It is true, negativity sucks out all your energy. I get so tired of my own negativity, not to mention other people's negativity. I get on Facebook and see all these angry posts about the government, the weather, family, life, jobs, etc. It makes me tired. The hard things I am going through make me tired. It is time to focus on the positive and steer clear of the negative.
I am certainly not always a positive person. I have more than my fair share of angry thoughts and words, but I know that when I focus on the good things, good things happen. I am a firm believer that your actions and thought bring about consequences that mirror them. Good things come when we are doing what we need to do. That is not always the case, but it helps me keep positive.
I have been trying very hard to focus on the things I have instead of the things I don't. It is important to be thankful for the infinite blessings that I have. I have started having at least one personal prayer that is focused on being thankful. It is so easy to be grateful for all of the amazing things that I have. I have a wonderful husband, an amazing baby boy, fantastic parents, this list could go on for days. Worrying about our nasty, old couch or that we don't have enough bookshelves doesn't accomplish anything. I have everything I need right now and I will receive the things I want when it is the right time.
I acknowledge the hard things in my life, but I am slowly learning to not dwell on them. I've heard a lot of people say: "The Book of Mormon says, 'it came to pass,' not 'it came to stay.'" That needs to be my focus. This too shall pass.
10 years ago
Hang in there girly...you are doing great! I had to learn this too, though I still struggle with negativity.....:)
ReplyDeleteI love that you have a gratitude prayer...such a great idea....I have been paying a lot of attention to people lately....I think many of them find fulfillment in negativity...or maybe, at least some identity....
I was constantly getting attention and support when I was negative (particularly on fb)...but when I switched everything around, and started posting positive, so many things changed, including the amount of "friends" I have....I think its fascinating that they find positivity so irritating...but who I am kidding...people who are positive all the time make me nuts! lol...really though....I do it for me....my life is changing as I am learning to bless the "bad" for how it has taught me to enjoy the "good." ((hugs))