Being positive in a negative world.

 Being positive is not pretending that everything is alright when it isn’t! It is seeing things as they truly are, and dealing with them with confidence beyond doubt.

 Being positive is not wishful thinking: that is just wishful thinking! If we are talking from a spiritual point of view, then we have to be tough and meet all challenges with an open heart – most of which involves…not reacting.

 When meeting a challenging situation – this is normally dealing with others’ irrational behaviour – not reacting provides space. The ‘irrational mind’ needs time to calm down, and then communication may take place.

 We cannot live others’ lives for them. We can only dealing with our own responses, which incidentally, also need space. It is surprising how space can sort things out all by itself. This is a very interesting area of investigation: there are two spaces happening at the same time. We are talking here about dealing with a person face to face. Allowing an outer space to exist, the other person has time – and space – to be aware of their own mind. However, simultaneously, if one is truly present, and resting in intelligent inner space, there is an added focus, which permits an wisdom energy to be present.

 We lead busy lives. We can get so busy that we become angry if someone makes demands on us. We never seem to get time and space for…us. Well, not reacting actually gives us that time and space – as it does for others. Hooray!

 If you feel that you have no time, here is a little tip. If you are focused, the mind is clear and you know what you are doing, this can be a little disconcerting for others. That being the case, they will not want to be in the light too long…it’s a bit uncomfortable. This doesn’t mean you do not care: it’s rather that you just don’t play ego games. They know you are there for them, but they just don’t want things made that clear…because it means they know they have to change, and they may not be ready for that! 🙂

Being positive is accepting things as they are.
We are not going to change the world:
it is going to muddle along very nicely without us.
But we can face situations head on.
Some things we can do something about.
Some things we cannot.

 So there is no point in being frustrated or angry.
As his Holiness the Dalai Lama said,
“If you feel angry, go home and punch a pillow!”

 If life is approached from a relative perspective,
it will never ever be satisfying,
and one just has to accept that.
If life is approached from an absolute perspective,
it will always be satisfying…
but sad.

That sadness is merely joy’s compassion.