Steps Toward A Life Without Apathy

Apathy is defined as Lack of interest, absence of suppression of passion, emotion or excitement, insensibility, indifference.

It might seem counterintuitive, but the cure for apathy is preventing it. Even if you are already in a state of complacency and indifference, the best defense is a good offense. If you are feeling empty, useless, and you can’t accomplish anything, use the following steps to jolt yourself back into action.

  • Identify a hobby, a talent, or skill that you have. It should be something you’re good at and enjoy. Then connect your hobby, talent, or skill with something soulful. For example, use music to convey a message of hope. Use your talents as a spiritual way of helping others, creating enthusiasm and inspiration. Apathy is countered by triggering an actively that your heart desires.
  • Find Kindred Spirits. Connect with others who have similar interests and have similar challenges. There is a certain power and synergy in collaborating with different people. Brainstorm, communicate, even just show friendship.
  • Use Technology. Without leaving home, you can post something online. You can upload a video. You can collaborate with someone else in spreading a positive message. You can use e-mails and social media to share messages of hope and earth. Share ideas and strategies to help address the challenges that we all face.
  • Create an online group. Invite people with similar-interest to join together as a community. Create an empowering space for networking and collaboration.
  • Train The next generation (this step is for those who have children who are in nurturing contact with children). Every day, speak with your child or student about their unique indispensable mission in life. Encourage the child to look for interests they gravitate to a skill, a talent. Encourage children to use their fertile imaginations – not just their own artistic expression, but to help other people. Reward them for it. Let them talk about purpose and what it means to connect with the power higher than they are. On a daily basis, inculcate them with a message that they have something unique to contribute to the world. Encourage them to pursue anything that infuses them with that attitude.
  • Become a leader. Generate something be proactive not reactive. Influence, instead of being influenced. Initiate. Organize a class. Start teaching a small group or one on one. Host a discussion or a book club. It can be in person or online- what matters is that it that it is uplifting and forward thinking. Seek out ways to inspire others. Every time you initiate a group activity it’s like giving birth, empowering us and infusing us with the feeling: “I am creating something.”
  • Every day ask yourself: Have are used unique skills but I was blessed with? What have I done today to make my corner of the world a better place. A day should not pass where you have not use your particular strengths and skills in one way or another to inspire your sphere of influence whatever size it is. This can be simply sending an email to a needy person, or visiting someone who needs support. Your contribution does not need to look monumental it just needs to exist. Even the smallest positive action can have the most far-reaching effect. Know that the positive thing you do send ripples across the material and spiritual realms.

The Art Of Not Reacting To Negative People

Every day we wake up ready to go into the world, looking to experience the optimal type of day.

We want peace and happiness. We want productivity and success. We want rewards and fulfillment.

And we plan as best we can to create that type of day we want.

We can create the right mindset and energy for stepping into the world.

We can choose where to go, who to be with and what to do.

Do you things we can control.

But, there is something we can’t control, and it can have a major impact on all the things we want to achieve and experience.

That something is other people.

Dealing With The Negativity Of Others

We quickly learn in life that no matter how zen we can do choose to be, other people might cross our path and bring their negative energy into our zone.

We also very quickly learn that if we get upset about their negativities, if you buy into it, if we judge them, if we read it and say it shouldn’t be this way – then we end up suffering the negativity with them.

So one of the best things we can learn on our personal growth journey is the art of not reacting to negativity.

It’s an art form because it takes practice and grace.

Our human nature tends to be that we drop down into negativity unless we consciously choose to keep ourselves up above it.

When someone brings their negative energy your way, here are two important things to remember:

1. Its like fishing. They throw out the fishing line with negativity bait on a hook. Will you be the fish who isn’t aware and bites, taking the bait and ends up being in a tug of war? Where will you be the wise fish Who sees the bait and keep on swimming past it?

2. If you give it your energy To negativity and negative people, you’re flushing it right down the toilet. Your energy is so precious, and each day you only have a certain amount of that energy to give to the world. So, you have to be super smart about what and who you give your precious energy to. If you give it to negative body you can’t give it to your goals and dreams.

So, in order for us to experience the type of peaceful, happy, productive and successful day we want, we have to learn the art of not reacting to negativity if it crosses our path.

There are a few ways that we can stop reacting to negative people are:

  • See It Coming

Do you know what negativity looks and sounds like. So be present and aware when it crosses your path. If you see it coming like a baited hook dangling in the water you have a chance to stand back and breathe before biting. You can still make a conscious choice not to engage with that negativity.

