Let's make it clear at the outset of this discourse, a person cannot avoid having negative thoughts invade his mind-space. At one time or another a person will think negatively. Thinking negatively, if allowed to prevail, especially often or for a long period of time, can be detrimental and unhealthy.

Since a person cannot avoid thinking negatively, what can he do to minimize the adverse effects of negative thinking. The proven and sure-fire answer is apply thought-replacement which replaces a negative thought with a positive thought. It changes the channel in the brain. It uses thought-stopping and replacement thoughts to feel better and to be better - to be one's own best friend.

This is like changing the TV channel that comes on you dislike. So when a bad thought or idea comes to your mind you replace it with a good thought. Say to yourself "I can handle this," 'I coped with this before," "God says vengeance is mine," "Tonight I will not go to sleep angry," etc.

I like to sing. So one of my thought-replacement techniques is to sing. This is also a technique I have used for decades to respond to TV ads I don't want to hear. I call it "antidote for TV ads." When a TV ad comes on usually I sing with gusto "Born Free or "A Mighty Fortress is Our God." I do not have to touch the remote. Of course, sometimes I recite poetry.

Allow "mine the mind" to be your daily practice. In this regard, ask God daily for guidance. This can produce high-yielding dividends. I am a witness. On reflection, now during my nonagenarian years, I realize how by applying thought-replacement I have benefited, afforded with a reasonable portion of health and strength, happiness, joy and peace.

Know that you - your soul - is in charge of your mind. "Mine the Mind: Apply Thought-replacement." Wise man Solomon declares, "As a man thinks, so is he."

Copyright 2022 by Uriah J. Fields