Attracting the Positives

 As I was lying here in bed (yes, I have areal bed to sleep in…for now, anyway) a few minutes ago, thinking about all the things that have gone wrong today, yesterday, this past week- well, this entire summer actually- and the negative people that have been put into my life, something suddenly hit me. I am once again spending way too much time and energy on negative things, people, thoughts, and situations. Although I believe that we learn just as much, if not more, from the negative experiences and people that God puts into our lives, we must remain focused on the positive situations and people if that is the kind of life we want for ourselves.

The Law of Attraction says that you attract into your life whatever you think about. Dominant thoughts will find a way to manifest. If you think positively, positives will be the outcome. If you think negatively, negative outcomes are inevitable. Through self-research I find this to be true nine times out of ten. Yeah, things will happen and nothing is perfect, but there’s a good chance that you will attract what you are thinking of, looking for, and wanting for yourself.

I desperately want good people in my life: people that love me, support me, and are reliable, yet lately I am exerting a lot of energy on those that ignore me, are unreliable, and who have never truly loved me and, let’s face it, probably never will. That needs to stop. Now.

Thankfully for me I have had a few great examples of “good people” right in front of me today. For instance, when no one else was around to help me with a flat tire, Morgan and EJ (two buddies I knew ten plus years ago from high school) came to my rescue and helped me change a tire. Not only were they there, no questions asked, willing and ready to help me, but there were two others who offered their services, advice, and even a phone call to make sure I was taken care of. There were also a few others who sent well wishes and would have been there if at all able. Yet, I was spending the last waking moment of this day reflecting on the negative things going on around me???!! Hmm... I wonder why these last few weeks have not been the best for me. Could it be that I am manifesting negativity? I think that may just be the case. What in the world is wrong with me?!

So, if it is a great, positive, healthy, loving life that I want, I have only one choice, and that is to attract those characteristics through my thoughts and actions. I need to divert my attention from the bad things, ones, and situations and remain focused on everything wonderfully good that is happening around me. If I want good people in my life, I need to start surrounding myself with them and make sure I am also being a good person for myself and for others. I need to put myself in good situations and take myself out of the bad ones. I need to focus my thoughts on love, laughter, family, and reliable, supportive friends. I need to live in the moment, learn from my mistakes, and make the future as bright and happy as it can possibly be.

I've shifted my focus from the negative to the positive before, so I am sure I can do it again. I also understand that it is easier said than done, and I will continue to experience times when the negative clouds all and everything that is positive. And, that is okay. I need times like this to remind me that everything isn't always perfect and that it is okay to admit when I am weak and am in need of some self-correction. So, here's to attracting goodness, positives, and smiles. Cheers and goodnight.