Energy "REDIRECTED”

I am growing to realize that the same energy it takes to criticize, judge, be rude, be hurtful, or think/say/do something negative to someone or about something…is the same amount of energy it takes to smile, be kind, say something kind, or comment on the good in a person or situation.

Case in Point:  Social Media. 

This forum provides the ability for people to be critical and downright ugly to others. They say things “online” that they wouldn’t dare say to someone in person. I have always wondered, “And what did you gain from that?”

“All blame is a waste of time. No matter how much fault you find with another or regardless of how much you blame him, it will not change you.” – Wayne Dyer

If someone believes it made them appear superior or bold, it didn’t. It only revealed insecurity, judgment, jealousy, envy, self-hatred, & lack of character, and lack of love for God or human beings. I now understand these quotes:

“What others think about you is none of your business.” - unknown

“Stop letting people who do so little for you control so much of your mind, feelings, and emotions.” – Will Smith

It’s sadly amusing how we criticize others for having a different opinion than ours. When the question is: Maybe you are the one who is different?

“We don’t see things as they are; we see things as we are.” – Anais Nin

One of my favorite reflections is: “You may find yourself preaching to others to get out of the rain; yet, they are all looking at you oddly, because you are the only one soaking wet.”

The irony is that whatever you are thinking or saying about someone else, they may be doing the same about you.

Examples:

You: “She sure could use a pedicure!”

Someone (about you): “Her pedicure looks awful! What a horrible nail design!”

You: “Her skirt is too short!”

Someone (about you): “She is dressed back in the 1950’s!”

You: “They have very disrespectful children.”

Someone (about you): “I feel sorry for them because they don’t have children.”

You: “Why didn’t she go right? Right would have been a better direction…”

Someone (about you): “Why wouldn't she go left? Left would have been a better choice…”

“If you change the way you look at things, the way you look at things change.” – Wayne Dyer

Let’s all decide TODAY to see the good in everything.

Negative:  “Look at her braces!”

Positive: “Just think…within a year, her braces will be gone and she will have a dazzling smile. Regardless, she is still beautiful.”

Negative: “She looks so fat here in the gym.”

Positive: “Wow! She inspires me. Her determination will equal a healthier body one day soon.”

Why not redirect our energy toward the positive?

It may not immediately change the world…but it will change you…