Freedom from Negative Thoughts
What if we did not judge things as negative or positive? Is there a way to experience freedom from “bad”?
Every interaction has the potential to be interpreted as negative or positive, influencing our physiology and overall vitality. When we encounter situations that align with our desires, we experience being energized and positive. Conversely, situations that don’t meet our expectations can leave us feeling depleted.
These experiences can result in fears associated with being depleted and not getting the results we want.
The Impact of Fearful Mindsets
These fears paradoxically bring additional stress to everyday interactions. This suffering is usually unconscious and unintentional. Shirzad Chamine’s Positive Intelligence framework characterizes these fearful mindsets as “Saboteurs.” For those with a more positive, or “Sage,” mindset, interacting with someone in a Saboteur state can feel draining, like being around an energy vampire.
These fearful and judgmental mindsets can also be contagious, and any similar saboteur programs we hold can be activated. Think of it like exposure to an infection that you can inoculate yourself against—a cure you can then share with the affected person.
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