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Originally Posted by jawillie  How do you remain in spirit when the world is doom and gloom around you?
Is it selfish to not buy into it?
I do not watch the news. I can't at this early stage in my quest for living consciously. It effects me too deeply. (the negativity)
I talked to my brother this weekend (he is 42 with a wife and twin boys who are 11). He was just SOOO down on life. He is panicked about the economy. He is worried about gas prices. He feels everything is bad. I know his wife is super-negative, so that can't help.. 
I mean, with all the crappy stuff happening around you, are you ALLOWED to feel happy? I am genuinely NOT worried about the economy. I am NOT worried about gas prices. I figure if things change, they will change. We will adapt. We will go on like we always do. I don't buy into the doom and gloom mentality that the media seems to be selling. (and most of my friends and family are buying)
But, one friend said, "It doesn't do anyone any good to meditate how great life is when it isn't." That's NOT what I am doing. I am starting a new business that could potentially provide dozens of jobs for people. My brother asks how I can start a new business in such unstable times? My business is revolving around kids.. trust me.. it will always be needed! lol People keep producing, don't they? But, even if it wasn't... WHY would I just curl up in a ball and wait for the end of the world?? WHy do people do that?
So, it's not selfish of me to be an optimist, is it? Or am I just lying to myself?
I thank you for any input.  |
The best way I remain in good spirits when the rest of the world is in "doom and gloom" is to not judge and allow their experiences. The "doom and gloom" are states of being and experiences that others at some level are choosing to have for whatever reason that is beyond my understanding. They may be going through these experiences so they can truly know the difference between living conditionally and living unconditionally. When you can look at others and allow them their experiences unconditionally, you don't get wrapped up with feelings of judgment, blame, guilt or shame.
One thing that will happen when you begin to feel guilty because you are happy and they are struggling, is that you will eventually slide right down there with them. You can't remain in a state of being unconditional (experiencing grace, ease and abundance) when you are feeling guilty. This is another reason why it is important to remain unconditional and not judge their experiences as being "awful" or not.... what you judge, you become.