A Simple Question To Make The World A Better Place.
This is something we can all do to feel better and make the world a better place.
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I wrote the story below and this newsletter just before Christmas but the message stands all year.
Your Kindness Matters
As we approach the season of ‘Good Cheer’ I want to take some time to acknowledge that this is a really difficult time for many.
It may be a time of added financial struggle.
It may be the first Christmas without a loved one.
A loved one may be in hospital or very poorly.
A relationship may be breaking up.
My point is that we never really know what other people are dealing with often even with the people we love the most.
So, during this Christmas season, I ask two things.
Reach out if you’re struggling. There is always someone who cares.
Be kind. Everyone needs it even if they seem like they don’t care.
I hope you do read the full story (it takes around 4 minutes).
In the story, I ask this question…
What could be happening in that person’s life for them to behave that way?
It’s just one question but this question can completely change the way you feel.
If someone’s rude to you at work or when you’re out shopping, you’re likely to get an instant reactive emotion coming up and your thoughts toward that person may be negative in that moment.
I urge you to deliberately push past that reactive state and ask the question…
What could be going on with that person to make them behave that way? (a slight variation of the question).
Push past the obvious reasons. In the example I shared in the story I linked to I talk about a driver who overtook me going way above the speed limit and in bad weather. The first thought once I made the mindset shift was… Maybe they’re rushing to an emergency.
I kept coming up with scenarios and at one point I came up with… Maybe they know about an impending alien invasion and they’re rushing to save the world from destruction. And yes, I do watch way too many films for my own good.
So, why do I want you to ask these questions when someone behaves in a way you don’t like?
There are 2 reasons.
It makes you feel better. Remember that it’s your job to manage your vibrations (your energy) and this is what returns to you. When you feel positive, your vibrations and your energy are high and you are a match for attracting positive things. The opposite is true if you let negative emotions and thoughts take over. You attract unwanted things.
The energy and vibrations that you put out into the world are positive. Think of your energy as a ripple effect. That positive or negative ripple spreads far and wide. It doesn’t just stop with you. So, whenever possible, always make sure that your ripple is positive.
A quick note about the words POSITIVE and NEGATIVE. These are the words that I find are easiest to use for people to understand and for me to get my point across.
Positive means high energy and high vibrations (when you feel happy, loved, grateful…)
Negative means low energy and low vibrations (when you feel sad, angry, frustrated…)
Print the download below - It shows how different emotions impact what you attract.
Going back to the question.
What could be going on in that person’s life that is making them behave that way?
This changes your mindset.
It changes the way you view the situation and your perception of that person.
It raises your vibrations and energy which is ALWAYS better for you and the world.
I hope you’ll give it a try.
Gratitude is one of the highest vibrating emotions we can experience (see the printable I shared earlier)
One of the very best things that you can do to be a match for a wonderful life is to focus on gratitude.
Here’s my GRATITUDE GUIDE to help. Download from my ETSY SHOP.
Thank you for reading. Please share wherever you can and help me grow my Positive Mindset Newsletter reach.
Wendy xx