Why Do I Keep Promoting Nontoxic Positivity?

Because the world doesn’t need more negativity in it. Let’s be honest. We’re living in maddening, frightening, crazy times. The degree of uncertainty we face daily is surreal, to put it mildly. A lot of the progress made toward greater equality, equity, diversity, inclusivity, and the like, is being destroyed by hateful, greedy, spiteful people. Unfortunately, their example is rubbing off on scared, uncertain, disempowered people. There isn’t anything you or I can do about that big picture. We can’t

Today is Another Day Here, and That’s Good

Each day you have is a new opportunity if you see it that way. Today is not yesterday. No matter what yesterday looked like or how it played out, today is a completely different and unique day. Maybe it’s just another day. That, however, is a matter of perspective. Whatever approach you choose to the day, whether you make conscious choices or live via rote and routine subconsciously, today is another day here. Like it or not, you will reach

The Unknown is Only Scary If You Choose to Be Afraid of It

The unknown is not positive or negative; it just is. One reason, possibly the main reason, so many people fall for the lies of people like Trump is fear of the unknown. The world is moving so fast that people feel left behind, disregarded, and like they have zero control over any of it. Thus, the so-called powerful prey upon them and their fears to enrich themselves while fucking everyone else over. This is easy to see when you take

How Do I Balance My Need to Help with What I Can Actually Do?

I need to recognize and accept what I do, don’t, and can’t control. I’m trying to wrap my head around my own thoughts. Between what’s in my head and the information I take in from the world without, there’s a lot there to process. Lately, I’ve been feeling an increasing sense of disconnect. It’s like I’m present, doing my thing, but also drifting. Why? Because the state of the collective consciousness is so scattered and so uncertain, it’s hard to

What Do You/Can You Truly Control in Life?

The illusion of control can be broken by mindfulness. Our collective consciousness is full to overflowing with false notions of control. From the fictional, where powerful sorcerers can control the masses with magic, to reality, where politicians strive to control the masses with fear, the notion of control is incredibly convoluted. The idea that someone can control someone else is the main issue. That’s because, in truth, nobody can control anybody else. You have zero control over anyone else at

How Do You Step Out of a Comfort Zone?

What does it take to find and do the uncomfortable thing? The term comfort zone is a misnomer. That’s because what we call a comfort zone is often anything but comfortable. What it is, however, is familiar. Known. Maybe even vaguely understood. The truth is that a comfort zone is a place that you already know and have familiarity with. It takes shape in both literal and metaphoric terms. Literally, your comfort zone is where and who you are. It’s

The Reality of Positivity

What is the reality of positivity, and how does it work? Positivity is not just a thought or a feeling. It’s also attitude and approach. It’s making a choice, here and now, in this moment, to face the positive end of the spectrum. Life is always in motion. You’re impacted by your internal thoughts, feelings, approach, and intentions. External stimuli, influencers, social media, news, and more, also impact you. Moment to moment, life is in constant flux. Positivity is not

You’re Allowed Moments of Good Amid This Bad

Life/reality is never only one thing. This is one of the most convoluted, ridiculous times anyone could have imagined living in. After some 50 years of steady progress with inclusivity, diversity, environmental protections, expanding rights, and other milestones, here we are. In just 6 months, our so-called leaders have done truly surreal harm. It’s not just here in the United States, of course. Putin and his war in Ukraine, the insanity between Netanyahu’s government and Hamas and the Palestinians, it

Positivity Is Not Pointless

Genuine positivity can still be employed in the face of this crazy reality. Unless you’ve been living in a cave or otherwise off the grid, you probably see the insanity that is the state of “reality” today. Distressing policies and laws being made, undoing environmental protections and civil liberties, increasing stances against science and reason, and other unfathomable matters are bombarding us daily. It can start to feel like it’s all going to come crashing down. It’s the end of

Staying Aware Of the World Without Becoming Overwhelmed

This is not easy. I’m simply stunned by how bad Trump’s administration is. They seem hell-bent on undoing decades of progress in health, the environment, human rights, inclusivity, and anything else even remotely “woke” or liberal. We have one damned planet. Sure, go ahead, let’s go back to heavy smog choking our cities, killing our drinking water, and the rest. If it makes someone money, that’s far more important. I know this based on headlines I’ve read, and it’s sufficient

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