Positive Thinking Religious Groups and Well-Being

I assume that most o four readers know that community hospitals are understaffed and unable to provide proper care for the mentally ill. Mike Gorman, executive director of the National Mental Health Committee, wrote a crusading report on this very theme called Every Other Bed. He tells us that every other hospital bed in the United States is occupied by a mental case. Mental illness costs the country billions of dollars a year besides the more important untold human suffering that can never be equated in dollars. The book is a shocking story of how we have let this happen; are still letting it happen; and of how little, for the most part, we, the general public as well as the medical and psychological professions, are doing to correct this deplorable situation.

It is time that we re-examined the dictums that say a symptom can never be removed unless the cause is understood and the unconscious background of symptom-complexes must be made conscious and understood before a cure is implemented.

There are many positive thinking groups functioning in the religious field. Many of these religious groups are in existence primarily because of the dynamic philosophy or psychology they offer for every day living. Couple this with a strong faith in God, and you have a combination which approaches infallibility. Recently we have had a series of best-selling books which expound this very theme. Does it work? Of course it does when used properly.

Positive thinking and love – easy flow:

easy flow © Raj Arumugam,2008 www.positivethinkingthecompleteguide.com it’s an easy flow natural, smooth begin with love unconditional love; no need to judge no need to evaluate begin with love love yourself truly love yourself you deserve your love and love the world truly love the world: people close to your group people in your group people in the world; love the world love brings the best in all goodness flows from love: in love, you seek the best for yourself in love you seek the best …

Will Smith on the Power of Positive Thinking:

Will Smith talks about what can happen with positive thinking! Camera By: Angelina Peterson. Sponsored by: MediaTrust

You can be sure that there has been criticism of this religious psychology. The criticism is that the basic causes of the problem are never dealt with and the unconscious conflict is not resolved. It’s the same argument over and over again. What about the people helped? They seem to have made tremendous strides and are leading lives as well adjusted as anyone else. Once imbued with this spirit or feeling of well-being, it permeates every phase of their relationships in a constructive manner. The only reason that there isn’t more criticism is that this type of psychotherapy is incorporated into the religious tenets of these groups, and criticizing another man’s religion makes the detractor’s entire philosophy unacceptable. I am strongly in favor of these groups because I would prefer having a religion that keeps pointing out the positive side of life and that “life can be beautiful” if you put your faith in God and practice positive thinking. It is certainly better than the cynical philosophy of its detractors or the grim religions which stress punishment. Think of the guilt feelings involved in the latter. No one can live up to such a formidable creed.

And, from the blogosphere:

5 Great Tips to Develop Positive ThinkingA positive frame of mind is important for so many reasons. Positive thinking is proven to enhance performance in productivity and quality. It can encourage all the healthy parts of you to grow and the less savory parts to whither on the …