Negativity spreads faster than wild fire. It is completely toxic and can engulf you before you even realize its happened. I don’t have space in my life to let this darkness fade my light. I want to shine and be a light for others around me as well.
“For there is always light, if only we’re brave enough to see it. If only we’re brave enough to be it.”- Amanda Gorman
Sometimes it seems easier to jump on the negative bandwagon instead of standing up and pushing back…. but the repercussions of not pushing back will be worse in the long run.
Remember the song from childhood…”This little light of mine, I’m gunna let it shine…” Why would we ever not live this way!? The world is hard enough so lets take care of our mindset and the others around us… spread your light and good things will follow.
It can be as simple as turning a conversation filled with gossip in a different direction. Instead of joining in on a social media hate post, ignore it or post a positive comment instead. If someone is talking down on themselves, don’t allow it, turn it around and build them up. When you are having a bad day, do your best to find the small positives and keep others around you lifted up as well. A compliment to a worker that looks stressed and overworked. One small shining light will contagiously pass on and eventually create a world filled with brightness.
If you can’t find the light in a situation then figure out how to be one!
“Let nothing dim the light that shines from within.” – Maya Angelo
“Be a light for all to see.” – Matthew 5:16