I stopped by a thrift store and purchased The Power of Positive Thinking
by Norman Vincent Peale. This book was on my bucket list and there are many cultural references to it.The current wellness and mindfulness focus owes a debt to the ideas put forward in this book. For example his advice to control anger, let your body go limp, unclench your fist, relax your muscles. Anger is felt by the whole body. Relaxing the body reduces the intensity of anger and allows for control.
Take your worries and your troubles of the day and toss them in a file or wastebasket before you go home. If it has been a bad day consider tossing it into an imaginary dumpster fire. Some days are like that. There is a temptation to hold onto the bad experience and take it home to stew over it. This negatively affect everyone. Holding onto this anger produces self destructive effects on the body.
The book has a strong Christian focus. This may offer comfort to those with that religious background. Individuals of other faiths or no faith can still gain from the wisdom in this book. It was published in the middle of the 20th century but the advice applies to our current situation.
Summary of the Power of Positive Thinking - 45 minutes
Decide to be happy - 4 minutes
Famous Quotes from Norman Vincent Peale - 4 minutes
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