★Thinking Good 'like floating on water'

Posted on 17/06/2015. Last edited on 08/05/2017.

From Thinking Good article by Rebbe Eli Mallon

Rather like floating on water: the more we struggle to stay afloat, the less we actually keep our heads above water. When we learn to lie back, relax, and allow the water to keep us up, we float effortlessly.
Positive thoughts, trust or prayer are the same: The more we struggle with doubt, fear or anger, the less the Divine creates the outcome we desire. Our own will is in the way. The more we allow the Divine to act — by affirming that the action has already taken place — the more of an outcome we’re promised.
In this regard, I’ve sometimes found repeating a positive statement for a prolonged period can help lead to the desired state of mind.

So, “repetition” can be a tool, and emunah/faith can be a “skill” that we develop gradually.

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  a bit about:Eli Mallon
  _{M.Ed. (Master’s Degree/Education) 1994; MSW (Master’s Degree/Social Work) 2007}
  _{LMSW (Licensed Master of Social Work) 2007}
  _{International Federation of Rabbis}

_{New York State Society of Clinical Social Work}

_{Association of Spirituality and Psychotherapy}
_{Jewish Science Practitioner} (certification)
_{provides short term, goal-oriented spiritual counseling and psycho-educational programs} — “Visualization,” “Gradual Relaxation” and “Developing Happiness,”

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