1+2=3, 3-2=1. Both of these are considered rather elementary equations as a reference to how one can add or subtract a value directed by which mathematical symbol is being applied. In a similar manner, life is a metaphor of “additions” and “subtractions” that shape the world around us by our individual contributions; symbolizing our true values through our positive or negative expressions.

Let’s take this a step further and incorporate a plumbing reference for levity and clarity, where you’re either a faucet (positively) pouring value into the world or a drain taking it away. It’s easy to justify being a drain by pointing fingers or getting hung up in drama and negativity, but a functional society needs people who are willing to boldly flow toward the positive.

Research shows it’s literally in our heads: positive words strengthen the frontal lobe, while negative words trigger the amygdala, which is the part of the brain for processing emotions–effectively shutting down our ability to reason……and there seems to be a clear pattern of reason lacking in society.

Don’t let someone else’s ‘clogs’ dictate your character. Instead of letting a ‘partial shutdown’ of reasoning fuel the cycle of negativity, choose to be the faucet by filling the world with positive contributions. Simply put, because it’s not only needed….. it’s the right thing to do!