22 Comments so far

1. miepekan on November 16, 2008 1:06 pm

   Interesting comment about choice. But many of us prefer to choose negative rather than positive. It takes more practices to have positive mindset.

2. Noticias Automotivas on November 16, 2008 1:45 pm

   I’d rather think positive, no doubt there!

3. Vincent on November 16, 2008 3:27 pm

   Hi Raymond,

   That is a funny video indeed. Had a great laugh at it.

   Cheers
   Vincent
   Personal Development Blogger

4. raymond on November 17, 2008 1:05 am

   Hi miepekan,

   It’s not hard to practice it (if you are passionate about it) and the reward is very satisfying.

5. raymond on November 17, 2008 1:14 am

   Hi Noticias Automotivas,

   You’re on the right track,

6. raymond on November 17, 2008 1:27 am

   Hi Vincent,

   I watched it over and over again and it’s quite true.

7. Sukosari on November 17, 2008 9:53 am

   yes, I become remember. When we ask, how about to sale shoes at africa who its peoples are not using shoes at all.
   if we think negatively, We will say it’s not possible to sale shoes to whom not use shoes, but for positive thinking, it’s chance for getting huge sales

8. Dining Room Tables on November 17, 2008 10:23 am

   The video is very entertaining indeed.

   Your friend has two choices too, other than the two discussed by you. She can choose to believe your judgment that she is not fat or believe that she is not like the images that she is bombarded with by the ‘get skinny’ industry.

   It is a matter of great concern to a lot of sane people that young people now a days are getting brainwashed into believing that aesthetics is to look like a twig! The rising incidences of bulimia and anorexia are proof enough for this disturbing trend.

   In such matters however, we seem to have lost our common sense approach to our well being. Where is the question of making a choice when one allows oneself to be brainwashed. That choice has already been made.

9. raymond on November 17, 2008 11:17 am

   Hi Sukosari,

   I was exposed to this example a couple of years ago and I find it very interesting how our mind can block the possibilities.

   Thanks for reminding me about it.

10. raymond on November 17, 2008 11:32 am

    Great point, Dining Room Tables.

    It’s so true that our mind creates our reality.

    The subliminal messages delivered by the weight loss industry seems to work successfully.

11. Karl Rogan on November 19, 2008 9:52 pm

    Good post.

    I find it very interesting how we each choose to process the world around us. You mention the thought, feeling, action link which is commonly referred to in many personal development materials but I wondered if you had any thoughts on an expanded model that would cater for other primary drivers that influence this chain?

    We are led to believe that our feelings are a result of our thoughts and that the action we take is a direct result of these combined. I don’t doubt that this is true but I also wonder if there is something missing from this approach as I’m not sure it caters for everything. I personally believe it excludes our physiology which definitely has a direct impact on our emotions, but its also excludes words or sounds, something that is often completely ignored from personal development teachings but has a profound impact on this thought, feeling, action link.

    I have theories as to why this is but I would be interested to see if you share any similar thoughts.

    Karl

12. raymond on November 20, 2008 7:24 am

    Hi Karl,

    Thanks for your comment.

    However, I don’t quite understand your question.

    Do you mind to rephrase your question?

13. Karl Rogan on November 20, 2008 9:23 am

    Hi Raymond

    Sorry I didn’t mean to confuse you with my ramblings!

    I’m asking to see if you have any thoughts in relation to what I propose that expand on the paragraph you write….

    “Our choice determines the emotion we feel which leads to the action we take and the action will produce the result.”

14. Armen Shirvanian on November 20, 2008 7:42 pm

    I hadn’t previously noticed that pain and pleasure were the main driving forces of our behavior. It sounds appropriate, and there are benefits to be seen from using either force at their peak times. Both feelings can be continued upon in a cycle that enhances them. If someone prefers one of them for regular usage, that could become their signature motivator.

15. raymond on November 21, 2008 5:39 am

    Hi Karl,

    What I mean is, our thought make the decision. The decision that is created by our thought can affect our emotion.

    Our emotion will then serves as the fuel for us to take the necessary action.

    The action will then produce the desirable result.

16. raymond on November 21, 2008 8:02 am

    Hi Armen,

    Pain and pleasure give us incredible force and if use correctly, can produce unbelievable results.

17. Nicole Price on November 22, 2008 2:00 am

    It is unfortunate that the media and society as a whole puts so much pressure on us to look a certain way be a certain size; that your friend felt that she looked ‘fat’. We need to accept and celebrate the fact that we come in all shapes, sizes and colors, and that we are all beautiful!

18. raymond on November 22, 2008 7:31 am

    Hi Nicole,

    That’s very true. When we begin to accept ourselves, we’ll feel better and be better, not the other way round.

19. Simple Delights on December 10, 2008 3:59 am

    it’s just a matter of perspective. positive thinking really pays

20. raymond on December 10, 2008 5:01 am

    It does, Simple delights.

21. Motherhood on December 11, 2008 4:14 am

    Everyone was given free will to decide on certain matters. No one is left with absolutely no choice.

    A friend recommended this site to me last night and I checked it out this morning. She’s right! This is so life-changing!

22. raymond on December 11, 2008 7:21 am

    Hi Motherhood,

    You have made the right choice and thank you for surfing and participating around.

    I just love this kind of energy.

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