There is nothing more exhilarating than being around people who exude
the energy of endless possibilities. These kinds of people are needed
in our lives if we wish to see what is attainable. When we surround our
environment with people who believe in the harshness of life we are
drained of energy and vitality. Therefore, the choice is really up to
us - do we want to reach the stars or do we want to stay on the ground
constantly looking up secretly wishing that we were among the dazzling
jewels that grace the heavens. A strong, positive and resilient attitude
will help elevate you to unimaginable heights.
In life attitude
is everything. Check the people around you and observe their attitude
barometer - negative or positive - and if the results are negative then
you may need to look at your own attitude and make certain adjustments.
Usually people mirror our own unconscious feelings and attitudes about
life that we perhaps are not acknowledging head on. Remember, your
attitude determines your altitude. That's why its so important to be
choosy about who we do spend our time with. I believe that we do become
what we think about, and who we surround ourselves with every day
strongly influences what we think about or become. A positive attitude
is not about displaying a phony smile, a happy face and a perky
disposition. It is simply a way of responding to life in a manner that
allows us to accept the duality, the contradictions, the contrasts of
our experiences. A positive attitude enables you to make a difference in
the world around you because when you are able to see things in a
positive light, you help to influence and shape other people's attitude
as well.
What is attitude anyway? It is the mental state or
position you take regarding your life and affairs. This means its not
what you think but how you think it. Your attitude forms every event in
your life, whether you realize it or not. Out of your attitude comes
your enjoyment of life and gratitude for all your blessings. Out of your
attitude also comes your disappointment and anger at how things have
turned out. Out of attitude also comes the feeling that no
accomplishment will be ever be good enough or that you are not good
enough. Everyday, your attitude is challenged by other people and by
external factors. How will you react? Will you allow adversity to stop
you from moving forward? Will you allow a negative person to ruin your
day, make you lose your cool, or force you to give up on your dreams?
When such temptations come knocking on your door, stand at the door of
your mind and declare powerfully and silently, "No one is home". In
other words, cease to engage.
At certain junctures in our lives, we will encounter challenging
circumstances or people. We can either regard our dilemmas with anger,
bitterness or frustration. Or we can look deep within and find the
source that is beyond all circumstances and then pick ourselves up, dust
ourselves off and move forward knowing all things will work in our
favor. If on any given day, negative drama surrounds you, hang on to
your own positive attitude and don't let other people to drag you down.
Keep the words of George Washington in mind "Associate yourself
with men of good quality if you esteem your own reputation, for 'tis
better to be alone than be in bad company.'
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