Acharya Prashant explains that positive and negative thoughts are two ends of the same duality. He argues that one cannot exist without the other, and the desire to retain only positive thoughts while discarding negative ones is fundamentally impossible. He points out that what is considered positive or negative is merely a subjective position based on individual perspective, religion, or country, and can change over time. He critiques the popular notion of 'positive thinking,' stating that it inevitably brings its dual opposite, the negative thought, as a shadow. For instance, hope is often viewed as positive, yet it is inseparable from the fear that the hope will not be fulfilled. Therefore, hope itself becomes a source of misery and suffering. He further clarifies that hope and fear only exist when one is dealing with imagination and the future rather than reality. Using the example of 'two plus two equals four,' he explains that when one truly knows the truth in the present moment, there is no room for hope or fear. He suggests that behind every thought of future greatness lies a hidden fear of current rottenness. Acharya Prashant advises against both positive and negative thinking, urging instead for simple understanding and attention to what is happening right now. He concludes that by coming into direct contact with reality and being free of fear, one can transcend the need for these dualistic illusions and find a state where there is no space for such thoughts.