Is There Something Magical in the Air?
Or are we experiencing toxic positivity
“Something wonderfully magical is in the air, isn’t it? … We’re feeling it here in this arena, but it’s spreading all across this country we love. A familiar feeling that’s been buried too deep for far too long.” — Michelle Obama, from her speech at the Democratic National Convention
No, Michelle, there is nothing magical in the air. Our country is being led down a road paved not with yellow bricks, but with lies. We will end up in the land of OZ, with a President as fake as the man in OZ behind the curtain.
TOXIC POSITIVITY:
Toxic positivity is the belief that people should maintain a positive mindset no matter how dire or difficult a situation is. While there are benefits to being optimistic and engaging in positive thinking, toxic positivity rejects all difficult emotions in favor of a cheerful and often falsely positive façade.
The “positive vibes only” mantra can be particularly grating during intense personal distress. When people are coping with situations such as financial troubles, job loss, illness, or the loss of a loved one, being told that they need to look on the bright side can seem downright cruel. ( link)
