How to brighten your dark thoughts

“I once had a garden filled with flowers that grew only on dark thoughts, but they needed constant attention, and one day I decided I had better things to do.” ~Brian Andreas

To prepare yourself for disappointment, do you usually expect the worst rather than the best outcome? Sometimes it’s not a bad idea to lower your expectations. But if you’re not careful, pervasive gloomy thinking can become a habit or a way of life. And when you lower your expectations along with your mood, sometimes your standards get lowered at the same time — which is never a good thing.

Negativity is lazy and self-destructive. Positivity takes tremendous effort, which is why so many folks settle for less.

Positivity isn’t simply a matter of thinking cheerful thoughts. It requires action. It makes us dig deep and reach for the best in every situation. Positivity demands that we aim to benefit others, not just ourselves. It demands that we set our standards high. Positive people don’t tolerate negative, toxic behavior — and they set a brighter example whenever possible. It’s always possible. ~CL