Upanishads (c. B.C. 800),

Hindu Poetic Dialogues on Metaphysics

If our thoughts are negative, our lives become negative. If our thoughts are positive, our lives become fruitful. Unfortunately, negativity is contagious. It will spread through a room on the tail of a rumor in seconds flat. This happens because so many of us have a negativity habit. If there is an epidemic in this nation, it is an epidemic of negativity.

The upside of it all is... Positive outlooks can also be contagious. A smile is most often returned by a smile, and laughter can spread like a rumor.

In a recent behavioral study, scientists discovered that if they spent ten minutes talking to people about old age, sickness, and poor health, the people would leave the discussion walking slower, with poor posture and tender footing. If, however, they talked to people about flowers and sunshine and sunlight and life, the people were more tolerant waiting in line, dealing with difficult situations, and just dealt with life with a more pleasant outlook.

We are what we think. Upanishads said it in 800 B.C., and bright scientists say so now. It is a scientific fact. All it takes is a little faith in the goodness of life and living. Even the smallest light can eliminate darkness. All it takes to balance a negative sentiment is a positive one. All it takes to keep a negative thought from affecting you is a positive thought.

Not all news is good news, but there's no need to let bad news lead us astray. We may not always be able to see the light at the end of the tunnel, but don't let anyone tell you it's not there. If you think it, it is. ~ Lisa