Incredible Power

by Margaret Ann Lembo

Our thoughts, words and feelings carry incredible power. It is what creates our reality. If our thoughts, words and feelings are busy with the harboring of jealousy, anger, hatred and envy, then we can’t be surprised when our life is running amuck! If our life isn’t fun, joyful, happy and full of Love, then we can only look to our own thoughts and observe our own mind, feelings and actions. When we are focused on improving our own lives, helping others, being a good friend and family member, then we really don’t have time to think, act or feel negatively about and toward others. Do we really realize the power we hold? I don’t think so. If we think about it, the person of whom we might be jealous or harboring hatred is probably happily focused on good things in life and maintaining a helpful attitude towards others. This isn’t always true but it certainly applies in many situations.

This subject encompasses so many aspects of hidden energy. It affects our moods, our reactions, our health and our ability to have a happy life. It is up to each one of us to keep our thoughts focused on love, compassion and kindness as well as to clear our own energy fields on a regular basis. Let’s face it, unfortunately it is human nature to be jealous of another. This is wasted energy, of course, as it only comes back to the sender of the jealousy sooner or later. What we need to remember is our spiritual nature, which is to be full of love, joy and happiness for others and ourselves! Jealousy and hatred are such a waste!

To express hatred of someone or something is very intense and self-harmful. It will affect the person one might be hating, but only for a very short period of time if the ‘hate-ee’ is conscious enough to clear away negativity and focus on love. Therefore, the ‘hate-or’ cannot have any real affect on the ‘hate-ee’- only on themselves! Many cultures are aware of the ‘evil eye’ or ‘malocchio.’ The ‘evil eye’ is simply jealousy or negative thoughts from another person. It definitely weakens the energy field of the receiver and it actually harms the sender/thinker in a much greater and long-term way. The use of specific jewelry, colors and herbs constantly clears the negativity away because of our intention and awareness. What we send out comes back multi-fold.

This also brings us around to the subject of gossip and sharing other people’s personal business or our perception of someone else. It is astounding how we can be so aware of energy, yet we freely share what is going on in someone else’s life with someone who is not a close personal friend. If they were, they would already know that information. There is a very fine line between sharing information to get something off one’s chest and GOSSIP!

Why do we feel a need to tell another person ‘a friend’s’ business? Why do we feel a need to ask ‘the friend’ about someone else’s business? Are we a true, authentic and genuine friend if we are sharing information about them without their consent? It is plain and simple that when we do that we are talking about someone behind his or her back. This is not a good thing!!

If we want to know something about someone else, why not ask them directly? Do we not have enough happiness in our own lives to share about ourselves that we must talk about others? Are we lacking courage to address a person directly when we have an issue with them? These are all things to ponder and to take the time to do some self-reflection on. Keep in mind that we could be telling someone something that might invoke jealousy or envy. Then we would be a co-conspirator, even if that were not our intent!

I have had people ask me, “What do I do when a co-worker is complaining about our supervisor, a co-worker or an acquaintance? I don’t want to get involved in the negativity but I don’t know what to do.” The best answer I have at this time is to not engage in the conversation. We can say, “I don’t know what to tell you. Perhaps it is best to discuss it directly with the person with whom you have the issue.” They may not like that answer, but I believe choosing not to participate nor allowing the conversation to continue, is acting from a place of integrity. Sometimes it takes courage to stand up for others and ourselves. I feel that speaking about another behind their back is verbal abuse, cowardly, and ultimately harmful for everyone! How many times do we need to hear, “What goes around comes around,” “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you?”

It’s interesting, because eventually we always seem to find out if someone has been talking about us to another without our express permission. So, we must check ourselves first before we speak and if we are harboring ill will or negative thoughts about another, then we must try to find a healthy way to rid ourselves of them. It is not good for anyone! And, perhaps we can all pray. “Lord, help me to keep my mouth shut!”

The muses and angels must really want this message to come across for all of us, because I had to finish this first and be late for work!

May we all speak and think words of kindness for all beings. May we find the Love in our lives and be happy. May we always wish goodness and happiness for ALL people!

Blessings and Love,

Margaret