore of the negative in, and am not as open to the positive. <br /><br />positive thinking does not make bad things go away, but it can certainly change how you react to them, and how you look at all manner of things. it has helped me, buy I still struggle with it.painted maypolehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06446625015003854710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-57784140422366743012009-06-28T10:12:51.461-07:002009-06-28T10:12:51.461-07:00I've been practicing mindfulness about being p...I've been practicing mindfulness about being positive. I know that it's made a huge difference in my outlook on life and my energy level. My mother, before she moved here, was surrounded by negative people. She now is surrounded by people with a sense of humor and grace. She's grown much happier and younger since she's been here.<br /><br />Something to chew on, indeed.<br /><br />Happy Sacred Sunday!Jenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02362687820368214420noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-73461927011260905952009-06-28T08:39:55.828-07:002009-06-28T08:39:55.828-07:00My favorite thing about your blog is how well you ...My favorite thing about your blog is how well you generate discussion and how the blog, the comments, all make such a great read. Happy Sacred Sunday, OOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058356843151306428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-68823768935125006292009-06-28T07:57:53.843-07:002009-06-28T07:57:53.843-07:00I enjoyed the beginning of your post Chani. It go...I enjoyed the beginning of your post Chani. It got my attention. I could not wait to see where the post was headed.<br /><br />Honestly I'm not sure where in all of this I stand. I'm not sure I have a solid 'belief' system in place. I am an optimist. I believe that what you put out into the universe (energy) is what you reap from it. Being optimistic (denial) is just that. Denial.<br />We all have highs and lows in our life. <br /><br />The one question/thought I had while reading this was: I'm surprised at your level of faith when you appear to be a 'see it to believe it' kinda gal. (The brains)<br /><br />It was a thought provoking post and I enjoyed reading it.<br /><br />Blessings and enjoy your day!<br />LeannLeannhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03928537274114663807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-55575367592521975702009-06-27T21:36:49.071-07:002009-06-27T21:36:49.071-07:00A very interesting post.
I also detest being impo...A very interesting post.<br /><br />I also detest being importuned to be "positive" when what is really meant is "cheerful." The distinctions are important, as you noted. My mother was a Pollyanna who tried to turn me into one, too, but I couldn't hack the required denial. I finally realized that being as different from her as possible was robbing me of being as contented in my own life as I could be, and I found my comfort zone in the middle ground of honest optimism.heartinsanfranciscohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07535397382991383931noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-32191592454305322762009-06-27T17:23:16.910-07:002009-06-27T17:23:16.910-07:00there is a large difference, as I am sure you know...there is a large difference, as I am sure you know between being a pollyanna and trying to see the good in the world around you.<br /><br />for me, it helps to try to see the goodflutterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11828689769747130419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-30766577723878860452009-06-27T13:36:25.930-07:002009-06-27T13:36:25.930-07:00Love the way this starts out. :) I agree.
The t...Love the way this starts out. :) I agree.<br /><br />The trouble with positive thinking as a cure to any and every thing is that it makes everything our fault. Get cancer? Your fault, you negative creature!<br /><br />Having said that, of course it makes a difference to try and not be negative all the time. That's poison.menohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18065283682414369608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-68439993432188092292009-06-27T12:47:50.060-07:002009-06-27T12:47:50.060-07:00I don't believe the idea that if you just thin...I don't believe the idea that if you just think positively, you can have anything you want (you knw, visualize it into being) but I do believe that a positive outlook is healthier.secret agent womanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03763879283931347382noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-34955137.post-44062181672162157712009-06-27T11:30:29.477-07:002009-06-27T11:30:29.477-07:00This is a great topic.
I think that there is a g...This is a great topic. <br /><br />I think that there is a genuine positivity that focuses on gratitude, contentment, and joy. On what is right with our lives and worthy of appreciation. The energy here is of removing separation, of allowing, and is gentle and loving. It is removed from judging and labeling. It is kind.<br /><br />Then there is something else, something legalistic and very rule-based, where people judge and label so-called "negative emotions" as wrong and bad. This something is very forced, but with an energy of striving instead of allowing.It doesn't feel good. It feels false.<br /><br />Authentic positivity is attractive, even irresistible. I think that this is the kind that changes the brain. The other false weird thing repels. <br /><br />If someone could articulate this better, I'd love it. I am trying to sort this out in my own mind as well.<br /><br />Great topic, Chani!<br /><br />Love,<br />OOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06058356843151306428noreply@blogger.com