English book · Building Life

Right thinking

English book, p. 10

By Maulana Wahiduddin Khan

RIGHT THINKING H uman beings have a unique ability for intellectual thought. Unlike animals, which act purely on instinct, humans can reason and plan their actions based on their thoughts. For an animal, there is no possibility of error in the way humans err, because it acts according to the instinct placed in it by God. However, humans can make both correct and incorrect decisions. Therefore, it is essential for every human being to develop their thinking skills fully so their thoughts are accurate. As a result, their actions will also be correct. First Point: Life as an Art Life is an art. Only those who understand this art can live a successful life in this world. Those unaware of this art are doomed to fail. This art can be summed up in one word: positive thinking. That is, one must rise above a reactionbased mindset, think with an open and deconditioned mind, form opinions without emotional clouding, and plan one’s life accordingly, based on reality. Negative thinking contrasts with positive thinking. Positive thinking means bringing one’s intellectual abilities into action. Negative thinking, on the other hand, is when a

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