nEGATIVY sLIP

I described my original anger to my a.i and this was the image result. And on to my post...

A year ago I wrote a post that felt like a glitch in the system of my own voice. Up until that point, every article I’d put online was a little burst of optimism, a slice of gratitude, or a lesson in resilience. When the words finally spilled out, they were a sharp, negative commentary on something utterly trivial. It was a mistake—an uncharacteristic outburst that felt more like a vent than a reflection.

Why did I write it? Because I was holding back. The “silly” complaint I raised wasn’t a real problem—it was a smoldering frustration that I used to avoid confronting deeper, more complex issues. Negativity can feel like a shield: you put it up, and suddenly you’re safe from the messiness of real life. I thought I was protecting myself, but in reality, I was protecting my own ego.

I’ve always been someone who counts blessings. My previous blogs were proof that I can turn a rough day into a learning moment. That one negative post, however, was a reminder that I am not immune to self‑sabotage. I was trying to push away real pain with a temporary “silly complaint,” and the result was a piece of writing that felt wrong.

I’m writing this now to make that mistake official. I own it. I’m grateful for the lesson: negativity is not part of my character. When it creeps in, it’s a sign that something else needs attention. The right response is to pause, breathe, and then re‑focus on the good.

So, to all of you who read my posts: if you find yourself thinking the same thing, ask yourself, “What real issue is this actually pointing to?” If the answer is “nothing real,” then it’s time to redirect your mind to the positives. Count your blessings.

In short, I stopped writing altogether because of a particular negative blog I posted, it didn’t fit who I am though. I’m choosing to stay positive because that’s how I thrive. I’m still learning to do better, but I’ll keep looking for the good in every day—because, after all, happiness is the win.