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What Gandhi Wants You to Know About the Power of Positive Thinking

By: Mary Morrissey
Updated: June 2, 2016
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What Gandhi Wants You to Know About the Power of Positive Thinking

“Happiness is when what you think, what you say, and what you do are in harmony.”

-Mahatma Gandhi

What does this mean? How does it embody the power of positive thinking… and how does it instruct us on finding happiness?

What Gandhi Wants You to Know About the Power of Positive Thinking

We think, we speak words, and we take action. But when our words and actions are not in alignment, we are essentially teaching ourselves and others that we can’t be trusted.

In other words, our thoughts, words and actions lack integrity. This can erode our sense of trust in ourselves, which in turn, can chip away at our self-esteem.

Feeling good about yourself is the foundation for positive thinking, and living a happy life.

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We must love ourselves before we can love and serve others

We are “thinking” beings.

It’s impossible for us NOT to think. Then, we speak our thoughts, and our words have power. As we do this, our thoughts leave the realm of the non-physical, and enter into the world of form.

When our actions don’t match our words, we are out of alignment.

When what we do is not what we said we’d do, then we are also out of integrity.

If a friend says they are going to do something and they don’t do it… do you begin to doubt them when this pattern happens time and again?

What happens if you experience this within yourself?

Have you ever not kept your word to yourself?

You may THINK:

“I want to be healthy and fit.”

You may then SAY:

“I’m going to cut out sugar in my diet, and I’m going to do a cleanse.” 

But what you DO:

“I’ll just snag that last piece of raspberry danish on the way out the door, because I’m in a hurry and it’s convenient.”

Can you see how not taking action in alignment with what you are thinking or saying can result in a lack of harmony — a lack of integrity?

Can you see how this disharmony can result in a lack of self-respect and confidence in yourself, and ultimately… unhappiness?

If we can’t trust ourselves to do what we say, how can we trust others? Our world becomes smaller and smaller.

The good news is that we are in complete control here.

If we want to feel more aliveness or more freedom, and thus more happiness — if we want to feel better about ourselves, as a person — we can start by increasing our level of personal integrity.

Begin honoring your word in the name of self-love

I’ve created specific tools and techniques to keep me stay on track with maintaining a sense of personal integrity.

One of them is to schedule things that I say I’m going to do right into my calendar, so that I know I’ve made time for what’s important… whether it’s cleaning out the garage, running an errand, or supporting a friend in some way.

The power of positive thinking and doing is attainable with a shift in our perception!

If you’re finding that your words and actions are out of alignment, simply write down goals and all of the verbal commitments you’ve made, both with yourself and others, and then decide what you want to do with them, one by one.

Can you keep the commitment? Or do you need to discard it, or renegotiate it?

Be honest. Consider the time it will take and your willingness to follow through on what you think you can do, what you say you will do and your willingness to get it done.

Don’t leave any unfulfilled commitments hanging around, because they will actually drain your energy.

When your words and your actions are in harmony, you will come to love and trust yourself on a whole new level.

This will then increase your level of happiness and confidence, and ultimately, your overall fulfillment with your life.

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About Mary Morrissey

Mary Morrissey

Mary Morrissey is widely considered the world’s foremost expert on “dream-building,” having invested the last 40 years into studying the art and science of transforming dreams into results. Mary has also written two best-selling books, addressed the United Nations three times, co-convened three week-long meetings with His Holiness The Dalai Lama, and met with President Nelson Mandela in South Africa. Through her books, live events and programs, Mary has helped empower millions of people worldwide to achieve new heights of meaning, purpose, aliveness and authentic success.

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Comments

  1. Valerie J Garrison

    September 18, 2018 at 4:32 am

    Mary Morrissey, words are inadequate to describe my appreciation for you and all that I have learned through the Life Mastery Institute! From deep within my heart, I thank you! (((Hugs!)))

    Reply
  2. kay wallace

    January 24, 2017 at 2:00 am

    yes Mary-thank you for the free book. I can truly say that you are probably the best motivational person I’ve come across-keep up the good work.

    Reply
  3. okolie

    June 11, 2016 at 5:04 pm

    i love you

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    • Mary Morrissey

      June 13, 2016 at 1:17 am

      Thank you Okolie!

      Keep in touch!

      Here’s to your dreams!!!

      Reply
  4. Liz

    June 10, 2016 at 12:42 am

    Thank you Mary!! This was really really helpful! Always love reading and listening to your emails!

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    • Mary Morrissey

      June 10, 2016 at 2:47 am

      Hi Liz. Im glad you are finding this post useful!

      Here’s to your dreams!

      Reply
  5. Mary Morrissey

    June 9, 2016 at 5:52 pm

    Enjoy Kofi!

    Reply
  6. Kofi Agyei

    June 9, 2016 at 3:57 pm

    Thank you for the free book.Kofi Agyei.

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    • Mary Morrissey

      June 9, 2016 at 5:50 pm

      Hi Kofi!
      My pleasure!
      I hope you enjoy the eBook.

      Keep in touch and reading my posts!

      Have an awesome day Kofi!

      Reply
  7. Sara

    June 9, 2016 at 8:01 am

    The planet needs Mahatma!!! Loved this article! Mahalo for posting Mary, Aloha!

    Reply
    • Mary Morrissey

      June 9, 2016 at 5:52 pm

      Hi Sara!

      Yes, you are right! The planet needs more of Mahatma Gandhi… Let’s do our part about it!

      Thank you for your words… keep in touch!

      Have an awesome day!

      Reply
  8. Mary Morrissey

    June 8, 2016 at 10:05 pm

    Hi Gina.
    I will have Amanda at customer care take care of you!
    In the meantime, here is my latest post… https://www.lifemasteryinstitute.com/share-your-wisdom/
    Here’s to your dreams!

    Reply
  9. Mary Morrissey

    June 8, 2016 at 5:30 pm

    Hi Lolly,
    I will ask customercare@bravethinkinginstitute.com to connect with you and update your data so you can receive them!

    In the meantime, please see my latest post! https://www.lifemasteryinstitute.com/share-your-wisdom/

    Here’s to your dreams!

    Reply
  10. TONNY

    June 8, 2016 at 12:22 pm

    awesome advice

    Reply
    • Mary Morrissey

      June 8, 2016 at 5:30 pm

      Thank you Tonny! Keep in touch!
      Have an awesome day!

      Reply

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