  • It’s Not About You

Always remind yourself that other peoples negativity is not about you. It’s a reflection of something that is going on inside their mind and emotional system, and it’s being projected around you and toward you.

Too often we tango app in other peoples negativity because our Eagles take it personally and react to their behavior or words. rather – keep accurate perspective that someone who is being negative it’s just I feel human going through pain it’s not about you.

  • Wish Them Peace And Move On

The quickest way to a non-reaction and inner peace when you are witnessing someone being negative around you or towards you, if you wish in peace and happiness.

Just doesn’t mean saying out loud to your face I wish you happiness and peace.

It’s a mantra you choose inside yourself.

This is a practice of contest and spiritual meaning to say within your own mind and heart. I wish them peace and happiness.

I know you don’t want anyone on this planet to suffer, not you or any other person in that crosses at your path. How do using this mantra help you to sit in the energy of forgiveness, compassion and detachment.

You Have To Sit To Have A Footstool

It is written in Isaiah 66:1, “Heaven is my throne and earth is my footstool.” Psalm 110 says. “Sit down at my right side until I make your enemies a footstool.”

This also is speaking about Messiah. In Hebrews it says we are to share in this blessing. God wants to make our enemies a footstool. In a new covenant our enemies are spiritual, those things that come against us.

We deal with many conflicts, problems m anxieties, principalities, fears, and sorrows in our lives. But our Lord promises victory and peace. The key is to sit down at His right side and trust in the Lord.

God is in the heavenlies so we sit down in the heavenlies. Ephesians says He has seated us in the heavenlies in Jesus. Instead of dealing with our problems from the level of our problems, sit down and dwell in heaven and our problems will be below us.

Sit down, trust and rest in Him, and He will take care of it. Our enemies won’t be our problem anymore, they will be our footstool.

We need practice sitting in heaven with God and placing our feet over those problems.

Heaven is my throne, and the earth my footstool. What kind of house will you build for me? Says the Lord. Or where will my resting place be?

Acts 7:49

Ways To Find Peace Amidst The Chaos

Our life is put to the test when we are dealing with Chaos. Whether we’re stuck in traffic or dealing with today’s society our minds are in havoc. Chaos is inevitable. But what we need during a time like this is a calm mind. Even though it may seem impossible to maintain peace.

Chaos comes with uncertainty and insecurities, fears and the inability to control the situation. That’s when we need to channel our inner peace to reduce stress. All the outer chaos merely represents our mental state and by calming that chaos, our inner peace is found again. With all the drama and tension in everyday life, it’s hard to maintain peace amidst the challenges of life, especially in today’s world.

We have to realize that the outer world is always beyond our control. We can only control ourselves. Here are some ways I find peace when the world is in chaos:

Take A Breather

If you find yourself fearful, or anxious in a chaotic situation, one way to instead trigger a calming response is by taking deep breaths. It works more efficiently than you think. When things start getting out of hand what you need is a break- a break to breathe in fresh air and collect all your thoughts. Go for a walk or sit quietly with your eyes closed and breath deeply. At this moment you can be with yourself but also become aware of your thoughts. Once you regain clarity, you can get back to the side at hand.

Visualize The Situation

When you experience chaos , the first thing you need to do is to remain calm and visualize the situation. Envision the outcome you want, and think of ideas to have to reach a win – win situation with a friendlier approach. This way you won’t jump to conclusions and make decisions that you’ll regret later. Always remember to stop and think about the consequences of your actions. Taking a minute to organize your thoughts can help the situation better.

I see so many people angry and lashing out about what they have no control over. I know you’ve seen on television people that are trying to scratch people’s eyes out for not wearing a mask. I don’t see that as an affective solution. If you are a mask wearer and you see someone without a mask on choose to avoid that person.

Have Faith That Things Will Turn Out Okay

Don’t give up as soon as chaos hit you. The best way to create peace in your life is to have faith and believe with conviction that everything will be okay. You just need to give it time and assess the situation and you’ll be able to see more clearly. There will always be solutions, so don’t let the chaos scare you. You may wonder how faith can help deal with the chaos, but it gives you the feeling of knowing things will turn out okay. Without you realizing it faith can calm you down in a chaotic situation.

Focus On The Task At Hand

Don’t clutter your mind with too many things at once. Step away from ever and keep your eyes and heart focused on one mission. Cling to your purpose in life, and don’t let the chaos of the world get to you. Letting it get to you can disrupt your peace and dull your sparkle. Focus on how you can add value to your life and how to improve your situation. If you let chaos take over, you will be a mess of emotions all the time.

