Lenten Step 7: Spread Positivity!
Today I commit to spreading positive affirmations not sow negative vibes.
It is easier to cast blame, point fingers and find fault in others. We oftentimes delude ourselves that we are the perfect ones and everybody else is a ninny.
It is said, ‘If you can’t say anything good, don’t say anything.’
Today is the day to begin moving away from negativity. I will avoid dishing out negative criticisms, bad mouthing, and saying careless things not thinking of the hurt it can cause others. Today I will avoid even thinking such things, as they will eventually find their way out of my mouth or through my actions.
I will spread positivity. I will share encouraging words with co-workers and people I meet. I will be thankful to persons who attend to me such as in a store no matter what. I will be more complimentary to a man or woman.
It takes a secure person to give a genuine compliment to someone seemingly (or obviously) better at something than we are. Check for jealousy and insecurity every time we find it difficult to compliment or congratulate someone. It’s usually there lurking around, the thought that it should have been me!
So no holding back, or holding on to envy or grudges, today I open up and affirm others and let them know they are special too.
Surprise someone today, pay an unexpected compliment, give a nice response instead of being caustic or sarcastic. It is true, ‘encouragement does sweeten labour’…encourage others as you would like to be encouraged. You benefit too…you will feel absolutely wonderful. Give it a try.
Irie!
Marvia
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February 13th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Such simple messages but we forget them so often. Thanks. Unfortunately it is always so easy to get caught in the negativity tide. Positivity is always refreshing!!
February 13th, 2008 at 10:21 pm
Keep stepping the steps Duane:-) Happy to have you as usual.