Because of the events that have occurred over the past week, you can barely turn on the television or log onto Facebook without seeing or reading about the latest tragedies. As you scroll through your newsfeed, your friends seem to be divided between #BlackLivesMatter, #BlueLivesMatter, people who share both while trying to mediate between the two sides and the people complaining about only seeing the server error screen while trying to play "Pokémon Go." No matter where you look, it is becoming exceedingly difficult to find anything positive. However, that's not to say finding positivity is impossible. Despite the overbearing negativity of the world that surrounds us, there are still ways to bring bits of positivity in our own lives.
For some people, finding something positive in their lives is fairly simple. Finding something that brings you joy, and sharing it with others, is a wonderful way to spread positivity during these trying times. Whether it's drawing, reading, writing, dancing, singing or any other thing, get out there and share it with someone. Creating new bonds over shared passions can be one of the greatest joys and sources of positivity that can be shared.
Because creating new bonds spreads new positivity, it is also important to continue cultivating the joys of existing friendships. Spending time with current friends is just as important as making new ones. You could create new adventures with your friends by trying something new. If that doesn't suit you, you could easily do something you both enjoy, like binge watch the new season of "Orange is the New Black." Whatever activity it may be, as long as it's quality time well spent, it will certainly bring a burst of positivity to your life.
When news of shootings come our way, we often think about the families of the victims and what they will face now. Trying to find your way in a world where one of the most important people in your lives is gone is excruciatingly difficult to experience and nearly impossible to empathize with. No matter what things look like today, there's no telling what they will look like tomorrow. In light of this, one of the biggest things we can do is reach out to our own families. We can share our love with them and let them know how much they mean to us. No matter what things look like today, there's no telling what they will look like tomorrow. Take the time today to spread some positivity around to combat the negativity the world has been casting upon us.
