I’ve just completed a week-long Negativity-cleanse, in which
I tuned out the news, didn’t watch any negative TV (no cable news or politics),
didn’t listen to news on the radio.
All week I read positive, uplifting books and listened to
music. I did yoga four times this week, kept my mind in a healthy place, ate
healthy foods (no junk!) and didn’t participate in negative conversations. I
slipped a few times, especially in the area of inner conversations in my own
head. This was a great opportunity for me to see where I create my own
negativity. But, I didn’t let it get me down. Each time I faltered, I got back on
the horse and read my Dalai Lama book. I started every day by writing what I
was grateful for, and then read several “good news stories” for inspiration. I
took my laptop and worked outside in my yard, under the trees, rather than
being hunched over a desk. I listened to music that inspired and uplifted me.
And I felt great!
This week, I felt at peace with everyone around me. I was
more patient, even when Evan got squirelly. I slept sound every night. I felt
happy, peaceful, centered.
I’ve decided I’m going to continue the negativity-fast. I
know I can’t block out all news, but I don’t really need to know most of what
the media blasts at me. I plan to be selective as to what I let inside my head. I’m pretty sure I don’t need to know any
more about Jerry Sandusky or Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes. I would rather read
about new galaxies being discovered in the universe, cures being found for
illnesses, people reaching out to help each other.
An interesting side note this week: since I started blogging
about ridding negativity from my life, my blog readership dropped by about 70%.
When I look at my blog statistics, my most popular blogs of all time are about
the Northridge earthquake, my miscarriage, losing my trial, my grandson being
taken to Japan, and posts about friends who have passed away. My many blog
posts about miracles, lessons learned in crisis, finding hope in the darkness,
etc…are the least popular. Hmmmm…
This may further prove my theory that we, as a society, are
in fact addicted to negativity.
As with any kind of addiction, the first step is recognizing
that we have a problem.
Here is some good news to help break the cycle: http://www.good.is/
Good news all over the world: http://www.goodworldnews.org/
Have a wonderful Sunday, everyone!
