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The Power of Positivity

We don’t always get to choose what happens to us, but we can always decide how we react.

By Dustin LongoPublished 7 years ago 3 min read
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I’ve always been the type of person to see the bright side of things. As a child I grew up in a home where I basically had to raise myself. This taught me a lot about life. One of the most important things that I’ve learned is that; No matter how bad the situation may seem, it can always get worse. As cliche as it sounds, this mentality saved me a lot of trouble. I’ve learned that the time we spend complaining and worrying about what could happen next, could be better spent on things that actually matter and are happening now. I’ve observed people from all walks of life put so much energy into things that can’t be prevented. Things that can’t be changed.

The message that I want to get across is that; when something bad happens to you, deal with it head on. Even if there doesn’t seem to be any light at the end of the tunnel. You’ve got to find something to take from the situation and build with it. Realize that at the end of the day, as long as you have breath, you are blessed. When you think you’re not able to go on, find that strength within you, and push on. We are soldiers. We should always stand and fight. Every obstacle, anything that’s negative, can be overcome. Everything is based on your mentality. The power of your mind is beyond imaginable and the second you realize it and utilize it, is the second everything will fall into place.

Surrounding yourself by positive energy is vital. The energy you keep around you is the energy that feeds your life force. Believe that anything is possible. We only regret the chances we didn’t take. Take care of yourself. Don’t depend on anyone to make you happy, as much as it’s said, it’s very true.

We’ve got to all start being thankful for what we are blessed to have. There is always someone in a worse situation than you, that would give anything to have your problems. I’m not telling you not to be emotional. I’m telling you to be emotional about the right things. We are human and are made to feel everything around us. As long as you snap back to reality at the end of it, everything will work out in your favor. The moral is that if you’re reading this, you are Alive. That within itself is the biggest reason you have to be happy. So many people didn’t wake up this morning, so many won’t make it through the night. Be positive, stay humble, and always strive to be the greatest person that you can possibly be. Never be afraid of judgement, Never let fear stop you from achieving your goals. Surround yourself with positive energy. Help others. Love your friends and family. Last and most important of all, embrace and love yourself. Live life to the absolute fullest every single day. Make your time count!

If there’s anything I want you to take away from this it is that you will be faced with so many challenges, some past, some to come. It may seem at times that you can’t pull through. I want you to stay strong. Empower yourself to empower others. I want you to follow your dreams and not let anyone or anything stand in your way. Step out of fear and step into faith. Faith in yourself. The only way to fail is to not exhaust every possibility to try. The unreachable is only unreachable if you believe that to be true. You are worthy. You are beautiful. You are one of a kind. You are meant to be here.

There’s so much more I want to write and I’m sure this isn’t written in the best order. It just shows you that not everything is meant to be perfect. Just search within yourself and within the world. Find what it is that brings you happiness. Hold onto it and cherish it. Don’t worry about the options of others. The criticism. You are your worse critic. If I made you reflect for a second or feel empowered in any way, then my mission was accomplished.

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About the Creator

Dustin Longo

I’m a 22 year old from Ohio, trying to figure everything out.

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