Look on the Bright Side

"We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts we make the world." - Buddha

Reality is how you perceive it. Reality is how you think it is and how you want to see it. According to quantum mechanics, things don't exist when we are not observing them. So don't take notice of what you don't like, don't talk about it, don't dwell on it.

At first you may feel like you're kidding yourself. After all, you have all these problems... How can you just ignore them and carry on with your life as if they didn't exist?

How can you not worry? This sounds like denial, but it's only a matter of where you put you focus on, and what thoughts you decide to keep in your mind. Thoughts come to you all the time; you don't need to invite them. But some thoughts catch your attention more then others, and if you allow them to stay, they will produce more thoughts of the same kind. For instance, if you feel sorry for yourself and nurture this feeling, you will find more and more reasons to feel sad and discouraged.

If there is one thing you like about your life, your job, your family, your cat or your dog, put all your attention on it. Tell yourself how much you appreciate this aspect of your existence. Praise others and let them know how much you love and care for them, and what a difference they make in your life. 

Put a happy face on when you go to work, and expect to get along with everyone, even if they're not perfect. All humans have flaws, but why point out other people's defects? You won't change them. But if you acknowledge their qualities, they will respond more positively to you, and your interaction with them will greatly improve.

Forget all the things you don't like and keep pushing against. Weed out negative thoughts and replace them with more positive ones. This will make you feel better about anything you have to cope with. Repeat to yourself, "I can handle this, and I know that things are getting better for me all the time, as long as I keep looking on the bright side. I know that lots of good things are coming to me!"

I wish you love and peace of mind,

Bella

Painting: 'Light Melody' by Lena Sotskova