tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196829553153577775.post607812921338297949..comments2023-04-06T02:30:06.988-07:00Comments on Torrent of Consciousness: A Short Course In Mindfulness - 4 - Why We Reject The NegativeMelanie Boxallhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07123851168700589156noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7196829553153577775.post-20358309913700627312015-07-20T07:54:44.156-07:002015-07-20T07:54:44.156-07:00One additional aspect to consider when it comes to...One additional aspect to consider when it comes to the negative (aside from possibly trying to ignore it) would be to perform an honest assessment of our reaction, and maybe figure out how much of that negativity is present in our own way. Quite like if you are an alcoholic and want to change, one of the personal steps might be to mindfully choose to not visit the local bar, or hang with friends so much after work. Some of the negativity we encounter is circumstantial and changeable, and that is also true with the negativity and anxiety/ suffering we may encounter on any given day--all because it's something we get used to doing. This also refers to the video you and Richard shared yesterday, about stupid people being too stupid to know they are stupid (for lack of a better term). We keep on doing convenient things until we get "sick and tired" enough to change. ~ Blessings! :)Kathy Custrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07687890338800680972noreply@blogger.com