We all have our garbage and we each suffer as a result of not cleaning it up. But we are not the only ones. The stink travels.
Today, be aware that the negativity within you has affected other people besides yourself. Bring someone to whom you have caused pain into your awareness today. Feel the distress you have caused them. Then imagine this person forgiving you. And after really feeling the pain you caused, forgive yourself as well.
Not a day goes by that I don’t get hit on the head (metaphorically speaking.)
If it’s not a Tune Up reader telling me what’s wrong with my grammar, logic, thoughts, or attitude then it’s a blogger sloughing me off or a media person telling the world what I am doing wrong. You know what? I love it. Not at first, but over time I’ve learned to love the criticism. It’s good for my soul, it shows me where I need to improve, and it keeps me humble.
It’s like weight lifting: never mind the sore muscles, just keep on lifting.
Today, let in the unpleasant feedback. If you really want to be brave, then go on the offensive and ask friends and strangers:
What do I need to improve?
Are you happy? GET HAPPY!
I can think of a million lessons and stories that illustrate the spiritual significance of joy, of being the cause of it rather than the effect, of the importance of creating a vessel of happiness for the Light to rest on, of putting out there what you want to come back to you. But, it still boils down to you needing to make the choice to GET HAPPY!
So, are you happy yet?