Think Something Wonderful: Exercises in positive thinking

By Masami Saionji

Nowadays, more and more people are becoming aware of the incredible creative power that we exert with our thinking. Bright, positive words are especially powerful. They emit enormous energy which creates a joyful future for ourselves and the whole world. If we truly wish to be happy, we must use only bright, inspiring, wonderful words at any and all times.
Start by thinking just one bright thought. Then think just one more. Think bright thoughts one at a time, minute after minute. Gradually, your way of thinking will begin to change, and with it, your personality, your habits, and the atmosphere around you. If you steadily continue doing this without giving up, you will absolutely see an important change in your life. And in changing your own life, you will also make a change in the world.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Byakko Press
• Release date: Sep 11, 2015
• ISBN: 9781310409721

Masami Saionji

Masami Saionji is the chairperson of three organizations: Byakko Shinko Kai (www.byakko.org), The World Peace Prayer Society (www.worldpeace.org), and The Goi Peace Foundation (www.goipeace.or.jp). A native of Japan and a descendant of the Royal Ryukyu Family of Okinawa, she continues the work of her adoptive father, Masahisa Goi, who initiated a movement for world peace through the universal prayer May Peace Prevail on Earth. As a spiritual leader and lecturer, she has touched thousands of people’s lives through her guidance and inspiration. She travels globally on speaking tours, and has led peace ceremonies in many countries as well as at the United Nations and other international organizations. She has authored over twenty books in Japanese and eight in English and other languages. She is an honorary member of the Club of Budapest and a member of the World Wisdom Council. She was awarded the Philosopher Saint Shree Dnyaneshwara World Peace Prize of India along with her husband Hiroo in 2008. She is also the recipient of the 2010 WON Award honoring distinguished women leaders. In February 2013, Mrs. Saionji had the privilege of presenting the Symphony of Peace Prayers ceremony at the United Nations, in a special event entitled ‘United for a Culture of Peace through Interfaith Harmony’, which was hosted by the president of the UN General Assembly. Mrs. Saionji and her husband currently live in Tokyo, and have three daughters, all working for peace.

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THINK

SOMETHING

WONDERFUL

Exercises in positive thinking

Masami Saionji

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Edited by Mary L. McQuaid

Cover design by David W. Edelstein

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Related website: www.thinksomethingwonderful.net

Contents

Preface

Introduction

I. Overturning Unwelcome Circumstances

II. Praising and Encouraging Yourself

III. Honoring Your Own Name

IV. Honoring Someone Else’s Name

V. Honoring Nationalities

VI. Thanking Nature

VII. Thanking Our Bodies

VIII. Thinking Something Wonderful

Appendix I: Expressions for Overturning Unwelcome Circumstances

Appendix II: Positive Words

Appendix III: Nationalities

Appendix IV: Expressions Starting with Wonderful

About the Author

Preface

Nowadays, more and more people are becoming aware of the incredible creative power that we exert with our thinking. Bright, positive words are especially powerful. They emit enormous energy which creates a joyful future for ourselves and the whole world. If we truly wish to be happy, we must use only bright, inspiring, wonderful words at any and all times.

How can we change our habits and think only bright, positive thoughts from now on? Each of us needs to develop our own method, one that really works for us. And we need to practice.

Do you know how to train yourself to turn all your thoughts toward the positive? In this little book, I would like to offer you some exercises designed for this purpose. As you continue to use these exercises, I believe that your own, intuitive wishes may naturally rise to the surface, and you will find yourself living each day with more confidence and increased hope for the future.

The most important step is to get started, without hesitating or doubting yourself. Always think: it’s possible! If you think: it’s difficult, or: it’s impossible, every situation that you face will be an impossible one. If you firmly believe that what you desire is possible, and encourage yourself in what you want to do, you will definitely be able to change your life.

The key is to start right away, at the moment when the thought crosses your mind. Do not discourage yourself by thinking: I want to use positive words, but it takes too much effort. I’ll start some other day. Take action immediately.

Start by thinking just one bright thought. Then think just one more. Think bright thoughts one at a time, minute after minute. Gradually,