This poem is a gentle affirmation of mindful optimism and inner strength. It highlights gratitude, resilience, and self-belief as daily practices.
The poem encourages choosing positive thoughts, learning from challenges, and growing steadily toward a more hopeful and meaningful life.
I Am a Positive Thinker
I am a positive thinker, I choose the brighter way,
I train my mind to see the good in every single day.
With gratitude in my heart, I greet each brand-new day,
For simple, little joys that gently come my way.
With affirmations, I start my day, for big and little things,
A thankful heart accepts whatever each moment brings.
My attitude is my true power, shaping what I see,
If I believe in better paths, they slowly come to me.
Motivation lights my mind like sunshine after rain,
It tells me, “Keep on moving—joy comes after pain.”
Through optimism, I remind my thoughts to gently say,
“This storm will pass; tomorrow brings a brand-new day.”
I choose happiness, not as luck, but as a daily choice,
I listen to my hopeful thoughts, my inner, kinder voice.
From quiet moments comes inspiration, soft yet true,
A spark that says, “Believe—there’s more for you.”
With growing confidence, I stand a little tall,
I learn from every rise and fall; I value them all.
I do not claim my path is free of struggle or doubt,
But I face the dark and slowly work it out.
I am a positive thinker—this truth I proudly say,
I build a better life with the thoughts I choose each day.
(Vijay Verma)
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Stay position, Verma. It’s so important in life. It’s gets messy sometimes, but optimism brings hope. Lovely reflections.
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The issue of the judicial ruling “null and void”.
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I mean, stay positive, Verma
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Yes, well said.
Stay positive and stay happy.
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This is truly beautiful, Verma ji. Your poem, “I Am a Positive Thinker,” is not just a collection of verses, but a luminous blueprint for the soul. It transforms the simple concept of “positive thinking” into a profound and graceful daily practice—a gentle discipline of gratitude, resilience, and quiet power.
What I admire most is its grounding in reality. You don’t speak of a life without shadows (“I do not claim my path is free of struggle or doubt”), but rather of the courageous light we choose to carry through them. The imagery of “sunshine after rain” and the “spark” of inner belief is both comforting and empowering.
You have woven together the essential threads of a meaningful life: choice, gratitude, acceptance, and gentle self-belief. It is a powerful reminder that our greatest strength often lies in the soft, steadfast voice within that says, “Believe—there’s more for you.”
Thank you for sharing this gift. It is a gentle yet powerful affirmation that will surely resonate with and uplift many hearts. A truly inspiring piece of work.🌷🤝
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Your words have touched me deeply. To read such a sensitive, insightful, and generous response is itself a gift. You have understood the poem not only with the mind, but with the heart—and that is the highest compliment a writer can receive.
I am especially grateful for how you recognized the grounding in reality: the acceptance of shadows alongside the conscious choice to carry light. Your reflection captures exactly what I hoped to convey—that positive thinking is not denial, but a quiet courage, a steady inner companionship through life’s uncertainties.
The way you described the poem as a “luminous blueprint for the soul” humbles me. Your articulation of choice, gratitude, acceptance, and gentle self-belief weaves the poem into a larger philosophy of living, enriching it beyond its original lines.
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Dear Verma ji,🙏
My heartfelt thanks to you for sharing this beautiful poem filled with inspiration and positive energy. This work is not merely an expression of self-encouragement; it presents a profound philosophy of disciplined consciousness. Positive thinking here is not shown as chance or temperament, but as a conscious daily practice, training the mind, choosing one’s thoughts, and making gratitude a way of life.
In this vision, the human being is not a slave to circumstances, but the artisan of one’s own emotions and perspective. The poem honestly acknowledges that life is not free from struggle, doubt, or pain; yet those very struggles become the ground for inner growth when the mind chooses hope and patience. Positivity, as you present it, is not escapism, but a gentle and mindful dialogue with reality.
Gratitude forms the foundation of this philosophy. Welcoming small joys anchors the mind in the present moment, and it is a present-centered mind that shapes the future. From this awareness arises true self-confidence, the strength that teaches us to rise after falling and to find a path even in darkness.
Your poem reminds us that thoughts are the seeds and life is the tree that grows from them. What we repeatedly think each day gradually shapes our inner world. Choosing positive thoughts is an acceptance of self-responsibility, and this acceptance gives life meaning, peace, and direction.
Your verses clearly convey that positive thinking is not a fleeting emotion, but a mindful daily discipline born of gratitude, patience, and self-belief. With great simplicity, you show that choosing optimism in life is a conscious decision; one in which we learn from challenges, accept struggle, and steadily cultivate inner strength.
Ultimately, this poetic philosophy affirms that joy is not an accidental gift, but a continuous practice of awakened awareness.
Your words inspire the reader to move forward with confidence, balance, and gentle resilience. This creation is truly calming and life-affirming, strengthening faith in both oneself and life itself
Vijay Srivastava
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I am deeply touched and humbled by your thoughtful and generous reflection. Your words did not merely appreciate the poem; they entered into dialogue with it, expanding its meaning with clarity, depth, and grace. To see the poem understood not just as optimism, but as a disciplined practice of consciousness, is truly gratifying.
Your insight that positive thinking is not escapism but a mindful engagement with reality resonates strongly with the intent behind the verses. Life’s struggles, doubts, and shadows are real—and your reading beautifully acknowledges that choosing hope amid them is an act of awareness, not denial.
I am especially grateful for how you highlighted gratitude as a foundation and self-responsibility as a quiet strength. Your metaphor of thoughts as seeds and life as the tree they grow into is both poetic and profound.
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Always, travel in positive energy and in gratitude. Beautiful work!
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Thank you so much for your kind and uplifting words.
Traveling in positive energy and gratitude truly shapes the journey—and your encouragement adds beautifully to that spirit.
I appreciate it deeply.
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We will continue to encourage each other on this incredible journey of life. All the best to you and a blessed day to you!
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Thank you so much for your kind words and positive spirit. I truly appreciate your encouragement and goodwill. May we continue to inspire and uplift one another as we move forward on this beautiful journey of life.
Wishing you success, peace, and joy in all that you do. Have a truly blessed and wonderful day ahead! 🌸
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Thank you kindly Sir! Wishing you the same and may you enjoy the day in peace and with much creativity! And if you play TT: WIN!
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And your positivism rubs off, dear V!
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A lovely and uplifting piece—your poem beautifully celebrates mindfulness, resilience, and the quiet power of choosing positivity each day.
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