In writing about a simpler life I often find myself posting on the negative consequences of our modern lifestyle, negative this, negative that, doom, gloom and so sadly on. And it’s not just me, there is much talk, out there in the wide world, of the all bad, the crisis.
How often do we hear of the environmental crisis, the energy crisis, the economic crisis, the climate crisis. Yet despite the discussion this generates I feel it is all a little backwards and almost detrimental to creating a positive ground swell for change.
To inspire positive drive and ignite a determination for achievable change we need to escape from the notion of fear; the ‘crisis’ attached to the social and environmental challenges we currently face.
Genuine change is not reached merely by trying to avoid crisis, to fix a problem, to elevate a burden. Real change comes from a desire to hold onto all that is good in life, to preserve the beautiful and amazing, a positive drive based on true desire, not fear or anxiety.
Yet, it is this very notion of crisis we tend to carry around within ourselves. That we must do this and shouldn’t do that in fear crisis will come flooding in. We strive to make a difference and yet we put so many constrains between ourselves and change.
A genuine desire and drive for leading a simpler life, a more thoughtful and happy life can be reached from a sincere belief in the beauty and good that exists in the world. Not a fear of the all bad; but a belief in the all good!!
It is the positive elements in life that establish true desire and underpin real values. With optimism, conviction and certainty in our hearts we avoid giving in to the notions of fear and crisis. Positive change is achievable for all of us and is not dictated by constraints.
By holding onto the positive forces in life we are granted the power to fill our lives with real hope and constructive, optimistic energy. With a true desire to protect and reduce our impact on the earth and the people of the world, leading a simpler, healthier, happier and more thoughtful existence becomes second nature!!
Positive Inspiration found…
- Picnics in the shade
- Walks through woods and gardens
- Family & friends
- All the unique, dynamic and amazing people of the world
- Trees and falling leaves
- Secrets for sharing
- Sunlight on dewy grass
- The sky and clouds
- The warmth of the sun
- The birds and the trees
- The rivers, streams, creeks and ponds
- Raindrops and puddles
- Mountains, fields and forests
- Giving, sharing, helping and forgiving
- Smiling
- Laughing
- Breathing deeply
- Resting easy
- Loving completly
Through positive movement to protect and preserve all that is good in life we can step away from the bad and negative consequences. Instead of grand designs to overcome crisis we can, through positive momentum, work towards simple change and adopt a simpler, happier and more positive life for all people and the planet.
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"I am only one, but still I am one. I cannot do everything, but still I can do something. And because I cannot do everything I will not refuse to do the something that I can do." ~Hellen Keller
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Woohoo! Embrace the positive!
The Sun, Being outdoors, loving, laughing and many other things help me embrace the positive.