Right thinking

invited Swami Ji to his home. In the meeting room, there was a table on which the friend had placed the holy books of every religion, one on top of the other. At the bottom was the Hindu religious book, the Gita, with the sacred texts of other religions placed above it. When Swami Ji arrived, the Christian friend pointed to the table and asked him to comment on the arrangement. The friend expected Swami Ji to be upset by seeing his religion’s book at the bottom and the other religions’ books placed above it, which appeared to honour the other religions more. However, Swami Ji did not get angry. He approached the situation calmly and responded positively to a negative setup. He smiled at the books and said, “The foundation is really good.” This incident further demonstrates that staying calm and balanced helps a person turn enemies into friends and transform an unfavourable situation into a favourable one. From these few examples, it becomes clear how vital the thinking process is. The truth is that every success and failure in human life is determined by one’s thoughts. A successful life corresponds with higher thinking. If you want to succeed in life, nurture right thinking within yourself. Right thinking leads to right actions, and correct actions lead to success. Seventh Point: Avoid Dichotomous Thinking An example of faulty thinking is what can be called “dichotomous thinking,” which involves only considering two options in a situation, even when a third, better choice exists.