What’s Your Antenna Searching For?
It seems as though human beings have come pre-installed with an antenna that’s ever-searching for something. The great thing is that we have the power to aim this device in whatever direction we choose.
Where are you aiming your antenna? What are you looking for in the people around you?
- Negative traits to criticize and judge.
It’s easy to flip the setting on our antennae to ‘negative’ and start looking for the little things that drive us nuts about our spouse or roommates. From the dishes left in the sink to the hair in the bathroom to even how they chew their food…it’s all a potential source of criticism.
. - Positive qualities to affirm and appreciate.
Another option is to consciously switch to ‘positive’ and begin searching for the healthy character qualities in your loved ones. What do you see within them that you admire? How have they treated you recently that made you feel great? What did they do for you recently that was life-giving?
How easy it is to see the negative…and how powerful it is to point out the positive!
What if you intentionally set your antenna toward the positive today and chose to only notice the good things about the person who is closest to you? And, what if you took the time to compliment them on those qualities and actions? Do you think your relationship would be any different?
