Fear and Its Aftershocks

 

I was listening on television Saturday night about the earthquake in the Midwest and the discussion of the aftershocks and how terrifying an earthquake can be. It reminded me of fear and its aftershocks.

 

Fear, as most of us know, can be defined as false expectations appearing real. The failing economy can be labeled as fearful. What are the aftershocks? I have been listening to my words as I speak about economic conditions, the banking mess, falling real estate prices and demand. My words have become pessimistic and fearful. I have little or nothing positive to say; most of my words are negative and critical of the President and the Congress. I consider these words and feeling as aftershocks to the fear earthquake. Do my words have an aftershock? I believe they do. My words negatively impact my being; I am pessimistic. My words negatively affect my surroundings; the people I talk with; my clients; anyone I come into contact with. 

 

How can I turn around this negativity?  I can be mindful of my thoughts, because my thoughts shape my words and my behavior. I can do something different. I can reassess my attitude. I can reassess why I’m in real estate. If I’ve made a decision to be a Realtor and a real estate Broker, why am I throwing stones at the President? Am I responsible for the economic downturn? Something to ponder.