False Positives

A false positive is defined as an erroneous identification of a threat or dangerous condition that turns out to be harmless. In my experience, false positives have been synonymous with negatives. This conclusion may not be in line with the academic interpretation of the term, but it is consistent with my interpretation of negativity. In my life, I've learned that negative occurrences, thoughts, and people are merely manifestations of insignificance, illogic, and triviality that I mistook for being important, reasonable, and consequential threats to my emotional, physical, and intellectual well-being.

After careful consideration and reflection on the events, beliefs, and individuals that have proved to be negative forces in my life, I have realized that the effect they've had on me is a direct result of the undeserved power that I had given them. These forces only appeared to be able to impact me in some way, shape, or form, but they fed on the strength I had given them.

The lesson learned here is this: Something can only be truly negative if I give it the power and energy it needs to have an effect on me; therefore, eliminating negativity only requires me to stop giving these inconsequential forces any of my power.