Be a Force for Good
"In the wake of some of the recent events in the world and in light of so much of what we’ve all been through the past few years, I’ve been finding it challenging to focus on the good stuff, even though this is at the core of my approach to life and what I teach.
As I’ve been looking at this more deeply, I realize that my commitment is not necessarily to be “positive,” but to be a force for good in the world, regardless of the circumstances.
When facing challenges, I think it’s important to ask ourselves, “who do I want to be in the face of these difficulties?”
How to be a Force for Good
Here are a few things we can do or think about in this regard right now:
1) Look for ways you can help.
Whether we donate money, make phone calls, post, or reach out and share our good thoughts and prayers, there are always ways to help.
2) Be proactive with your complaints.
Sitting around and talking about how awful something is, which is understandable and common, especially these days, doesn’t usually make things better. But proactive complaints can be the catalyst for positive and productive change in many situations.
3) Don’t get caught up in the drama.
This constant fear/drama cycle often leads us to feel upset, discouraged, or even depressed. Sometimes the best thing we can do is unplug and look for ways to help.
4) Speak up with authenticity.
It’s important to be honest, but we must also remove our self-righteousness and add vulnerability (emotional exposure, risk, and uncertainty).
5) Focus on gratitude.
When we see people suffering, we can honor and support them by both acknowledging their pain and at the same time being grateful for our own blessings.
Being grateful isn’t mutually exclusive with wanting to support and be of service to those who are in need. Even during challenging times, there is always so much we can appreciate."
*Being a force for good doesn't have to be earth-shattering. It can be as simple as holding the door for someone or giving a dollar to the animal shelter! It's all about those little acts of kindness that build up to make the world a better place! What can you do today to make the world a better place?*
#Change #ForceforGood #Positivity
Please find the full article at Thrive Global.
@fruityPond7887 This is such an important note! It is essential to try and help others when this is possible. It's in our hands to make world a better place and when we help people they tend to not forget it! In this way we can build a very positive thinking and helpful community. That's crucial for development from a psychological perspective. Thank you for the post!
@calmDew1576 I agree! I would hope that when we help others, they are inspired to spread that love to others! It's like when someone in front of you in the drive-thru pays for your food and then you pay for the person behind you! ❤️
@fruityPond7887
Personally, I love number 5! “Focus on gratitude.” I think doing that would be great for me and others.
Thanks for the article✨💛
@innateJoy9602 I love that one too! Practicing gratitude can give us that important perspective <3 Thank you for reading!
@fruityPond7887
Compliments are so powerful I really need to start practicing that a lot more! For me hearing a compliment can literally brighten my entire week!
@sunnyWriting4806 I am with you on that! I really like to compliment people whenever I get the chance! 😄
@fruityPond7887 I think something that would make the world a better place is kindness (and empathy.)
@comfortableNight4463 The world can always use more kindness and empathy <3
@fruityPond7887 I agree! It's so important.