Self-Improvement
Focusing On The Negative Is Suffocating
Be a positive marker
The world is inundated with negative people, events, and messages. Stop guarding your mind for a second, and you can get lost in the sauce — suffocating in a pile of negativity. Though much of the world can seem evil and pessimistic, there is also still much good and positivity in the world; it’s not hard to find it either if you look around you and prioritize looking for all of the positive that surrounds not only you but the rest of the world.
When you find yourself wanting to throw the towel in because you feel everyone has malicious motives and everything seems to blow up in your face, pause. Pause and think of five things to be grateful for, and if you still feel you’re sinking in a pile of mud, think of five more things.
Life is not all good, but life is not all bad either. If you need some positivity and good in the world, be the good you wish to see and experience. It always starts with one person. People tend to remember the person who went out of their way to be kind to them; kindness leaves a permanent mark on people’s souls. Be the positive marker; not only will it come back to you, but it will always save you from a life deluged with depression, pessimism, loneliness, and desolation.
The next time you hear a sad story or see something negative on the news, find something positive to intake quickly to help remind you that there is still light in this world that seems to be destroying itself.
We often hear, “be the change you want to see.” Well, why don’t we implement this more? Why do we rush to tell a negative story or share gossip? Why do we rush to judge people? Why are we so addicted to intaking negative shit? What good can we get out of this, and what good can the person we share our negativity with get out of it? Usually, nothing. Don’t be part of the problem, be part of the solution. Repel negativity. And remember to guard your heart, mind, soul, spirit, and body against the constant flow of negativity the world vomits at us 24/7.
Do you know why the media and news continue to thrive? Because of us. Because we as humans are addicted to negativity. The question is, will you stay addicted, or will you start monitoring what you’re focusing on?
“Focusing on the negative is (and always will be) suffocating.”
Destiny S. Harris
Destiny S. Harris is a writer, poet, entrepreneur, teacher, and techie who offers free books daily on amazon. Destiny obtained three degrees in political science, psychology, and women’s studies. Follow her on Instagram, Facebook, or @ destinyh.com