Just a bit of positive thinking.
If you tell yourself its good, when everything seems bad
You can wash away the sadness and make yourself feel glad
When you tell yourself you can, when you feel you really can't
You'll find you can achieve whatever felt too hard
If you look into a mirror and you just think you look old
Just give yourself the compliments that you want to be told
When you feel that no one loves you or you feel just too alone
Then remember all the hugs you've had and all the friends you've known
If you smile at every person that you pass when at the shop
but only one smiles back then that's the best one of the lot
You made that person happy just being who you are
You have a gift so keep that smile and know that you're a star
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Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3288 comments posted) 21st February 2008 |
It put me in mind of Kipling's "If" which is no bad thing
I'm guessing you're a fan of CBT. I think you summed up the whole school of thinking in the title. It is certainly effective and a lot of it is encapsulated here. The thing about the poem[as with CBT] is, on face of it, it may seem glib and simplistic but if you stop and consider there is truth there. Did you see the programme on Tues about self-help books? It was fascinating, and the only scheme that came out of it well was CBT.A lot of them got lost in jargon but the simplicity of CBT stood out and you kept that quality in the poem. |
Written by punchy (487 comments posted) 21st February 2008 |
Thanks for your review. I missed the prog you mentioned unfortunately, I don't know much about CBT but am starting to study NLP which is also all about the subconcious mind. It makes so much sense the whole positive thinking idea and it really works,it's just hard to put it into practice.
P x |
Written by Phil (6629 comments posted) 21st February 2008 |
'Hard to put into practice.' - I'll bet. It is very hard to think/speak positively of yourself.
Have a look at the the first word - I think it should be 'if.' Easily changed.
I t does sound trite in places - but it possibly/probably/maybe carries some truth. I'm just glad to get through the day at times. Is that positive enough?
Glad you're still around.
Phil |
Quick return
Written by Bottleblondesurfer (3288 comments posted) 21st February 2008 |
"it really works,it's just hard to put it into practice"
Well, yes and no. That is the point; if you think it's hard then that's how it will be. I'll PM to explain |
Written by JWallendas (5 comments posted) 21st February 2008 |
| yes. i think you show promise |
Written by Fledermaus (3229 comments posted) 21st February 2008 |
Now this is a happy poem! Very nice  |
Ta guys
Written by punchy (487 comments posted) 22nd February 2008 |
Thanks Phil maybe my eye sight is going. I should just tell myself I'm great at spelling and maybe I will be.
Paula |
Late? Yes, but hopefully not too late
Written by Josie (2721 comments posted) 1st March 2008 |
| I've been away for a month and missed this lovely little poem Punchy. It's really nice to read something which flows so well and which is light and optimistic. Thank you for a lovely poem. |
Even later!
Written by mr_soul (126 comments posted) 10th March 2008 |
| I know I might be a bit late with this, but what a great poem. Very uplifting and full of hope for anyone struggling to get through the days. Brilliant. And true aswell. It definately made me think. Maybe we shouldn't be too miserable lol. |
Written by Diddi (80 comments posted) 12th March 2008 |
I enjoyed this poem. It has a free and easy flow which matches the theme beautifully.
The third couplet seems to have a slight 'hiccup' when I read it aloud, but that could be me.
I'm not a poet and have no constructive skills other than I like what I read, on occasion, and I this was just the one for my day.
Thank you.
Lis |
Written by Diddi (80 comments posted) 12th March 2008 |
My apologies! It was me! I did it again and it is absolutely flowing from go to whoa.
Lis. |
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