I am working on training my mind to write daily. I am in the process of writing several plays and skits at the moment. God gave me some pretty cool talents and I’m doing my best to make time to cultivate as many of the gifts that he has given me. It can be a daunting thought sometimes. Not saying boastfully say that I’ve been given many talents, but to say that with what I have been given, it is my responsibility to develop [it] to maximize it. That is why I’m always reading something.

Recently, I stumbled on an oldie but goodie bookie 🙂 that has really captured my thoughts and my soul. That book is titled, “The Power of Positive Thinking” by, Norman Vincent Peale. I had heard of the author, yet I had never took the time to indulge in his works…until now. And, I am so glad that I did! Below, you will find an excerpt from the book. I read it and began to immediately feel empowered. So empowered, in fact that I immediately came downstairs to my computer and made a point to write this blog. Again, this is a word for word excerpt and I hope it blesses you as much as it blessed me. Be sure to read the whole thing. 🙂 Tank

The Power of Positive Thinking: Norman Vincent Peale

“A man who is self reliant, positive, optimistic and undertakes his work with the assurance of success magnetizes his condition. He draws to himself the creative powers of the universe.

It is indeed a fact that the person who thinks with positive self-reliance and optimism does magnetize his condition and releases power to attain his goal. So expect the best at all times. Never think the worst. Drop it out of your thought, relegate it. Let there be no thought in your mind that the worst will happen.

Avoid entertaining the concept of the worst, for whatever you take into your mind can grow there. Therefore take the best into your mind and only that. Nurture it, concentrate on it, emphasize it, visualize it, prayerize it, surround it with faith. Make it your obsession. Expect the best, and spiritually creative mind power aided by God power will produce the best.

It may be that as you read this, you are down to what you think is the worst and you may remark that no amount of thinking will affect your situation. The answer to that objection is that it simply isn’t so. Even if you may be down to the worst, release it, and rise up with it. This requires courage and character, to be sure, but the main requirement is faith. Cultivate faith and you will have the necessary courage and character.