Pass on the positive

Have you ever noticed that, when a person is caught up in expressing a specific emotion, others around him or her begin to feel similar emotions? It is the source of the phrase, " I feel so (whatever the emotion is) for you." We refer to this as empathy and it is a way that we connect with one another. This connection can occur at even greater levels. We notice it most often when we are watching television or attending a live event. We hear a talk show guest share a particularly moving story and hear the "AWs" from the audience and we feel a sense of warmth and well-being within us. The same holds true for being at a sporting event and being filled with excitement as our team scores a touchdown. There is a sense of oneness. Think of ways that you can be the source of those positive feelings. Try smiling at each person you pass sending them thoughts of love and abundance. Then watch to see how they begin to also smile at others. Have you found this to be the case in the past? We know that someone in a bad mood at work or at home can certainly color the atmosphere with their feelings. Why not choose to spread the positive to those around you? How would you choose to pass on your positive emotions today?