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== Meaning == The meaning of this saying is that positive thought alone - meaning the very essence of emunah and bitachon (faith and trust) - brings good results in a revealed and visible way.[[File:ΧΧ©ΧΧ ΧΧΧ.jpg|thumb|Truck Advertising "Think Good and It Will Be Good"]]The Rebbe explained this in accordance with the Baal Shem Tov's teaching: "Wherever a person's thoughts are, that's where they are," meaning that following the thought, a physical change for the good is effected. Another explanation is that this statement is based on the Chazal's teaching "A good thought, Hashem combines it with action." Our responsibility is to think good, and Hashem will already make it happen. The Rebbe also used this saying to explain the obligation and ability to have bitachon<ref>''Likkutei Sichos'', Vol. 36, pp. 4ff. ''et al'' </ref> even for someone who might not be worthy of Hashem's kindness based on their current level of avodas Hashem (divine service). The Rebbe instructed those who stayed during the month of Tishrei at 770 to act with ahavas Yisroel and remember throughout the year the other guests with whom they stayed in 770 during Tishrei, to think good thoughts about them and wish them brochos. The Rebbe explained this instruction saying that through good thoughts, surely Hashem will fulfill these wishes in actuality, and through this achdus (unity) will be strengthened.
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