The idea is to continue in this path and what a great thing is to listen to self-improvement material on a daily basis. There’s just so much negativity around that you kind of borrow it as a mantra. A lot of times, we find ourselves positive with high levels of energy and then we come across a nagger or a complainer and then our energy is somewhat dragged, no matter how hard we try to remain positive it is harder if those we come into contact with day in and day out are stubborn and bent on feeling bad. The best way to deal with people or situations like those is to avoid them altogether. It is such a gorgeous day outside that maybe it has an optimistic effect on us all. At least, it does with me. And from now on, I will attempt and deliver more than ever before.
The plan is simple. The execution, however, will take a great effort because it has to be accepted by Isabel who always seems to be trapped in a frustrated state. Understandably, since plans have come to a standstill lately what with all of the challenges we face. But her state of mind will not bother me. She will comply once she sees me determined to bring those plans with fruition. She is nagging constantly and by dealing with her in a way that does not affect my own state of mind; it subconsciously prepares me for the better if I happen to come across people with bad humor. Not everyone who succumbs to such poor states of being or mood are always mean and unappreciative to those around; in fact, people tends to really unravel their own misery and propagate it better with those they’re fairly acquainted with: friends, family, etc. The problem is, we end up trying to change their ways or questioning their behavior or adopting their moods, and it becomes a miserable cycle in which only frustration is the plausible outcome. Instead, forget them and focus on your own journey. You’re not the result of other people’s point of view and you don’t have to borrow their misery. Don’t become heir to their drama. Move on and do as you would with a dog you know is infected with rabies.
Monday, October 09, 2006
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