Missiles Vs. Brain Power

Got an interesting response to yesterday’s newsletter about ‘How to Train Your Mind.’ Here’s what he had to say regarding my use of the term ‘positive feedback’.

Tania,

I know exactly what you mean and agree with you totally, but thought you should know ‘negative feedback’ has a good connotation in some situations. Probably nobody would question your choice of words or care in the least, but using systems theory with something like a guided missile they call the feedback you get that you're off course, negative feedback. It tells you what corrections to make to get back on course. So it's kind of like a double negative in grammar; it ends up being a positive.

Sharing In Abundance,
Dean

Thanks, Dean. I wasn’t aware of that technical use of the term, except that I do remember another usage in mathematics where multiplying two negatives make a positive. What I’m very aware of though is that, in human terms, two negatives never make a positive.

Whatever happened to calm, clear, good explanations.

Good explanations can outwit and outplay negative responses any day. They keep the peace while enlightening another mind. That’s why a clear mind is a beautiful mind. It can explain, if need be, anything to another person with ease.

Let’s make a new missile analogy by taking this one step further.

When clarity of purpose is joined with ease of mind you’ve got an unstoppable missile of incredible positive energy. Visualize this missile of light taking you to the unknown regions of your inner mind and never look back.

You can activate this process every day by listening to The Secret Power of Words and Music Now.

Warm Regards,
Tania Gabrielle French