Whatever state of mind anyone is in at any particular time is determined, to a large extent, by what he or she is thinking about. Our fears can only be effective if we are imagining the things we fear as being realized. Generally speaking, we don't fear things we have already experienced; we only fear things we dread may happen. There are exceptions to this rule but usually we fear the unknown most.
In other words, the outcome of a particular situation may sadden us, but prior to this outcome we can only be hurt by fearing it. So, when we do fear what do not know will happen or what we do not know has happened, we essentially use fear as means to prevent sadness. Of course, this doesn't work.
Using Pleasant Thoughts
On the other hand, convincing one's self the desired outcome is about to happen at least, postpones fear, worry and sadness, while visualizing the worst outcome makes one experience these negative feelings unnecessarily.
In real world situations, the things we fear most are rarely realized. So, our fear of them does two things.
1.It encourages us to use fear and worry to fend off things we actually have no control over and,
2.It makes us live a good part of our lives unhappily when there is no need to.
The Philosophy of the Ages
New age thinking tells us negative thinking brings about those things we are fearful of. The Bible tells us to "trust in the Lord you shall be free." Zen teaches us to only live in the moment and to essentially not think on a conscious level at all. Using a little reflection on these philosophies makes us realize they are all saying about the same thing.
In his 50's psychology classic, "Psycho-Cybernetics," Dr. Maxwell Maltz teaches us how to worry positively by using thoughts such as: "I could make that sale and become top sales-person of the year. Things like that do happen. Somebody is going to win the award. It could be me as well as it could be anybody else" In short, this positive worrying is done by simply by dwelling on great possible outcomes instead of awful ones.
Fear - Panic's Seed
The bottom line is without fear, panic attacks cannot develop. Constantly dwelling on things that please you will stop fear from taking hold your thought process. People who master this way of living will:
1.Live a good part of their lives happily, at least, as happily as possible and,
2.Sadness will only result if a sad event occurs; it will never happen unnecessarily.
When you ponder this, you can see how it is possible to go years without being unhappy if you do not anticipate terrible outcomes to future events. On the other hand, you can see that many people are unhappy all their lives simply because they constantly fear something they dread will happen.
Yes, it is easier said than done, but like anything else, dwelling on desired outcomes is a habit than can be developed with practice. The result of developing this habit will be a life which is happier than one where negative thinking rules the day and a life where there will be very little chance of panic attack or anxiety setting in.
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