ABOUT HOW MUCH OF POSITIVITY IS OK?

Be positive or...

also not!

This is a question that some people before me have probably already dealt with.

Since the publication of "The Secret" by Rhonda Byrne at the latest, we have encountered the topic of the power of attraction in various forms. Various memes, articles and the like plead for the relevance of positive thoughts.

Sometimes you almost get a bad conscience as soon as positivity is not present in your own being, even for a short moment.

When third parties, for example, give free reign to their feelings via social media, the degree of acceptance of being "down" is high.

But what happens when you have this "down"? How high is the acceptance towards ourselves?

I personally love harmony. I love to imagine people co-existing in peace and tranquillity, without negativity or similar negative feelings.

But challenges and events, often test us. Social dynamics outside our mat, too, must not be overlooked and often need intervention.

The good vs. the bad

positive as well as negative events and emotions are part of our existence; for we are full of opposites that help us stay in balance.

Looking at this two opposites, I think of the concept of yin and yang. One is unthinkable without the other. They describe states that are not rigid or absolute, but can always change. Every yin contains a part of yang and vice versa. Yin and Yang are not irreconcilable opposites.

Yin contains yang and vice versa, they are mutually dependent. One does not exist without the other. Sometimes one dominates or sometimes the other, the important thing is that both should be in a balanced relationship to each other.

Just like the relationship between yin and yang, I understand our relationship between joy, love, hope and anger, sadness and fear; one is essential for the other to maintain balance.

Work with your emotions not against them

How often do you take time to express your anger?

Probably very rarely. Yet such reactions are essential for survival, not only to protect ourselves but also those we love or those we don't know. Compassion, for example, helps us to spring into action. Compassion is when we meet confusion and pain with rational thought and skillful means. It is not resting on our yoga mat, lighting our houses with incense sticks while the world is actually on fire. In doing so, we can use negatively connoted feelings productively.

It is important to note that sadness, anger and fear are natural and common reactions to life itself, and that growth generally occurs alongside these challenging emotions.

This connection can be seen as a way of adapting to extremely adverse circumstances and gaining an understanding of both one's positive and negative feelings.

Yes, positivity is great but if it’s not felt due to certain circumstances; why should you be acting like that? If you are not blaming others for your feelings & you are working on reflecting yourself in those moments; you don't have to feel bad about allowing certain feelings. Too much positivity can feel toxic.

As long as you keep bringing both elements together and in harmony, clarity can return to your mind. Feel into yourself.

Mucho Love,

Estefania