Mangaluru: “Instead of allowing negative thoughts inside your mind, we should always think positively, which makes us lead a happy life,” said spiritual guide and motivational speaker Brahmakumari B K Shivani here on Sunday, Febraury 9.

She was delivering a talk on the topic “Health, Happiness and Harmony” organised by the Prajapita Brahmakumari Ishwariya Vishwavidyalaya at TMA Pai International Convention Centre. She said, “Even though we are physically fit to do anything, even a small negative thought is enough to ruin our life. If we always possess positive thoughts, it brings us positive energy. We should not lose our patience in any circumstance and that is the secret of being happy in life.”

Shivani also asked the people to have a healthy relationship with everyone. “If anybody hurts you with harsh words, don’t retaliate. Be calm for a while. Don’t react immediately when anybody insults you. If you plan to teach a lesson to those who insult you, it won’t help you to be happy. It will only land you in distress,” she said.

 Meanwhile, dance teacher Vidya Muralidhar was felicitated on the occasion.