April 29, 2008This Week in the World ~ Who do you feed?
In PowerPhrases and on my website, I talk about the importance of “feeding” your higher nature and “starving” your lower nature. We all fall into small-mindedness at times, but the important question isn’t whether we ever think and feel negative, but what we do about it when we do.
In my recent travels, I met a lot of people who feed their higher nature, and one stands out in particular. But before I tell you about him, I’ll tell you about a couple of people I met who fed negativity.
One complained at an airport gate that we were boarding late, even though we had a light load and were able to leave on time. Another got on the phone when we landed to complain to someone about how Delta was always late and he would probably miss his connection. I looked at my watch, and noticed we were 8 minutes early.
I found it interesting that these people felt a need to feed misery over nothing. I found it inspiring that after I arrived at my destination, I met someone who fed joy. I took a cab with an African immigrant driver. What a contrast. This man (once prodded) told me the tale of how he had left his country when he was 16 due to civil war. He had no idea whether the rest of his family was dead or alive. My joyful driver had nothing to complain about.
Listen to people this week to notice if they feed their higher nature or their lower nature. And in particular, pay attention to what your thoughts and words feed.
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I often describe my mother as being “most happiest when she’s miserable”. She is the type of person who will complain about, pretty much, anything and everything. Even if you mention what a beautiful, sunny day it is, she’ll almost always find something negative to say. I find myself “over-feeding” my own joy and upbeat feelings just to counteract hers (and, ultimately, stop the potential downward spiral that her tone and comments could bring to the conversation).
Comment by Judy — May 1, 2008 @ 5:48 am