A few nights ago, I was watching one of my favourite comedy-dramas, Patch Adams. Amongst all the fun and deep messages about bringing light into the lives of others, a theory within the script rang out to me. Simple enough, explained in those scientific algorithm-y words, with an important message.
Patch began to theorise with his fellow student that, in layman’s terms, if you create a positive influence in someone else’s life (such as a hello, a smile, or a funny act of kindness), you could brighten someone’s day. You could receive the same positivity back.
In truth, the theory rings true for such others such as the Law of Attraction. When the Law was on everyone’s lips years ago, it was mainly talked about by people wishing to seek a quick-fix to their financial troubles. If I constantly think and wish for this Lamborghini with a positive heart, I will get the Lamborghini. There’s far more to it than the Lite version of the media.
Power of Three. 
Whatever you do comes back to you, three-fold. Law of Attraction. Like attracts like; positivity attracts positivity, negativity attracts negativity. Vibrations of one’s energy field. We send out vibrations that can influence other’s thoughts, emotions, and energy. Whatever name you want to call it, the principle is the same throughout each term. What we do can affect not only our life, but everything around us.
Do you know, that just a simple thought of goodness, can make a world of difference? I’m Miss Negative, half the time. Glass half empty, explicit words inserted here telling you to go away. Having to re-train my head, when it’s been so focused on pessimism, has been one of the most difficult things I’ve attempted.
I don’t believe I was born a pessimist, like certain people will like to tell me. I don’t even believe people are sociopaths. My pessimism is the reaction to actions over the cause of my l ife. I automatically expect negativity, because I’ve grown up with enough around it.
As I’ve grown older and experienced more with life, rather than wallowing in my own self pity, I’ve realised the true power of acting (thinking) with positivity. Case in point, a dream of mine was recently met to live interact with a celebrity I love. My actions is what got me that chance, not just the fact I was a lucky person – one of eight.
My change in behaviour; removing the negative forces of addiction that bound me, thinking I WILL instead of I might… 
I sent out a message and the Universe listened. It gave me a reward because I had done the right thing, for once. The Law of Attraction, the positive reaction to your positive actions, are simply a spiritual and psychological form of rewarding your good behaviour. Likewise, the negative reaction to your negative actions, are the punishment.
Test out the theory. For a whole week, non-stop (even if it absolutely kills you), try to follow the example of Patch in the movie. Instead of ignoring the people you pass, smile and say hi. That random act of kindness will more often than not, insight the reward – the smile and happy response. Every negative word said against you, don’t retaliate. Smile, laugh, and see them as the arsonists to your nature. Rain on their damage by being happy.
The results won’t always be tangible. If your going to test it, don’t have a Lamborghini, or money, or sex in your sights. Do this because you want not only to make your life a happier place, or yourself a happier person, but the world around you too.
While self-help books sold for millions on Oprah
promise finance, I promise you positivity. Positivity will attract positivity. Amongst that, yes, your dreams can come true. In truth, are our wants more important than our needs – a healthy and happy life? Was meeting that celebrity worth more than the fact I feel generally more cheerful now?
I’d like to think for every person I say hi to on my beach walks… I play with their dog, have a chat with the owner, smile… I’ve added a ray of sunshine to their life. In turn, they’ve added one in mine. That’s worth more than any green note.
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Indigo in Wonderland 