I just read a great post about the way our brains are structured to lock in on the negative. You can read the article: How to Remove Negativity From Your Life for Good.
The information really struck home with me, particularly the TED talk video linked inside the article. I can see how this has affected me and the conversations I've been a part of. Typically I'm all about letting a person vent, thinking it is cathartic. A lot of time I have joined in with my own negative comments.
However, after reading the article and watching the video I think I need to become more focused on speaking forth a positive message and reminding people of the good that is already part of their lives. Not surprising, this is a biblical principle. Paul reminds us in Philippians 4:8, "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things."
It is easy to slip into a gloom and doom mentality. It is easy to see every small problem as a mountain of personal offence. Blessed is the individual who will choose to see the good already present and be a light of hope for others.
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