A Positive You/ Me Matters!

This first day of June 2021, was (still is) so cold. It rained and where I am, there was some hail. The power is out, for hours now. Got off work over an hour ago and the only warm thing is my heart, with its inner light.

Imagine a life where you did not have to concern yourself with darkness. A life where you needed not to be ready should there be power cuts or expect them. Where dark times were not guaranteed as tribulations. Imagine you living a life where you believed you are bright and can shine no matter how dark it gets. The truth is, your imagination needs not to run wild in this case, I think. Positively, I feel like you hold the light in you already. There is just this things required for it to be plugged in, a willing heart and a focussed mind. A proper illumination!

Priceless is someone having a positive outlook on things, on life, especially that of their own. This is rather something most people misunderstand or subject to having everything going well, all the time. The truth is, not everything is ever going well, for life is meant to have both the good and the bad occurring. It can be one thing at a time or all at the same time, for you or someone. There is no immunity to this life’s truth. This is why I felt I can use a dedicated time to this, a willing heart, and a positive mind, for a positive me.

I sure can use a positive attitude in just about every day of my life. I clearly have been giving it a good shot in many different ways, such as this of being self-aware. I know I have potential to brighten many corners. I always jump start on my days looking to encourage, and encouraged as well. I am growing in valuing my life. Therefore, I have an inner light that is willing to shine. It must be an attitude thing then that needs some work. Yes, the mind has a heart of its own. I am ready to build on that.

As you can guess, this month I will be focusing on being optimistic, hopeful and true. All this will have to revolve around my life experiences. I am choosing to be positive as I experience life, in the moment rather than when they have passed. I am much more interested in the present time, so I will be posting based on what is happening mostly. For one, today I suspected my drive to work would be tricky, as it seemed the weather was moody. I knew I had to start driving early, to avoid a journey with pressure to “arrive in time”. Indeed, the weather kept changing. In just what is supposed to be a three-hour and a half drive, I got some sun, fog and rain. The road was slippery in some parts and potholes were so sneaky . I literally decided to focus on the weather inside my vehicle, and have an attitude that I can use the time to myself. I had already worked up my spirit to be positive anyways, having danced for the day and wished most of my loved ones well for the month. I think it really matters to give out what your inside is really about, for it is actually your truth after all. Therefore, I had a standard to uphold, that of being positive. I safely drove and arrived in time, and had some to spare before my shift start. Knowing that my family and I had a peaceful morning, with the few fruits from self-care investments I have been harvesting, it really is no surprise that I had a successful day that led to this effortless post.

I am practically having a divine sense of being. It is really all thanks to God. I have every reason to be grateful and invest in being positive. I will have to choose to love intentionally just as I did today. Here is the deal, if I have a desire to be positive, then surely that is something worth investing on. It is a good thing. I am going to let my inner light shine!

I will take it to Ephesians Chapter 5, verse 13 to 17. It reads: “But everything exposed by the light becomes visible—and everything that is illuminated becomes a light. This is why it is said: “Wake up, sleeper, rise from the dead, and Christ will shine on you. “Be very careful, then, how you live—not as unwise but as wise, making the most of every opportunity, because the days are evil. Therefore do not be foolish, but understand what the Lord’s will is.” #SpiritualFeeds

I have to credit Love Yourz song by J-Cole. Most of the times when I feel negative about life or myself is due to comparing my life with those of others. The thing about it is that as you focus in the lives of others, you lose sight of your own. This song has a way to snap me out of this torturous habit of self-comparison/ social comparison. This is something I know prevents me from making the most of every opportunity. Already, I have an area to apply positive thinking on, personally. How about you?

Here is my conclusion, a positive me matters will be that of walking in love. Loving the Lord and his ways will grow my self-love, my life, those in it and the rest of it. The greatest is love, as I hope for the best, faithfully. May the battlefield in the mind be won!

It Matters, You Matter!

Livhuwani