The Key to a Kinder, Happier World
If you sometimes feel overwhelmed by the constant stream of doom-laden stories in the media, don’t be alarmed. The stories are deliberately chosen and shaped to tune into your fears because that’s how social media channels grab your attention. But it’s no surprise that we sometimes despair of ever being able to make the world a better place. And that’s where you come in. No pressure but it’s definitely time for you to make a difference. Curious? Let’s take a closer look.
We’re easily persuaded that any meaningful change has to be rooted in the world around us, causing us to adjust and shape the rules and conditions in the quest for improvement. Practical improvements are clearly important but, if you want to do something extraordinary, the place to launch your personal revolution is in the unexplored domain of your own heart. Surprised? The basis for this invitation rests in the simple fact that we all project our attitudes, beliefs and emotional energy onto the fabric of the world around us. It’s our default position and we remain largely unaware of how our thoughts and feelings are shaping our perception of reality. We judge, often silently, as if our conclusions are too discrete to be observed by others. We are so deeply adjusted to the privacy of our internal conversations that we imagine that the constant flow of our emotional energy has no impact upon the people we encounter. However, if everything is connected, your judgements, unspoken pronouncements and attitudes are flowing out into the world with every breath and beat of your heart.
For thousands of years, mystics and philosophers have counselled us about the deceptions we visit upon ourselves through the medium of our unruly minds. The challenge today is to harness the flow of our emotional energy and direct it towards more positive ideas and outlooks. Free yourself from the habit of fear and from painting the world in hues of doubt and anxiety. Choose a more positive way of seeing others. Smile more. Let the warmth of your eyes light up people’s hearts and sow the seeds of a happier and more accepting attitude wherever you go. You can be the agent of change that makes the world a better place to share. Be the source of a fundamental shift in people’s hearts. That’s a perfect formula for introducing a kinder, gentler and more tolerant way to participate in life’s daily miracle.