Who said the power of positive thinking

Fill your life with love. Scatter sunshine. Forget self, think of others. Do as you would be done by. Reduced to its simplest form, what is worry? It is simply an unhealthy and destructive mental habit. All of the universe is in vibration.

There are vibrations in the molecules of a table. The air is filled with vibrations. The reaction between human beings is also in vibration. When you send out a prayer for another person, you employ the force inherent in a spiritual universe. Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. The person who sends out positive thoughts activates the world around him positively and draws back to himself positive results.

There is a real magic in enthusiasm. It spells the difference between mediocrity and accomplishment. Even people who have a long record of NOT succeeding can be turned into tremendous achievers if they will discard their images of themselves as failures. Any fact facing us is not as important as our attitude toward it, for that determines our success or failure.

Action is a great restorer and builder of confidence. Inaction is not only the result, but the cause, of fear. Have faith in your abilities! Without a humble but reasonable confidence in your own powers you cannot be successful or happy. Only empty heads and empty hearts can do that. By releasing and developing these ideas you can solve your financial problem, your business situation, you can care for yourself and your family, and attain success in your ventures.

I believe I can successfully handle all problems that will arise today. I feel good physically, mentally, emotionally. It is wonderful to be alive. I am grateful for all that I have had, for all that I now have, and for all that I shall have. With the practical techniques outlined in this book, you can energize your life—and give yourself the initiative needed to carry out your ambitions and hopes.

Norman Vincent Peale, one of the most influential clergymen of his time, is the author of forty-six books, including the international bestseller The Power of Positive Thinking. Tell us what you like and we'll recommend books you'll love. Sign up and get a free ebook! Norman Vincent Peale.