In this week’s episode, I tackle the subject of positive thinking and why I am not a fan. 

 My point of view is that there is no such thing as positive thinking. There is only thinking.  Thoughts are neither positive nor negative. They’re just thoughts. 

 I further suggest there are no positive or negative feelings. There are only feelings. Following this line of thought, I further suggest there are no positive choices or positive results. There are only choices and results.

 I’m also not anti-positive thinking.  I’m merely pointing out that I think we’re not looking at the whole picture when we talk about positive/negative thinking.  

 Remember, in The New Beyond, we are in a context that is outside the norm, or Beyond the Box, so to speak.  Positive thinking lies inside the box of conventional approaches to dealing with difficult and challenging experiences and emotions.  

 So what’s the point? 

 I contend that positive thinking is a form of spiritual bypassing, which is an approach that uses spiritual explanations to dismiss or avoid dealing with complicated emotions or psychological issues.  It’s a form of “magical thinking” that placates the ego, but changes nothing.  

 Tune in as we unpack this subject and learn: 

•   What is the alternative to positive thinking?  

• How do we navigate these challenging times of extreme social change and upheaval?  

• How do we stay grounded and centered and aligned with our highest values as we’re continuous pushed to the edge in this Pandemic of Change? 

• What is being required of us now, in this Age of Aquarius, as massive change is happening all at once?  

 I have been a professional coach and trainer through the past five decades.  What I do is support people through their personal and professional challenges, especially in times like now. 

 I offer 1:1 personal coaching, and VIP days to help you meet these challenges.  I am here to support you in your process of moving through difficulties and becoming aligned with what truly matters to your life.  

 To learn if we’re a fit to work together, please reach out to me at:

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