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Thanks for visiting the Positive Thinking for Kids website!  This is a still-evolving idea with an undefined goal.  Generally speaking, the goal is to offer ideas and information about teaching children about the Power of their Minds and the benefits of Positive Thinking. 

There is a misperception that we can CONTROL our thoughts.  This is not exactly true.  Thoughts are endless and at times, merciless.  What we can control is what thoughts WE PAY ATTENTION TO and HOW WE REACT to our thoughts.  So, Positive Thinking is not about saying positive things over and over in the hopes you will convince yourself you are nice, patient, thin, smart, etc.  Positive Thinking is about CHOOSING to pay attention to the positive thoughts and reacting appropriately so as not to cause suffering for yourself or others.

By focusing on Positive Thinking, we co-create our destinies by tapping into God, Infinite Intelligence, the Universe, or whatever one may call the origin.  There will also be discussion about tying in this whole concept of Positive Thinking with one's religious beliefs.  This is not a new concept, despite what some self-help gurus may lead you to believe.  And, it certainly isn't a secret.  No one has been intentionally withholding this information.  Millions of adults (including me) are buying cd's and books and attending seminars in a quest for SELF-improvement, and, of course, by improving our own lives we will be improving our children's lives.  However, it occurred to me recently - why isn't anyone teaching this concept of Positive Thinking to KIDS?  Why isn't there much "power of the mind" material out there directed specifically to younger children and teens?  Why aren't we teaching kids about the true secret to happiness that is WITHIN us?

And so, here we are.  Where are we going?  I don't know yet!  But, it is a beginning or the planting of a seed which I Positively Think will grow into something glorious with time.  Please check back often to see what's new.  Also, check out the pages for the Positive Thinking Blog, Forum, Link and Quotes.  And, if you have any suggestions about what you'd like to read or learn, email me!  Together we can prevent our kids from making as many mistakes as we have made with our self-doubt, self-defeat, and negative thinking.  By practicing optimism and Positive Thinking, kids will lead happier, more productive lives NOW instead of later.  Think Positive!  We are what we think about!