“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle
As human beings, we are constantly bombarded with fear and negativity everyday. All we have to do is turn on the news, read the newspaper, or check the Internet. We may even find ourselves addicted to the incessant drama of the world, the people around us, or our own negativity. Unfortunately, many of us reinforce even more negativity when we co-miserate with our family, friends, and co-workers. So, it is important to remind ourselves that “misery does love company” and that all it takes to empower negative is more negative.
We have the ability to move beyond this addiction to fear and negativity by practicing compassionate detachment. We can open our hearts in loving compassion for ourselves and others and let go of getting caught up in the drama or suffering of everyday life. It is a great opportunity for us to see what does and doesn’t work in our lives, the futility of trying to fix the past, and to make distinctive and more positive choices for our future. This requires focusing our energies on the positive aspects of our lives and trust that all of us can transcend anyone or anything that blocks our spiritual path.
Many of us who are deeply sensitive are dealing with compassion fatigue. This sensitivity to other’s energies can create feelings of spiritual depression, anxiety, and lethargy. So we can reframe these feelings as a time of “deep rest” so that we don’t become bogged down or beat ourselves up for not being or doing enough. At these times, we must affirm that we are enough and give ourselves the restorative rest we need.
It is also critical at this particular time that we create energetic boundaries so that we keep from being sucked into this whirlwind of anger, fear, and negativity. To do so, we have to be discerning of whom we spend time and share our energies, and which environments we inhabit. Because we tune in energetically to our environment, it is important to carefully consider the location in which we live.
Like a periscope in a submarine, we must lift up out of the shadowy aspects of human consciousness and elevate our physical perspective to a more spiritual one. We must remain clear that we are first and foremost spiritual beings navigating the sea of human processes. Trust that love opens our hearts, raises our vibration, and dissolves negativity.
You can transcend fear, anger and negativity by allowing things to be without resisting or avoiding the changes. Give yourself the freedom to follow your heart and move through your day without trying to control or force anything to happen. When you give way to control, you give away your self-control. Therefore, soften your position or opinions and trust yourself to create positive intentions, make discerning choices, and let your light expand out into the world.
Invite in blessings of love, peace, and abundance and let go of any fear, anger and negativity. Resolve to complete every moment with gratitude, compassion, and forgiveness for everyone and everything that has brought you to this point in your life.
“We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit.” Aristotle – love this Debra. Thanks for the inspiration <3
Thank you Jacqueline for taking the time to read my blog and comment. Blessings dear heart
Love, love, love this, “We have the ability to move beyond this addiction to fear and negativity by practicing compassionate detachment.” YES WE DO!! xxxoo
Thank you Peggy! Glad you like this piece….it’s one that’s going in my new book so your vote of support means the world to me. Blessings
Commiserating, compassion fatigue and loose boundaries are so common with sensitives in particular. These are great tips for being mindful in order to live positively and be a light. Thank you!
Yes sensitives definitely struggle in these areas and I can attest to that myself. Thank you for your insightful comment. Blessings
You’ve written so many inspiring posts, but I think this is one of your best pieces yet! I love how you bring the reader into a gentle understanding for how the negativity of others’ impact them and the importance of practicing compassionate detachment. Well done and thank you!
Wow Sheila thank you for your supportive comment. Coming from you this means a great deal to me. This piece is in my new book coming out ! Blessings dear friend
“…allowing things to be without resisting” is such an important idea. Everything is a lot easier when I stay firmly rooted in the present. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you Andrea for commenting on my blog. Surrendering without resistance is something I practice everyday and takes conscious awareness to stay in the present. Thanks for the lovely reminder dear friend
Some important “gems of wisdom” here. I so connected with your message of the importance of “creating energetic boundaries” and being aware of our energy. I don’t usually listen to the news and am conscious of what I do and who I spend my time with. I’ve found energy management to be so important. I love your phrase “compassionate detachment” and your parting words “Resolve to complete every moment with gratitude, compassion, and forgiveness for everyone and everything that has brought you to this point in your life.” Thanks for sharing you wisdom Debra once again 🙂
Thank you Pamela for your beautiful comment and for connecting with me. I love that I was able share “gems of wisdom” with you and others today. Blessings
Wonderful jewels of wisdom. Your writing just keeps getting better and better! Thank you.
Thank you Shann as you share many jewels of wisdom yourself! Blessings beautiful friend
Wonderful for sensitive souls who could get caught up in negativity and fear. Thanks, I will be sharing on my business page for empathic helpers and artists!
Thank you Lisa for sharing on your business page….it’s a message that’s so needed in the helping and healing arts community of sensitives. Blessings dear friend
Oh Debra – I so needed this today. When I get busy and stressed out, my “Downer Debbie” tends to come out. I need to remember to be positive in my thoughts, feelings, and actions so I don’t get mired down in the muck.
It’s so easy to get mired in the muck of human consciousness and as sensitives we have to hold steady in our healthy energetic boundaries…”Downer Debbie” literally 🙂 can get to me too. That’s when it’s up periscope Blessings dear Mary
What a wonderful post Debra. So interesting that I’m reading it today, I had several talks with my son today about how many people perceive the world as negative and unsafe, how the news always highlights the worst of the worst and how it’s not an accurate picture of the world. We then talked about all the positive, loving and compassionate things we witness every day. It is so important to me that his young mind will not be high jacked by fear.
Rachel that is so lovely to hear that you and your son have these talks. It’s what I feel is going to raise the vibration of our world to love. thank you for sharing your beautiful spirit
Compassion fatigue…this really resonated with me. Thanks so much for sharing your wisdom.
Blessings,
Sue
Thank you Sue! Blessings of love dear friend.