“See the positive side, the potential, and make an effort.” ~Dalai Lama Even though I’m a yoga teacher, I still find it’s easy to fall prey to negative thinking. Having negative thoughts play out like a movie can only bring you pain, something that I’ve experienced many times throughout my life. Negative thoughts drain you of energy and keep you from being in the present moment. The more you give in to your negative thoughts, the stronger they become. I like the imagery of a small ball rolling along the ground, and as it rolls, it becomes bigger and faster. That’s what one small negative thought can turn into: a huge, speeding ball of ugliness. On the contrary, a small positive thought can have the same effect blossoming into a beautiful outcome. I’d like to share with you an example of how one small thought can turn into a very negative experience. I have lived on my own for the last ten years. Obviously during this time, I’ve grown accustomed to living in a particular w...
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