good comes from good
what you surround yourself with is what you
will become
As cliche and starry eyed as those statements may seem I believe in all of them and if I really believe the last one then good positive things are in my
future.
This past week was Valentine’s Day, which I can certainly
take or leave particularly this year since my retail gig involves working in a card
department and it was like a zoo.
However, I saw love and such pure, raw goodness emerge for some who are near
and dear to me. So much love and good
has surrounded me this week. I got to
hold a one day old baby, born to some amazing friends, I heard the news of other
friends getting engaged and I feel so fortunate to be part of these people's lives, that I am included in their joy and good news particularly before it hits
facebook (side note: this may be the new measure of real friendship)!
I believe that surrounding yourself with positivity serves
to bring positivity into your life. I
have certainly had the contrary happen. There
have been times throughout my life when I have chosen to distance myself from
people or end relationships because I knew that they were negative forces in my
life. As I have gotten older I try to be
very intentional about the people I surround myself with and as I have written
about a lot on this blog it is these people (my village) who have been a great,
positive influence on me and have created a supportive space for me. Now this is not to say that there are not bad
days or that negativity never rears its ugly head; even through those moments I
choose positivity. Yes, I said it I
choose positivity. I believe it is a choice and for all of the naysayers, for
those who wallow, and believe nothing good can come. I say choose.
Let the other things exist; the negative the bad, the sad. Honor them, recognize them, even let them win
sometimes and then choose. Choose
positivity. Choose how you react. Choose
your attitude. Choose to see the
good. Choose who and what you surround
yourself with. Choose to be happy.
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