So from time to time people write to me and ask what is the best way to deal with the negative people that we are forced to be surrounded by in our lives. Now since there is always underlying circumstances involved, I can not say there is one definite answer or solution to this dilemma. Sometimes these negative souls are co-workers, sometimes they are acquaintances and other times they can even be close friends or family members. But no matter who they are or what they mean to you, the one common denominator that we must apply to all of our relationships is that we must not allow their darkness to hinder us from remaining on the path of Love and Positivity. Whenever it is possible we must elevate our levels of Compassion, acceptance and altruism in order to counteract their intolerance, anger and resentment. With an open heart and mind we must realize that even though these people seem to choose to wallow in the darkness, most times it is simply because they have been unable to realize that there is another choice. You see life is made up of choices, they can choose to be negative, but we also have the right to choose if we are going to continue to allow them to be a part of our lives or not. Over the past five years I have come to the realization that many who suffer can not bare to see others choosing to be positive. I have lost friends who made the claim that, by me deciding to be Happy and positive, I was not being truthful to myself and that I was a phoney. I have had family members who disagree with my lifestyle and my way of thinking so much that they have drifted away from me and I am okay with their decisions. We have no control over how other people feel about us or what their opinions are, all we can do is stay true to the path. The hardest thing that most of us will have to do in our spiritual journey will be deciding to cut ties with people who have been in our lives for awhile, no matter how painful it may be. Just as the infected limb must be severed in order to save the rest of the body, we must learn to sometimes walk away from those who wish to drag us into the emotional abyss. The thing that makes this so difficult and painful is the attachment that we feel towards them, but what you must realize is that if you were on a sinking ship you would not tie yourself to the anchor and jump over board. You are walking your path through this life. It is up to you to make it as Peaceful and as enjoyable as possible. So in closing when you are forced to be around negative people, do not hesitate to show them that living a Positive and Happy life is how you have decided to live and if they choose to try and drag you down, then you do not need them in your life. The choice is yours. Love your life and it will Love you back. Namaste _/|\_
Posted on: Sat, 08 Nov 2014 12:14:52 +0000
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