NEGATIVE MINDSET

Most Harmful

Recite to them the tale of the man to whom We gave Our signs, but who then cast them to one side and Satan overtook him. And he became one of those who went astray, if it had been Our will, We could have used these signs to exalt him, but instead he clung to the earth and followed his own desires, he was like a dog that pants whether you chase it away or leave it alone. Such are those who reject Our signs. Tell them this story so that they may reflect. (7: 175-176)

THE Quran describes a particular character in the above verse. Here, 'signs' refers to Divine guidance, and by panting is meant a complaining mentality. A person or group that does not take any lesson from Divine guidance will begin to follow Satan. No matter what situation such a person may face, he will constantly engage in negative talk. If, under Satanic influence, someone becomes habituated to thinking negatively, he will come up with something or the other to complain and crib about, even in the most favourable or pleasant situation. No matter what the situation is he will constantly complain.

In line with the law of nature, life is not problem-free for anyone. No one’s life can be free from challenges.

The fact of the matter is that, in line with the law of nature, life is not problem-free for anyone. No one’s life can be free from challenges. In this world, we are faced with challenges all the time. There is just one way to handle this. And that is, to change one’s negative thinking. Even in what appears to be a difficult situation one should avoid complaining and, instead, adopt the method of positive thinking.