Have you ever watched The Office? Do you remember the character Dwight? The one who was annoying and always had a miserable attitude. Well, the actor playing that role is the complete opposite in real life. His name is Rainn Wilson, and he is a very wise person.
He recently appeared on an episode of the Rich Roll podcast, where they discussed about ideas included in his new book, Soul Boom: Why We Need a Spiritual Revolution. Wilson writes about what he considers is one of the pillars of spirituality: Maintaining a positive outlook on the world and avoiding a pessimistic view. He thinks that if we have a negative mindset and think cynically, we will not be able to come up with solutions to improve our society. And he is right.
It is difficult to always stay positive when looking at some of the issues facing humankind. Or, to put it better, it's rather challenging if you focus on the negative aspects of life. For instance, if you consistently watch the news, you are training your mind to look out for negative things.
How are we supposed to come up with solutions? How are we supposed to find ways to improve our society if we think cynically and say things like, "Nah, everything is already going to hell, why bother?" or "What we have done as humans is irreversible, so let's just keep doing the same things." Or “Things were much better in the past, we are living in the worst times in history.”
Just imagine if everyone thought like that; then we would be doomed for sure.
No. We are improving. This is the best time ever in history. We have it much more comfortable and easier than ever before. “Let us know that all is working together for good, and that we cannot be deprived of that good.” Yogi Ramacharaka wrote.
If we want to move forward as a race, having a positive outlook on the world and doing things better than they were done before is key. Every innovation and problem-solved around you, came out of a positive state of mind. From a mind filled with hope, possibilities, ingenuity, and appreciation for life.
Look around you. See the amazing times we live in. Don't be sucked into the negativity out there. Don't be cynical; it's useless. Be optimistic instead. The solution to every single one of our problems could be found by elevating humankind's consciousness, one individual at a time.
Start with yourself. Turn off the news. Feed your mind positive content that inspires you to take actions that help other people, contribute to society, and solve problems. Train yourself to perceive the positive aspects of daily life.
Don’t be like Dwight, the annoying and negative character at The Office. Be like Rainn Wilson, the conscious and optimistic human that played the role.
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