There is one rule of thumb that is helpful to remember in fighting negativity. Anything positive is better than anything negative. Anything we do that is positive is better than the nothing good that comes from negativity.

If we overwrite the word negative with the word positive, they both have the same number of letters, but the results of putting them into action are worlds apart.

When we check our dictionary for the definitions of the word negative, we'll find: Bad, unhappy, discouraging, or otherwise destracting from a happy situation; pessimistic or tending to have a pessimistic outlook.

It's opposite to positive, logic opposing, denying or contradicting a statement proof, or argument. In Biology, moving away or growing away from a source of stimulation ,for example, heat or light.

It's somebody or somebody undesirable, something or somebody who is bad, undesirable, discouraging, or otherwise destracts  from a pleasant situation.

Synonyms: unenthusiastic, unconstructive, unhelpful, pessimistic, downbeat, disapproving, off-putting, discouraging, depressing, bad, undesirable, adverse, harmful, damaging, destructive, deleterious, with a harmful or damaging effect on somebody or something. As we can see, there just isn’t anything good about being negative.

Now, let's look up the word positive in the dictionary and read the definitions and words that describe it:

Sure: certain and not in doubt

Law: irrefutable, conclusive and beyond doubt or question.

Optimistic: confident, and focusing on the good things rather than bad.

Beneficial: producing good results because of having an innately beneficial character.

Affirmative: indicating agreement or affirmation

Encouraging  good  behavior: encouraging behavior

Not negative

Biology: showing response indicating growth, response or movement toward a stimulus, for example, light.

Synonyms: sure, certain, clear, convinced, assured, confident, irrefutable, definite, explicit, clear-cut, conclusive, categorical, decisive, unquestionable, confirmed, certain, optimistic, confident, constructive, helpful, encouraging, affirmative, progressive, upbeat.

The effect of negative thinking in someone’s life is nothing short of devastating. It robs that individual of the potential that God created within that person, and hinders Him from accomplishing all that He wishes to do. Negative thinking is just old-fashioned pessimism.

Negativity is manifested in different ways and in varying degree in different people, but the result is the same. Negative thinking cripples a person’s life to one degree or another. It robs people of the opportunity to live up to their full potential and of achieving their greatest desires and aims because they don’t think they can achieve anything more.

We are happiest when we choose to ignore the things that get us down and choose to rise above them; when we walk in faith and trust, and carry a positive, happy and trusting spirit.  It takes faith to be positive and to believe in God's promise that all things work together for good.  Positive thinkers inevitably get positive and powerful results.

By Tim Pedrosa

 

         

Optimism is a cheerful frame of mind that enables a tea kettle to sing though it's in hot water up to its nose.--Unknown