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Thursday, March 9, 2017

3-9-17 Post: How do we save ourselves?

Question/Comment: With all of problems and strife going on around the world do you still say to focus on the positive? Is that a way of hiding our heads in the sand? Shouldn’t we be out there fighting to save ourselves?

Response: When we see, hear, experience something we don’t want or don’t like it is a good catalyst for us to determine what we do want. Use it for what it is, a juxtaposition and let it go. Focus on what you do want and put energy into that. Remember we get more of what we put our energy into. We get more of what we focus on.

So, if you want more peace in the world, focus on peace. If you want more tolerance in the world, focus on tolerance. If you want more equitable distribution of wealth, of resources, then focus on that. If you want more empathy and compassion in the world, put your energy and thoughts into that.

The process is the same whether the problem is a personal one, a family one, a community one, or a larger geo-political one. Focus on what you want more of. If you are in a position to take action, by all means do so while still focusing on what you want more of rather than what you don’t want.

Yes, we need to take action to bring about the changes we do want, just make sure you aren’t fighting against yourself by focusing on anger, fear, or challenging the unwanted. Stay focused on your positive goals and put your time, energy and resources into creating the change you want to see.