Gwyneth Paltrow e a cabala

A internet e suas surpresas...Acabei de ler um texto excelente no site da atriz Gwyneth Paltrow (sim, ela mesma). E eu nem sabia que ela tinha um site tão legal e ainda por cima, informativo. Quem tem interesse em saúde e espiritualidade pode conferir aqui. E tem ainda dicas de receitas culinárias, compras de natal e exposições em Londres, NY e Los Angeles. Enfim, um pouco de tudo.

Mas o texto que eu gostei mesmo foi este aqui:


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Q:I have a friend who sees the world in a pessimistic light. This person is highly suspicious of people and situations, and sees, as well as experiences negativity at most turns. Why is this and what does it mean? What can be done to help someone of this nature?

A:What we see is who we are.

When we are in a good place, we see goodness all around us. When we are in a bad place, we see darkness. We might think we’re picking up these flaws in others because we are smarter or better. But the deeper truth is our judgments are merely an indication of where we are at spiritually.

Kabbalah teaches that within everything in this world can be found good and bad aspects. We choose – consciously or unconsciously – which part we wish to see. That choice is a reflection of who we are.

When we meet someone for the first time, we can focus on their positive or negative qualities. The direction we go in is a choice we are making. The same goes for new situations. Obviously there are times we need to discern the pros and cons of people or situations because it affects our well-being. That’s part of life. But most of the time when we judge it is not out of necessity to make a decision, it is simply because our negativity causes us to see negativity in others.

In addition to indicating where we are at, there is an exchange of energy when we judge someone. Kabbalah explains that focusing on someone’s negativity actually brings that energy into our lives! Certainly, no one wants to consciously bring negativity into our lives, which is the whole concept; we are unaware.

This week, the lesson for us is twofold. First, be aware of this concept: what I see is where I am at. Develop within yourself the proactive ability to focus only on the good in people or situations. Second, know that by seeking out the positive in others and in all aspects of life, you are awakening – and strengthening – that goodness inside of you.

Michael Berg, Co-Director of the Kabbalah Centre