Beyond the Darkness of the Essay

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Physics and physiology say that such a feat is impossible, yet such accomplishments are documented on a regular basis.

Dr. Norman Vincent Peale's book the Power of Positive Thinking, defines and explains the ability to use the mind, program the brain, to achieve one's goals. This book has sold over seven million copies and is translated into fifteen languages. Many salespeople and marketing executives have this book in their office.

The Power of Positive Thinking upholds the concept of Beyond the darkness of the clouds lies the brightness of the sunlight. Dr. Peale embraces the concept that the basis of most problems is self-doubt. He also teaches that happiness and success are both habits that must be practiced until they are a part of the subconscious. They must be programmed into the brain.


This is the reason that I referred to my dad's quote as a fortuitous gift. The routine, optimistic programming from my dad created the consciousness that the light of the sun is always there. I am not afraid of failure because I am ultimately assured of success. Optimism alleviates most of the pain and suffering in life. What we worry about creates pain. Often it will create failure, physical and mental illness, sadness, and more problems.

My sun will always shine because my happiness is a habit that my dad taught me from infancy. It is a subconscious propensity that reinforces itself with each positive experience. Delay, sorrow, and other problems only strengthen my confidence that the prize is right behind the obstacle......

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