Probably one of the best lessons I have learned is that I DO NOT have to listen to negative thought patterns. It is my choice to do so but instead I can replace these unwanted messages with something good. Not only is good positive energy good for me, it is of benefit to others. Whether we choose to believe it or not what we have inside of us, we spread onto others we come in contact with. Think of it as the common cold, so I choose to erase negative thoughts and not act upon them by becoming absorbed with the good things in life.