Choose the energy of life

Negative thoughts and emotions such as anger, annoyance and frustration harm ourselves more than the person we think deserving of our judgment, because they must pass and be held in our mind and body first.

Their nature is wholly destructive. Each and every negative thought about yourself or another draws upon our reserves, and impacts our immune system.

This is a practical way of recognising their destructive power.

The Dalai Lama wisely says that an enemy with a weapon cannot destroy our humanity, but anger can. Anger is the enemy of your life. Instead of guarding against and rejecting negative thoughts, we often nurture and reinforce them.

So, no matter how stupid, rude, wrong or otherwise someone might judge another’s behaviour, I deserve better than to abuse myself with the energy of anger. No! I will remain on guard and choose the energy of LIFE.

You too?