Thursday, May 31, 2007

Negating Negativity


I just got off the phone with someone I love dearly. However, I really struggle with the negativity I always hear. It really is hard to remain upbeat for any length of time before I am looking for excuses to get off the phone. I would love to be able to negate the negativity in my own life and I can't do that listening to it.

I think the phrase "negating negativity" really appeals to me. The Merriam-Webster online dictionary defines it this way:

negate: to cause to be ineffective or invalid
negativity: marked by absence, withholding, or removal of something positive

I think I'll strive toward this goal (the end toward which effort is directed )
Don't you just love dictionaries?



1 comment:

Anonymous said...

I LOVE that phrase! Negating Negativity. You are quite the writer, my friend. Keep it up! It's very encouraging to read. I miss you! Love, Sherri