Naturally Negative: Breaking the Cycle
The Negative Nancy’s seem to have become viral in modern society. Not at their own fault but primarily because of a natural human tendency to be negative. Behaviorally we have learned for years to focus on the petty aspects of circumstance and often times become plagued with them.
Eckhart Tolle states in his book A New Earth that sin means in its most empirical form to “miss the mark” or in the case of Christianity, for a sinner to miss the point of life. He speaks throughout his book on the meaning of life and the redefinition of the human race in light of the drastic cultural changes occurring globally. The pursuit of knowledge and happiness has become in some instances only a faint thread of the proverbial linen. Regardless of spiritual or religious background this statement carries weight. All disciplines of religion hold sacred this form of enlightenment and charge its followers with a lifelong quest for its attainment.
How easy, how natural is it, being good company to misery? During interactions with my colleagues it is easy to detect the subtle shift towards a grim outlook. “Why is the line taking so long?” While being overenthusiastic can push away some, a healthy balance of joy will attract others to you magnetically. A small acronym I find myself using often is KIP.
Keep It Positive. Before you make a statement exercise your power to steer the conversation in a way that the rest of the crowd will appreciate. Become invested in the outcome of every interaction you find yourself in for the following week and note the result.
Catalyst. You are the role model of your social circle. Whether you are aware of it or not, there are many who look up to you. Do not be afraid of the responsibility that comes naturally with being a leader.
Brainstorm ways of carrying a positive aura around with you. Visualize yourself in your normal routine influencing the others in a positive way. Commit now to the changes that others may be too fearful of failure to make.
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