Good Vibes, Good Life: How Self-Love Is the Key to Unlocking Your Greatness

by Vex King

Energy is contagious.

Have you ever met someone for the first time and felt like something isn’t quite right about them? You can’t quite put your finger on it, but you just get a bad vibe and usually you find out later on that there was a good reason for this feeling. Energy doesn’t lie.

But the idea that you can ‘fake it till you make it’ has been proven many times.

Life is about balance. It’s about spreading kindness, but it’s also about not letting anyone take that kindness away from you.

it’s hard to function, not to mention crack a smile, when someone keeps feeding you poison.

I always tell people to trust their instinct, because that’s their soul whispering advice to them.

Unfortunately, many modern friendships aren’t based on emotional support or a family-like connection. Instead, they’re based on drinking, smoking, partying, shopping or gossiping together

Some friends want you to do well, but not too well.

Be open-minded and do your best to be warm towards them.

even if someone else’s vibration is very low. There are exceptions and I’m still careful to protect my energy from people who want to drain it or abuse my willingness to help them.

the best defence is silence and joy.

Be so positive that they can’t stand being near you.

I’d gone from someone who complained a lot to someone who made a conscious effort to see the good in things.

People only share photos in which they look attractive, happy and successful; not when they’re tired, scared and lonely.

For every triumph, there might have been a bucket load of blood, sweat and tears.

Experiencing physical attraction towards someone doesn’t mean you should invest your energy in them.

Be proud of yourself. You’ve fought hard to get where you are today.

By following the crowd, you’ll become a part of it and fail to stand out.

They will call you fake for trying your best to remain positive.

Don’t punish yourself for what you’ve done, and instead focus on what you can do better.

So if someone judges you for your past, it’s their problem. They’re the ones who are living in a place that no longer exists.

Why is this so related...

When you forgive people you don’t improve the past, you improve your present and future. You give yourself more peace and build more positive energy internally.

The empowering thought creates a possibility,

If you can’t change a situation, change your perception of it. That’s where your personal power lies. Either be controlled – or be in control.

I wanted to know if there were people out there who were born into circumstances like mine but still managed to achieve great things. Not only were there countless cases of such people, but also many of them were born into worse situations than mine.

This is the same reason why people will put up with toxic relationships until they reach breaking point. They may find the idea of being single and lonely more daunting than putting up with their abusive partner.

Things are always easier when you’re in the mood to do them, but if you want to live a greater life than the average person, you have to commit the same effort even when you’re not.

maybe my parents :)

Accept today as it is and stay optimistic in the face of delays, setbacks or challenges.

Just don’t rush the process; trust it.

The weekend was the time to reward myself. I’d get intoxicated and spend my hard-earned money in nightclubs. In the moment, when I was drunk, I felt great! But this is what my actions were really saying: Look at me! I’m working for hours on end in a job I don’t really like, for someone who doesn’t respect me. Therefore, I’m living for the weekend, to celebrate my freedom and spend my hard-earned cash on overpriced lethal substances that come in fancy bottles.

Faith doesn’t necessarily make things easier, but it does make them possible.

Setbacks are pauses for thought, opportunities to alter your plans – for the better.

Love, learn and grow through every risk you take towards fulfilment.

Everything is connected. If something tragic has happened in your past, think of something good that’s happened recently – they’re linked.

But do you honestly believe you were put on this planet just to exist in such a manner and then die? Do you truly believe that life is simply about making money?

When you find a meaningful reason for doing what you do, you’ll feel complete.

You were created with intention. You’re here to help, love, assist, save and entertain. You’re here to inspire and put a smile on someone’s face. You’re here to make a difference. You wouldn’t be on this planet, at this time, if you didn’t have something to offer.