There is a basic human tendency to pass judgment on everything and everybody, often putting a negative spin on it for good measure. Often we make negative comments trying to be humorous or to pretend we know something about the topic. “That will never work; or he can be such a jerk; or she just can’t seem to focus on the topic at hand”, and other comments like those, and worse.
We should be very careful of the wording of our comments. Social scientists tell us that we are more in charge of our destiny than we realize. Our words can shape our future, and even affect our beliefs. Of course, we all know that our beliefs can become our reality. They also tell us that there is a concept in wide acceptance right now that we can create self-fulfilling prophecies for ourselves.
With that in mind, let us strive to speak positively. Let us declare a positive future for ourselves. Somewhere between Pollyanna and the Grinch there is good solid ground. Look for the good side of things. “Speak good and follow after it.”
