Our Inner World is Reflected in Our Outer World

People who live in nearly identical circumstances often see the world differently. One places his attention on the things that are wrong, focusing on corruption and violence, agonizing over how the world is a dangerous place. The other person places his attention on the beauty this world offers. He sees through eyes of love and greets each day with hope and curiosity about the wonderful gifts that the universe will present. This person smiles easily and we are drawn to their sunny disposition. Their joy is contagious. These two people are choosing to see the same world through different lenses.

The world is only a reflection of what is in each person's heart and mind. If they hold anger and resentment in their heart, they will repeatedly play the story in their head of how unfair life has been to them. The world will appear to be a damaged place full of violent, hateful people. They will experience an oppressive heaviness in their heart and transmit that dark energy to others. If they release those feelings, and make the choice to focus on the beauty in each person, they will begin to live with love, understanding, and compassion. They will begin to see each soul as a person who is trying to do their best in this lifetime.  By doing this, their heart will remain light. They can go about the day, expecting to receive love and compassion from others. Amazingly, that is exactly what they will receive.

The energy we put out into the world is precisely the energy that is reflected back to us.