Place it on Mute

So I arrived safely back from my "Spirng Break/Work". I must say that I enjoyed myself even though I did not get to break as I would have desired to but there are no complaints. The entry for today is titled place it on mute and it is inspired from my week long confinement of physical labor. As I was flying back from Jackson, Ms I purchased a pair of Noise Cancellation Earphones. I must admit that this made my life en route to Boston, MA very relaxing. And as the plane rocked back and forth from the turbulence I begin to ponder the idea of using these headphones throughout my everyday. This would be so great to be able to walk around and ignore all of the negativity that is bestowed upon me. But how ridiculous would I look walking around school with these big bulky headphones on? But then in the blink of an eye I was inspired to allow myself to acquire the brilliance of these headphones throughout my daily walk. Instead of engaging in futile arguments with individuals who made the wrong choice this morning I will just place them on mute. Wow why didn't I think of this a long time ago. So I tried my little new invention out just to make sure it worked. So I have this individual in my life who always complains about anything. If they are thirsty the water is not good enough to drink. So they would rather perish of dehydration.....yes on of those type of people. So I called them and we talked and they started on their little tantrum and I just begin to ignore them. So much so that I begin to enjoy talking to them. I was in shock because prior to acquiring this ability to just place certain points of the conversation on mute I would have immediately interrupted this person and said I would call them back. However I was not compelled to escape their cancerous form of venting over the phone to me. So I said that I must share this little tidbit with the few who decide to read my expressions.

In life many times we are often addressed by someone or something that we really have no desire of dealing with at the time. From relationships, family, friends, business partners, and constituents we are faced with problematic situations steaming from unknown regions. Whatever the reason may be we again have the wonderful miraculous ability of choice on our side. Such a beautiful asset yet many of us rarely use it. Placing it on Mute does not mean you are shutting the ideas or opinions of another person out completely. You are just allowing yourself to remain consistent with the choice you made this morning of rolling over to happiness. And in order to remain happy you must not allow yourself to become consumed with someone's issues that are not your responsibility or fault. Although negativity comes from external structures do not overlook the most vulnerable component of negativity and that is internal manifestation. We all have that voice that says you can't, you should not, why would you, it can never be done....etc. It is voices such as these that we must place on mute because they can alter, destroy, and hinder our growth. The next time you are faced with a situation where you find yourself on the receiving end of selfish regurgitation of emotions do yourself a favor and place it on mute and continue to live the way you woke up.........unreasonably happy. Just remember everything we allow to pass through our portals of reception (eyes and ears) we have the ability to choose what is seen and heard.

Recap:

If someone is using you as a dump site for negative expressions-PLACE IT ON MUTE
If you find yourself inflicting personal damage from negative beliefs-PLACE IT ON MUTE
You have the ability to choose what enters your portals of reception and anything you don't want to receive-PLACE IT ON MUTE

"Live Like You Mean It"
~Dr. W