Standing apart from negativity

"Negativity has within it the seeds of its own destruction." -Emmanuel's book

At times it feels like our world is chaotic and full of mayhem. Negativity and inappropriate behavior can be seen at work, in relationships, in our community, and in many areas. How do we stand apart from this negativity so that it doesn't consume us?

When I can remember to "tune in" to my gut, it often sends a clear signal that something is amiss. It flips, turns, and wrenches. Suddenly, I am aware that my belly aches. That's my sign to PAY ATTENTION!!

What is your sign? Do you get a kink in your neck? Does your back ache? Does your jaw tighten? Our bodies can help us recognize "ugly" situations.

When we have identified that something is amiss, then we can quickly protect ourselves with light. It helps me to imagine a swirl of bright, loving light spinning around around me, deflecting off any negativity that might come my way.

Next, we can focus our thoughts on ways to diminish the ugliness--we don't want to give it power by allowing it to consume our thoughts. By standing aside and reminding ourselves that we do not have to get caught up in the situation, we have already regained our internal power. If the source of the negativity is another person, we can imagine that they, too, are immersed in light.

Then, we can be grateful for the ability to identify ugly situations more quickly and address them in ways that help us to create a fulfilling life. The more we practice this, the more we are able to remain apart from negativity around us.

It's important to be gentle with ourselves. We are learning, we are learning, we are learning.

How do you find your center when faced with ugly situations? I'd love to hear from you! Hugs, love, and light--tc