If you can’t say something positive…

One of the spiritual laws says:

If you can’t say something positive, don’t say anything at all.

This is probably the most disregarded spiritual law of all, because it would apply throughout the entire day and it takes some serious self-control and discipline to obey it.

Sometimes the very first thought of the day is already tinted negatively, and it can easily set the mood for the rest of the day:
"Stupid alarm clock…"

While the coffee is in the process of brewing a look out of the window reveals:
"Gee, how ugly, it’s raining again…"

The home and the work place are separated by roads:
"Idiot, can't you see . . .? Drive faster!"

While waiting for the elevator, there is always news to share:
"Did you know that he is cheating on his wife . . .?"

When finally entering the workspace, a co-worker might have news, too:
"Hey, watch out, the boss is in a stinky mood…"

And this goes on and on . . .all day long: the exchange and spreading of "second hand information," gossip, schmooze and simply negative thought forms.

Every once in a while there is a person whose company might not be spectacular but somehow very comfortable. This person smiles a lot, doesn't say much, and when s/he talks it is always uplifting, it is always a positive thought, idea, or gesture.

The truth is, if you don't want to sing in the chorus of "ugly news," then you have to be quite for big chunks of the day and wait until their song is over, so that you get a chance for your own communicational input.
BUT… unless you are a well-paid public inspirational speaker, people might find your solely positive input boring and swap instantly over to other "news."

So, why in the heaven would you choose to control and discipline yourself toward solely positive expressions, when you will lose so many big chunks of habitual communication?

The truth is, you only will lose those chunks of communication which are negative, so that can't be considered as loss per se . . . And yes, there will be a change in habit. Most likely there will be a change regarding what kind of people surround you. And definitely there will be a change in your life quality.

When you "radiate" anger, what do you think the universe is radiating back to you?
Of course, even more anger.
When you radiate kindness, what do you think the universe is radiating back to you?
Yes, of course, even more kindness.

As you can see, you do yourself the best favor of all to control your thoughts and, even more so, your spoken words, because everything you think, say, and do will reflect back to you -- without exception and with amplification!

There are lots of simple things you can do to improve your perceptions and reactions:
Don’t watch TV, especially not the news. Stay away from the newspapers. Read good, inspirational books. Allow yourself the time to have long walks in nature. Meditate. Dance. Learn to enjoy silence and the company of just yourself. Be quiet so that you can connect with and listen to Spirit. When others talk negative, don't sing in their chorus, but smile and be silent. Offer a constructive positive thought. Don't judge, but assume that everyone is right for himself in his own way. Watch closely the thoughts you are going to share with others. When you hear yourself saying negative things, just correct it and have a big laugh. Be tender, kind, and loving to yourself, so that you can be tender, kind, and loving to others.

This is part of the spiritual path. Positive thinking and expressing is mandatory, but nobody promised it would be easy. It can be promised, though, that it gets easier and easier with every step! It is a process, and it can be done with much fun -- if you just choose to do so!

So as always: Believe nothing, not even this article. Find your own truth within. Know Thyself -- but allow yourself the possibility of experiencing a higher perspective from the place of a positive mindset!

Love and Light,
Angela