POSITIVE STATUS QUOISM

POSITIVE STATUS QUOISM ~ 62 ~ ASPECTS OF POSITIVE THINKING Positive status quoism is undoubtedly the most successful strategy for the construction of a peaceful life. The essential condition for the utilization of this strategy, however, is for man to develop the kind of positive attitude which will enable him to rise above his circumstances. Even in the most adverse situations, he should be able to weather all storms as do the big birds of the storm. His thinking should not be the result of prior conditioning. He should rather think out and plan his actions without any prejudice. One of the obstacles to adopting positive status quoism is the tendency to give way to anger and vengefulness. Such an attitude so poisons man’s mind that he is no longer able to think objectively. It is this lack of objectivity which is the main reason for failing to adopt a positive stance. ANGER IS A WEAKNESS Anger is the killer of peace. Anger often results in violence. Giving vent to anger is a sign of weakness, whereas the mastering of anger is a sign of power.