See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil

See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil

“See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil.” This ancient proverb has practical uses today.

“See no evil” reminds us to focus on the positive. If we are steering our gaze towards positive actions, stories, and thoughts, our attention is uplifted to a higher vibration, which has a ripple effect on our surroundings.

“Hear no evil” encourages us to listen to soul-enhancing words and tune out negative ramblings. If our neighbor starts ranting about a negative experience or complaining about someone, we should to try our best to disengage from getting sucked into the spiral. That’s not to say he or she doesn’t have a valid point, but we don’t want to perpetuate the negativity by giving it more than a moment of our time. We could spend a whole hour being the sounding board for someone’s endless tirade, and it could leave us feeling depleted.

“Speak no evil” challenges us not to repeat negative stories or talk ill of others. We need to practice making a conscious effort to find and speak about inspiring things so that our vibrational surroundings gain a higher frequency. Next time you are tempted to repeat gossip, hold your tongue and switch your mind to something positive for which you are grateful. You’ll be glad you did.

The two-way highway of body and mind

There is a powerful connection between our bodies and our minds. When we are focused on depressing, angry, or fearful thoughts, our bodies reflect that. Our shoulders may slump, or we may feel a knot in our stomachs or an overall lack of energy. Our facial expressions are less than pleasant when we aren’t feeling well. If we are feeling pain in our bodies, our thinking generally becomes more negative, limited, and downtrodden. We start viewing the world as a not-so-nice place.

Experiment with words

Try this: Say some negative words to yourself, and notice how your body feels. Or start focusing on all the “flaws” in your body, and see how down you start to feel. Then turn your attention to all the wonderful ways your body does work for you and all the beauty in your body. You will start to feel uplifted. Repeat a few positive words to yourself, and tell yourself how much you are loved. Feel the universal love of God flow into you. Breathe it in deeply. Do you notice that you start to feel better?

We choose the thoughts on which to put our attention. It takes practice, but as soon as you notice your thoughts turning toward the negative or a place of victimhood thinking, do a U-turn and focus on something positive or something you’re grateful for. It’s like an instant dose of vitamins or electrolytes. Your body will feel re-energized.

Have a body movement

When you’re feeling down or angry, you can also move your body. If you go for a walk or a swim or just dance around the house, your head feels clearer, and you find that your emotions begin to lift. Your immune system gets a boost as well. Movement releases healthy feelgood chemicals into our bodies. When we’re feeling depressed, it can be our inclination to hunker in place, but we must remember the connection between our minds and our bodies. If we move our bodies, our moods lift, and if we say positive things to ourselves, our bodies feel more energized. This two-way highway leads us directly to soul-enhancement and the great heaven beyond.

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