Vipassana Meditation Master
Acharavadee Wongsakon
Someone once came to me, burdened by unhappiness. He confessed that he simply could not stop thinking negatively. He found himself constantly worrying about his expectation and endlessly replaying painful situations in
his mind. The deeper he spiraled into these thoughts, the more trapped he became, until his mind eventually fell into total darkness.
I explained to him that this happens because the mind has not been properly trained, and because he lacked an understanding of how energy fields operate.
This world is an energy field, and our mind is no different. When we allow our mind to tune into negative frequencies, those waves naturally attract more negativity, acting just like magnetic forces pulling together. A single negative thought opens the door to many more. These waves continuously weigh the mind down, trapping it in the same heavy state.
It is just like tuning a radio to a music station. At first, you might only want to listen to one song, but that song leads to another, and then another, until you are completely absorbed in that frequency. Negative thinking works exactly the same way. One painful thought serves as a bridge that pulls a flood of other painful thoughts into the mind, making it increasingly dark and heavy—unless we learn to let go.
Thinking negatively does more than attracting unpleasant people; it actively pushes us into difficult situations. When anger overwhelms the mind, we lose our awareness. People break things, bump into objects, trip and fall, or even cause serious accidents while driving. This happens because a storm of negative energy is ripping through the mind. By the time that storm finally passes, both the body and mind are left utterly exhausted. Some people even collapse from the sheer strain.
Conversely, the exact same principle applies to positive thinking. Even when facing adversity, if we train ourselves to view challenges as life lessons and tests, the mind stops broadcasting negative energy. This is the essence of true positive thinking.
When we consciously focus on the positive side of things, the mind naturally draws in good energy. Not only does the mind become lighter, but the energy we project also attracts good people and meaningful experiences into our lives, because similar frequencies naturally find one another.
For example, when we share kind, uplifting thoughts with the world, those who read them instantly feel calmer and more at peace. This is how beautiful friendships begin. Casual connections made on social media can blossom into true relationships where people guide one another toward goodness, wisdom, and ultimately, the path to Nirvana. This is the true power of positive thinking and understanding the energetic landscape of life.
However, this cannot be achieved through small efforts done as as a trend or fashion. Life is not a fashion statement. Real, lasting transformation requires sincere and continuous mental cultivation.
The man who sought my advice did practice meditation, but only a little – even if he did so consistently. His main issue was that he failed to practice mindfulness in his day-to-day life. So, I offered him this advice:
“No one can spend their entire day sitting with closed eyes in meditation. Meditation is simply a training period to strengthen the mind. Once the mind gains that strength, if we fail to build protective walls to keep negative thoughts out, it will quickly fall back into darkness.”
“To keep the mind from darkening, we must practice mindfulness in every single moment of daily life. Train yourself to be aware. When your awareness becomes sharp and clear, you will instantly recognize when mental impurities arise. The moment anger, jealousy, or dissatisfaction surfaces, simply acknowledge its presence. Do not feed it, and do not let it escalate into an emotional storm. Just observe it. Soon, those thoughts will fade on their own, because energy waves cannot sustain themselves forever.”
I further explained, “If we keep the door shut, negativity can only gather outside the house; it cannot force its way in. Through the power of mindfulness, the mind stops generating additional suffering. Simultaneously, it grows stronger, both in formal meditation and in daily life.”
With that said, mindfulness alone is not enough for complete liberation. Mindfulness acts like a fence that blocks impurities from entering, but it cannot uproot them.
If one truly wishes to be free, both mindfulness and insight meditation (Vipassana) must be developed hand in hand. You need to make dedicated time for formal meditation as well.
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