Getting away from the negative

Tweet

Have you ever had the experience of starting out with the best intentions to think and speak only positive thoughts, but the people around you threw you off course? Most of us have, as not everyone fully understands the power our thoughts and words have, or even if they do, they may be stuck in old patterns of negativity. Much of our habitual communication takes the form of complaining and criticizing, and it can be hard to find a way into certain conversations without lapsing into those old habits. However, we always have the option not to participate in negativity or to find a way to influence the situation in a positive direction. In the right company, we may even be able to directly acknowledge the fact that things have taken a negative turn, and so free ourselves and others around us from the negative pull. We should not expect everyone to respond to our cues, and theres no need to become overly attached to the idea of changing other people, because people have to choose for themselves how they will live their lives. Many choose negativity because it is familiar to them and feels safe. It is important to give people the space to find their own way, but we can always set an example by subtly representing the power of being positive. At times we may interject an affirmative statement into the conversation, and at others we can simply change the subject, or we may simply withdraw our energy and presence, which also makes a subtle statement. If we feel comfortable enough with somebody that is always negative, perhaps we can have an honest conversation with them; after all, becoming aware of something is the first step toward change. A powerful way to free ourselves from the negative pull is to enlist allies who are similarly minded. Sometimes friends, coworkers, or family members will agree to work together to continually shift the energy in a situation in a positive direction. The power of two or more people people working to promote the positive is much greater than one person working on their own. As we work together to lift the energy , we will often be amazed to see how quickly the positive pull begins to draw people into its orbit, freeing one mind after another from negativity into light. What are your thoughts on this and what has been your experience?