This is the of a person I knew at work. He told me that he had to watch everything and everyone to make sure the job was done well.
That sounds crazy to you. It is!
Let us take a quick look at the definition of paranoia (from the Oxford Dictionary):
- Unjustified suspicion and mistrust of other people or their actions.
- the unwarranted or delusional belief that one is being persecuted, harassed, or betrayed by others, occurring as part of a mental condition.
Etymology tells us that the term comes from Greek, “Para” means “irregular” and “Noos” means “mind”, thus irregular mind.
The definition itself is very clear and leaves no ambiguity. Everyone is against you! This is certainly not an example to follow.
But let us be positive here and leave this mental state, which certainly is not someone wants it.
What is the opposite of paranoid (in positive)?
Pronoia describes a mental state that is the opposite of paranoia. While a person suffering from paranoia feels that people or entities are conspiring against them, a person experiencing pronoia believes that the world around them is here for good. This belief may be an irrational belief that can be medically diagnosed or an enthusiastic, spiritual belief.
Pronoia can be an irrational belief (it is common in the “new age movement” and is (falsely) called “unconditional love”. It misleads people as to what “unconditional love” really means) or can be a spiritual belief.
How can we cultivate pronoia (in an enthusiastic way) in a spiritual way (and permanently leave the state of paranoia)?
We often have no control over what happens around us, but we do have the ability to choose how we see the world.
✅Gratitude. Count your blessings in life, your health, your family, your job, your friends, …
✅Beauty and growth. Choose the content of what you read, watch and your connections to what makes you grow and what is defined as divinely beautiful.
✅Make positive changes. Negative actions in your life will only bring you negative feedback. Remind yourself every day to make positive changes through actions, words, and thoughts.
✅Judge carefully and forget your prejudices, live in the present moment, and make true judgment. Remember, what is real is what is true.
I can guide you through Pronoia and help you make real positive changes in your life. If you are interested in improving your judgment and communication (positively) and anchoring your life deeply in Pronoia, please do not hesitate to contact me.
