is it ok not to think about negative things for a while?

Question

i'm concstantly depressed when i think about unfair stuff that happens and i'm in the process of finally "getting somewhere" so is it ok if i delay these thoughts for later and then help someone when i am in the position to. otherwise i'm always thinking why should things work out for me if...and it keeps me from giving it my best shot. thanx

Answer 1

What religion do you follow?

I'm a Christian and God wishes for us to be happy(Philippians 4:4; Romans 15:11).

However, periods of sadness and depression can enter into the life of even the most devout of Christians. We see many examples of this in the Bible. Job wished that he had never been born (Job 3:11). David prayed to be taken away to a place where he wouldn't have to deal with reality (Psalm 55:6-8). Elijah, even after defeating 450 prophets of Baal with fire called down from Heaven (1 Kings 18:16-46), fled into the desert and asked God to take his life (1 Kings 19:3-5).

So how can we overcome these periods of joylessness? We can see how these same people overcame their bouts of depression. Job said that, if we pray and remember our blessings, God will restore us to joy and righteousness (Job 33:26). David wrote that the study of God's Word can bring us joy (Psalm 19:8). David also realized that he needed to praise God even in the midst of despair (Psalm 42:5). In Elijah's case, God let him rest for a time and then sent a man, Elisha, to attend to him (1 Kings 19:19-21). We today also need friends that we can share our hurts and pains with (Ecclesiastes 4:9-12). Try sharing how you are feeling with a fellow Christian that you look up to. You may be surprised to find that they have struggled with the some of the same things that you are going through.

Finally, remember that it's only through God's Holy Spirit that we can find true joy (Psalm 51:11-12, Galatians 5:22, 1 Thessalonians 1:6). We can do nothing apart from the power of God (2 Corinthians 12:10, 13:4). Indeed, the harder we try to be joyful through our own devices, the more miserable we can become. Don't force it, but try just to rest in the Lord's arms (Matthew 11:28-30) and seek His face through prayer and Scripture. My prayer for you is found in Romans 15:13: "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.

http://www.gotquestions.org/joy-Christian.html

Answer 2

It is not immoral to think of negative things. This is a natural effect of creativity. The most active/creative mind has the most ideas - positive or negative. Also, it is necessary to see the negative side as compared to the positive side. It is not immoral!

What is immoral is acting on those negative thoughts and cause harm to self and others.

Answer 3

It is a good thing not to dwell on your problems, and to step outside of your boundaries to help others as well as you are able. Try the meditation practice that is given on a video at www.shambhala.org. It will help you to not see your thoughts as being such a big deal, and to stop being a victim of your thoughts or being controlled by them so much.

Answer 4

It's ok to place them on hold. Don't let them pile up for too long though. Even Christ had to get away with some of his negetive thoughts and talk to the Father. (knowing your own death is rather negetive and tiring)

Answer 5

it looks like you are afraid of happiness,that is why you carry negative thoughts in your head.let go of it,i know it will be difficult.i let go about 20 years ago

believe you me that was the best thing i ever did for myself.happiness is your gift in this world,do not let anyone steals it ,you included

Answer 6

its totaly ok trust me i'm the person that has all of the problems in the world but people think of me as trouble free because i don't sour my life with depresing thoughts, instead i relax and think through my problem but i don't dwell on it.

Answer 7

its not healthy to always dwell on the bad. It takes your strength and makes you too tired to do anything to correct the problem. Fogs your mind. Yes, please take a short break and rejuvenate

Answer 8

if you think really hard about it , it will be very hard to define what exactly is unfair.

Answer 9

Dude, you can't help anyone if you don't first help yourself.

Answer 10

yes, take care of yourself first.