Think deeply, positively

Take time to think deeply at all times. And, of course, think positively. It is often said philosophically that, “you are because you think”. Or framed in another way, “I am because I think”.

The underlying connotation of this expression is that your very existence is determined by the fact that you think. It is thought that propels actions from the self and you need it badly when you are in stressful situations.

Positive thoughts bring soothing colourness to the human self.  The Quran calls on man in diverse ways to think.

The following are some few examples: “If  we had sent down this Quran upon a mountain, you would have seen it humbled and splitting from fear of Allah. And these examples we present to the people that perhaps they will give thought.”         Quran 59:21

“And of His signs is that He created for you from yourselves mates that you may find tranquility in them; and He places between you affection and mercy. Indeed, in that are signs for people who give thoughts”. Quran 30:21

“Do they not contemplate within themselves? Allah has not created the heavens and the earth and what is between them except in truth for a specific term…”      Quran 30:8

“It is He who spread the earth and placed therein firmly set mountains and rivers; and form all of the fruits He made therein two mates; He causes the night to cover the day. Indeed, in that are signs for people who give thought”.       Quran 13:3

“…And We release to you the message (i.e the Quran) that you make clear to the people what was sent down to them and that they might give thought.”      Quran 16:44

Yes, the act of giving thought, and a positive one for that matter, expresses our humanity.

Do not give yourself in to the control of your emotions and dictates of your heart. Just take time to think and think well.

As noted rightly by Norman Vincent Peale (1998; 220), “Inflow of new thoughts can remake you. One of the most important and powerful facts about you is expressed in the following statement by William James, who was one of the very few wise men America has produced.

William James said: “the greatest discovery of my generation is that human beings can alter their lives by altering their attitudes of mind”.

As you think, so shall you be. Fill your mind with fresh, new creative thoughts of faith, love and goodness. By this process you can actually remake your life”.

And where do you find the new creative thoughts that can remake your life? They are ever present in the word of the Almighty Allah expressed in the Quran.

It is important to state, at this jucture that, you definitely need peace of mind through sound thoughts. And when that is done, you acquire improved health and a never-ceasing flow of energy to propel your life on a positive line.

The writer is a Theologian/Educationist (ishaakn25@yahoo.com)