Notice The Good Each Day

Take heart by noticing the good. Talk about it. Magnify it. Look for it. Share it. Give it attention. Build on it.
~Yogacharya Ellen Grace O'Brian

In this time of polarization, anger, fear, anxiety and strife and war it is really easy to focus on the negative and get pulled down by it. It is easy to lay blame on others. If we are focused on all of that, that is all we see. The energy that we are personally experiencing is the energy that we put out into the world. If we are angry or upset, others feel that, even if we don't say anything. But Yogacharya O'Brian says "Take heart!"  When we look for the good in life, we lift up our own energy and others feel that. In the teachings of yoga, that principle of luminosity is called Sattva. Those of us who are striving for a more peaceful and happy life have a responsibility. In difficult times, it is our responsibility to bring positive energy into the world. Postive energy always overcomes negative energy, but sometimes it takes some work. As Yogacharya says, start by noticing the good and take some time to let it sink in. Give it attention and then share it. Start each day by setting an intention to notice the good and end each day by taking stock of the good you have seen or experienced that day. The more of us that participate in life in this way contribute to peace and good in the world.