"The people who are the hardest to love are the ones who need it the most." - from the Peaceful Warrior
So true.
I work in the customer service industry and I sometimes find it difficult to love people, specially when they are pushing their negative energy on me. Its so easy to react to that energy by retaliation, but you know just as well as I do that it fuels the fire even more and makes matters worse.
In our ever so fast-paced world, it is implied that we should always react fast to make sure were not wasting time. What a wrong idea that was. So scratch that idea, lets make a new one. Let's live our lives consciously. Whenever you are confronted with negative emotions or negativity in general, pause for a moment. Feel the emotions you are feeling because of this situation you are confronted with. Feel the energy your mind is creating within you. Recognize that energy, truly feel that energy. Once you can recognize that energy, you can then make a conscious choice to act in retaliation or put the fire out and let the rivers of positivity flow.
I know its easy to say it, but its a whole other thing to do it. Its hard and it will take practice, every minute of every day. But you will find that you will have an abundance of peace and love constantly residing within you once you empower yourself to make this choice.
Blessings and Love always!
Fuego
Oh yeah, and if you haven't seen the Peaceful Warrior, I definitely encourage you to watch it sometime.
2 comments:
i totally agree with what you are saying, about trying to be aware of your life every minute or every day. the thing is, this is so hard to remember to do all the time, and although i have tried this, it's not long before i just find myself rushing around again, getting angry or upset or irritable with people.
how can i change this- any thoughts??!
The key to maintaining this awareness is determination. This idea is going against the mainstream ways of thought, its definitely not going to be easy.
I have a couple tips for you. When you first get up in the morning, say a little mantra or prayer out for your day.
"I choose to see the light in people this day. I choose love for all of my brothers and sisters, for we are one. I am connected to each and every being on this planet, connected by a divine energy that is loving and full of happiness. I choose peace, peace to fill my heart so that it may be seen my others. I will shine my light bright today"
And as you go about your day. Take a couple moments to pause on your lunch break or whenever you are alone. You don't need much time, 30 seconds to a minute, thats it. Do it as many times as possible.
As you take this short moment to pause, breathe in deeply. Say to yourself, "I am connected to the divine energy that connects us all. I am one with all that surrounds me. I am love. I am light. And peace resides within me." Concentrate on those words as you say them inside you.
Whenever you feel negativity within you, go to your place and pause.
Taking these short moments to breathe and connect will definitely have an impact on your day.
Love and Light to you!
Fuego
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