If it’s really genuine, happiness is extremely contagious even in the midst of someone else’s depression, sadness or self-pity. Never, ever be affected by the negativity of others that can bring you down with them.
As an Aging OFW whenever my moods seem to get low, I start to work on my own attitude, and begin to work on small stuff. Doing my morning farm drills (5:30am-10:30am) ‘leisurely” and Taebo gives me enormous favour – lifting myself out of the negative state.
Now I sincerely wish to be a middleman between someone else’s unhappiness. Instead of being affected I tried to be compassionate by listening (which is helpful) and gently steering the conversation towards something more positive instead of commiserating; and keeping a nice feeling state in me.
Eventually, it’s up to each person to take responsibility for his/her own happiness.
God is good. Umagang kay ganda Kapamilya, Kamag-anak, Kaibigan & People of Mother Earth. Smile everyone, cheers!
I love you Nanay (96)! She’s in the picture with her two great grandboys.
