Johan Raadsma POSITIVITY Questions and Answers
1. What is positivity to you?
Right attitude toward the events happening in my life rather than to resent or desire the outcome to be different.
2. Can you identify facets in your life wherein it is important to be positive?
Ha! Working with Government bureaucracy. Do the best I can in governmental submissions and remain positive despite the slow processes which I cannot change.
3. When the going gets tough, what is your mantra?
· My outer life is a reflection of my inner thoughts! I reflect my inner Joy and harmony into everything I do.
· Say YES to life.
4. In a perfect world, describe your version of a positive culture.
Any culture that embraces simply living and high thinking. www.anandavillage.org
5. How important is it to spread this kind of positive attitude?
Live it and it will be contagious.
6. At what point in your life did you realize that being positive or having a positive mindset is an advantage?
Probably in adolescent when I figured chasing money is not a positive goal in life.
7. Knowing that you are an influential person, are you more conscious about sending positive changes to others through the things that you can do? How?
Change myself and remain positive. I am not much of a person that wants to dump ideology onto others unless someone asks like you!
8. Who do you turn to for inspiration or motivation?
“By the definite science of meditation known for millenniums to the yogis and sages of India, and to Jesus, any seeker of God can enlarge the caliber of his consciousness to omniscience to receive within himself the Universal Intelligence of God.”
— Paramahansa Yogananda
Wisdom, creativity, security, happiness, unconditional love — is it really possible to find that which will bring us real and lasting joy?
Experiencing the divinity within our own souls, claiming divine joy as our own joy — this is what the Kriya Yoga teachings of Paramahansa Yogananda offer to each of us.
The sacred science of Kriya Yoga consists of advanced techniques of meditation whose devoted practice leads to realization of God and liberation of the soul from all forms of bondage. It is the royal or supreme technique of yoga, divine union.
9. What activities contribute to your positivity and overall well-being?
10. Being blessed with many things in life, mention 5 things you are most grateful for.
Yoga, good kids, Sofia, being primed! Being able to attract great work mates.
11. Is there such a thing as being too positive? Why?
Nope. Inner positiveness has no boundaries. Being overtly positive is probably more of an emotional compromise of insecurity and not really “positive”.
12. What kind of music gets you into a positive mood no fail? (You can be specific, top 5 songs if you like).
Quality rock songs, chanting and some classical.
Check this 3 minute youtube video about chanting and yoga: “I am getting more and more into my Meditation and Pranayama (Breathing), and yes, more chanting. There is truly a spacious feeling in your mind and heart when you add these to your day. Here are some quick tips to get started! Enjoy !!”
13. What message would you give to your 16 year old self? (Begin with “Dear 16 year old me,…”)
Dear 16 year old me, read the ingredients on the packages of food your mum is buying. Enjoy nature and adventure to its fullest and live life (responsibly) like there will be no tomorrow.
14. What would you tell your future self 10 years from now?
Dear 10 year younger, I am proud of you that you are never too old to change. Sofia is 10 and she will live a better life because of the way we live our lives now.
15. If you had a time capsule and you were given a chance to place something or leave one message there, what would it be and why?
Autobiography of a Yogi by Paramhansa Yogananda as it inspired me at an early age.
“This is not an ordinary book. It is a spiritual treasure. Rarely does a sage of Paramhansa Yogananda’s stature write a firsthand account of his life experiences.
This spiritual classic has been read by millions. Followers of many religious traditions have come to recognize Yogananda’s Autobiography of a Yogi as a masterpiece of spiritual literature. Yet, for all its depth, it is full of gentle humor, lively stories, and practical common sense.” Read for free here.
Your Turn
It is a wonderful exercise to write or type out the answers to the questions like I have. It puts things into perspective and helps you with your why and to appreciate yourself.
The greatest love of all is that you have for yourself. Affirm it daily and it is easier to love others.
POSITIVITY QUESTIONS and ANSWERS
1. What is positivity to you?
2. Can you identify facets in your life wherein it is important to be positive?
3. When the going gets tough, what is your mantra?
4. In a perfect world, describe your version of a positive culture.
5. How important is it to spread this kind of positive attitude?
6. At what point in your life did you realize that being positive or having a positive mindset is an advantage?
7. Knowing that you are an influential person, are you more conscious about sending positive changes to others through the things that you can do? How?
8. Who do you turn to for inspiration or motivation?
9. What activities contribute to your positivity and overall well-being?
10. Being blessed with many things in life, mention 5 things you are most grateful for.
11. Is there such a thing as being too positive? Why?
12. What kind of music gets you into a positive mood no fail? (You can be specific, top 5 songs if you like)
13. What message would you give to your 16 year old self? (Begin with “Dear 16 year old me,…”)
14. What would you tell your future self 10 years from now?
15. If you had a time capsule and you were given a chance to place something or leave one message there, what would it be and why?
Why not fill this in and share with your loved ones. Share with the people who matter most to you.
Primed for Your Life 
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