Stillness in the Storms Thinking Positive Will Not Make You Happy – This Will!
Jan 8, 2022
A candid life crash and recovery story that unpacks why positive thinking can fail. He describes being swamped by negative thoughts and how they arise beyond conscious control. Practical metaphors show how the subconscious craves attention. The conversation highlights mindfulness, creating a gap from thoughts, and shifting focus to what remains.
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Rock Bottom In A Store Doorway
- Steven Webb recounts hitting rock bottom after his relationship ended, losing money, and his wheelchair breaking in a store doorway.
- That moment triggered overwhelming, intrusive negative thoughts and a period of numbness that drove him to seek change.
From Obsessive Thoughts To A Breakthrough Book
- After the breakdown Steven's negative thoughts flooded back and he began drinking to sleep while obsessing over painful scenarios.
- He found a turning point when reading James Allen which helped him separate himself from his thoughts.
You Cannot Choose Your Next Thought
- Steven Webb argues you cannot control which thoughts arise because they come subconsciously and unbidden.
- You do not have exclusive access to your mind, so trying to command the next thought is futile.
