Fertile Minds and the Importance of Surrounding Yourself with Positive, Supportive People
Even the minutest negative comment from someone can have the power to sink into your subconscious and later manifest itself as a doubtful or self limiting thought and becoming a severe hindrance to creating your best life and being happy.
When you dream big, it is vitally important to be careful of whom you surround yourself with. Nothing kills dreams faster than non-supportive friends, family, partners and colleagues. We have enough to do without having to cope with the criticizing disbelievers!
Our minds are like fertile soil, ready to give life to the seeds which are planted there. However, our minds do not discriminate about the “quality” of these seeds – if a negative thought is planted, then that too will grow, just as a positive thought will ultimately flourish, so we must be vigilant and protective about what information and energy we expose ourselves too, therefore managing the quality of seeds which are planted in our minds.
Know that everyone is capable of dreaming big, but few possess the faith to follow those dreams. Those are the people who are so entrained to the limitations of their world, that when they see you doing something out of the ordinary and striving for your goals, not only do they not see the potential in what you are doing, but they may feel jealous or envious and try to “bring you down” to the dreariness of their world.
But don’t let them! Be aware of who these people are – and avoid them like the plague!
When you find that your loved one is not supporting you on your grand quest to live your best life, then you need to be strong and have a serious conversation with them. You need to make it perfectly clear that you find their comments and remarks demotivating and that you will absolutely not tolerate it. If they wish to continue to be in your life, in a relationship with you, then they need to learn to be 100% supportive. Even if they can not see the bigger picture, they need to show their love for you and respect and accept that you are committing yourself to something which you believe is important. If they feel the need to give their opinion, then it needs to be constructive so it can help you improve. Give your loved one the opportunity to change their ways and become “your rock”, the one you lean on when times are difficult or you encounter obstacles.
If they can not change, then accept the fact that your relationship is ultimately doomed. How can you be with someone that does not allow you to grow and become the very best person you can be, live the very best life that you deserve? Be strong. These tough decisions and experiences are necessary to improve the quality of your life.
If it is your parents who are the non-believers and source of negativity, then rebel against them! That’s what children do! If you are old enough to be reading this blog, then you are old enough to move out of home, stand on your own two feet and venture out alone. Our greatest challenges are within the family, so this is the best place to grow! Do not let this become a rift between you. Love your parents, and if they are good people they should respect that you are no longer a child and you are responsible for your own life and decisions. They need to accept and respect that. Keep loving them. They will eventually come around. Give thanks for the challenges they bring you because ultimately it is an opportunity to learn and grow.
If you are true to yourself and follow your dreams with passion, never giving up, then you have already succeeded. So surround yourself with other successful people who understand the obstacles you encounter and will always offer their 100%, unconditional love and support.
It does not stop there though, be aware of what you read (books, magazines, newspapers); what you watch (TV) and listen to (including gossip with friends / family / colleagues). 99.9% of media is based on fear and drama. While it is commendable to be up-to-date with current affairs, be aware of the negative undertone of all the news and magazines. Limit yourself to just the necessary facts. Do not get caught up in all this drama. All this negativity enters into your subconscious and resides there, subtly affecting your mood, emotions and decisions.
Plant only positive seeds in your mind and prepare yourself for only the best of life. Read positive, self development books by great spiritual teachers, read biographies of successful people, read positive quotes on the internet, when you wake in the morning and before you go to bed reaffirm your positive beliefs and affirmations, speak to people who are full of good energy – their energy is contagious! Slowly, but surely, these positive seeds will start to grow and shape your world until one day the roots of these tremendous trees which have grown in your mind will be so entrenched and healthy that they will bear fruit and plant positive seeds for others, helping everyone to create their best life and to live in happiness.
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