Take A Break To Reconnect

Sometimes, you think to much and it starts to get to you, That’s when chaos strikes. Prompt you brain to take a break to focus on something else like listening to music or read a book. It’s a great way to de-stress. It’s a great way to relax and get your mind of things, and with the stress taken care of you don’t need to worry about the chaos. Use that time to reconnect with someone or do so that relaxes your body and mind. Take time to restore yourself.

Find Your Place Of Serenity

No matter what’s going on in situations or the world we have to deal with always having a few serenity triggers that can give you instant relaxation. They will help you find a peaceful place whenever the need rises. It could be exercise, laughter, or even the peace of your vehicle. Having a light-hearted approach to chaos can help you return to a tranquil place.

We will never be able to control chaos. We need to focus on our own lives. Trust everything will turn out okay. And find things no matter how small to bring us happiness.

These are a few ways in which you can find inner peace amidst chaos. Don’t let chaos control you. Take charge of what you can. Whenever you feel the chaos heading your way, act immediately to avoid triggering a situation that will have bad consequences. And remember everything will be okay.

How To Change Your Life For The Better

Ready for a change? Here’s how to make it happen.

There’s an old joke where a man says, “I really want to go to medical school, but it takes at least seven years- and I’ll be 50 in seven years. A wise friend replies, “And how old will you be in seven years if you don’t go?”

If you’re not where you want to be in your career or for that matter, in your life never let you believe change is impossible. Don’t allow your future to be limited by your age or your situations; stop being afraid of what might go wrong and start get excited about what could go right.

Here are some ways you can begin right now to steer yourself towards a more fulfilled and happy life.

  • Address the choices you’ve made in the past and change the choices you’ll make in the future.

Life is made up of choices, some we regret, some we’re proud of, some that will hurt us. Everything in your career and your life is a reflection of a choice you have made. If you want different results, start making different choices.

  • Speak up with honesty and stop holding back what you think.

People may believe that honesty won’t win you many friends but even if that were true, the friends you make with honesty will be the right ones. Honesty is the cornerstone of all success, without which confidence and the ability to perform cannot exist.

  • Forgo being a perfectionist. Perfect doesn’t exist.

Once you realize perfect doesn’t exist, you can ease up on yourself. There’s no harm in being wrong or making mistakes, as long as you’re willing to make corrections. Just be yourself, flaws and all, and let people see the real you. Each of us in an imperfect human being, aware that we can’t push away our failures and our flaws.

  • Acknowledge your losses and move on to your success.

Remember. Winners aren’t people who never fail but people who never quit. It’s important to never let success get to your head or failure go to your heart. The secret to getting ahead is to acknowledge your failures and have the wisdom to apply them to new opportunities.

  • Remember that it’s not how many mistakes you’ve made but what you learn from them that defines you.

Accept that you won’t always make the right decisions. You’ll mess up, sometimes badly. But your mistakes don’t mean you’ve failed, only that you’re trying and learning in life. If you are not making mistakes it means you are not trying hard enough. When you learn from them, mistakes have the power to turn you into something better that you were before.

  • Forgive those who have hurt you but change who you surround yourself with.

You can improve you life just by changing the people you surround yourself with. If there are some who brought negativity or hurt into your life , accept those actions cannot be changed or undone or forgotten – only forgiven. Take it as a lesson learned and surround yourself with people who support you, guide you and make you better than you already are.

  • Nurture your mind with great thoughts, for you will never go higher that you think.

What you think is what you become. And the sad truth is that most of us are our one worst enemy, allowing our negative thoughts to hold us back. If you load up on positivity and great thoughts you can create positive and great things for yourself. If you want to change and change fast, start by changing your perspective.

  • Find success at the end of your comfort zone.

Regardless of our hesitation or fear, humans need change to be happy. Try to do something you’ve never done every single day. Don’t be afraid to try new things and stand in your discomfort zone. If you want something you’ve never had, you have to do something you’ve never done.

  • Don’t compare your own life with anyone’s else’s.

A big source of unhappiness is the idea people’s lives are better or easier than yours. But when you compare your situation to that of others, you’re comparing your complete reality to their surface. No matter how fantastic, how happy, how brilliant everything may seem on the outside, you never know what’s goin on inside. If you find yourself being jealous of someone, remember that person has struggled with hardships and insecurities just as you have.

  • Eliminate the unnecessary and cultivate the essentials.

Think of ask the things in your life that are important to you – the essentials – them eliminate everything else. This system helps simplify your life and see what you should focus on. It can work on everything you have in your life, professional or personal. And just the act of letting things go will help you simplify, to focus on what’s important, and to build the life you want.