Jordan Rubin believes this adage, “Negative thoughts, negative words.” While he was battling his disease, it was imperative that he maintained a positive attitude. He discovered that his thoughts determined his words and his actions. His thoughts on the power of one’s thinking are mirrored in the following articles: In an article titled ‘Learned Optimism’ Yields Health Benefits from the American Psychological Association, Drs. Martin Seligman, Ph. D. and Gregory Buchanon, Ph. D. assert: “People who learn to maintain an optimistic attitude may not only avoid depression, but they may also actually improve their physical health.” In their study, participants who maintained an optimistic attitude reported fewer health problems and were more likely to see a physician for maintenance only instead of for illness. Likewise, Healthy Thinking: Pathway to Better Physical and Mental Health states, “Although we don’t yet completely understand the connections between thinking and the body, we do know that positive or healthy thinking can help improve mood, self-esteem, and sense of well-being; decrease depression, anxiety, and hostility; lessen pain and other bodily symptoms; speed recovery from surgery; enhance immune function; and extend longevity.”