Follow up:

How is that so? Let’s try this short exercise together. Think of someone right now. This person may or may not be close to you. The only criteria is that you should know this person well enough to look at his or her personality from more than one perspective.

Begin to think of one negative attribute this person has. What do you dislike about him or her? Now, simultaneously observe the emotions that you are feeling as you think about this person’s negative attribute.

Does it make you feel happy and peaceful? Does it bring a smile to your lips? My guess is that you are experiencing unpleasantness. It is impossible for one to feel euphoric when you are thinking of a negative energy unless it is associated with sadism and other related actions.

Sadistic pleasures only attract negative energy that bring about pleasurable emotions, which are purely superficial. Internally they breed negative vibrations that only lead to the gradual development of intense negativity.

Returning to the exercise again, now I want you to think of a positive attribute that the person possesses. Focus on this atrribute for a moment and also make it a point to observe your emotions as you do so. Can you identify the difference? You should, if you have worked your way through the exercise as instructed.

Every thought sends out vibrations that attract elements that fall under the same frequency. Reading about the local politician’s colorful extra marital affairs is not going to improve your life or his in any way. It may come across as an interesting article to read but trust me, you are better off without having to take in any more negative energy than what already exists.

Make it a habit to look for the strengths in others. It may not look easy at first, but any repeated action will soon form a pattern. Every pattern becomes a habit.

Soon, you should be able to find the positive characteristics in even those who you are not very fond of! There is something to be appreciated in everyone, including you.