The thought pollution results from the unskilful use of emotions, the most basic element of thought energy. Often when we feel down or sick, it is because we are picking up these thought pollutions, which we can absorb very easily. But we can also learn quite simply how to remove them from our minds and bodies and to extract the positive thought energies.
Greed is an unskilful emotion that seeks to accumulate anything in order to feel safe and secure. Greed creates ill health and problems with insecurity, money and relationships.
Anger comes into being when a person is overwhelmed by the world and feels powerless to change it. People influenced by anger seek perfection in all things and see themselves as leaders and inspirers of other people. To transform anger, first think of how you can be of service to your fellow human beings. Focus upon your thought energy to bring you a greater experience of love and spirituality in your daily life.
Selfishness comes about when an individual has no self-awareness, either physically or emotionally. This lack of self-awareness leads to loneliness, which in turn affects the chemistry of the brain and the body’s limbic system, both of which are intimately connected to our emotions. The next time you experience the emotion of selfishness, close your eyes and visualise what’s it is like to be free from selfishness and how others will be able to benefit from your kind generosity instead.
These methods will help you master the art of positive thinking by overcoming your thought pollutions.
ZEESHAN ALI
Lahore
