Trust © Photo by Bobbie Seright Palanuik
I have been thinking a lot about the state of the world lately, in particular this need of the mainstream media to play upon our fears and the negative when what we truly need is a big shot of positive energy on a daily basis to help put us back on track. It is hard enough to deal with challenges in our own lives without being bombarded hourly with doom and gloom. Even if one doesn’t subscribe to the media’s drama it seeps into our lives one way or another.
It is like a black hole that is never filled, never satisfied, consuming all that it touches.
So how does one counteract this black hole, this vortex of negative energy that seems to pervade even the sunniest dispositions?
I think the first step is to be conscious of it, to be aware of what we are listening to and buying into; to become aware of our thoughts and more importantly, our feelings about those thoughts. They are the vibrations that attract more of the same in a vicious circle, a feeding frenzy of negativity that can be extremely difficult to turn around.
Once you become aware then you may want to ask yourself how the particular drama serves you, what are you getting out of it? This may be a time to be really honest with yourself and pay attention to that small voice in your heart. This may lead you on a journey of self discovery and spiritual growth that will shield you from the increasing waves of chaos around you.
At this point you can also choose to accept the skewed perception that is being presented to you or you can look at it from another perspective and see that which is positive and uplifting. It’s there, it has always been there waiting for you to see it. Focus on that which feeds your soul, cultivate appreciation, gratitude and love in the purest form. These seeds will grow and magnify all that is good and positive in your life and attract them to you. The old saying to “stop and smell the flowers” is true wisdom!
Fear only feeds on itself, on the other hand, love accepts fear and loves it free. What will you choose?
