The so-called positive energy, in essence, is a form of spiritual opium that manipulates people in modern society. It makes you choose silence and compliance in the face of injustice and oppression, rather than resistance and change. This worldview of positive energy is, in fact, a stifling of individual independent thought and critical spirit. It is an escape from real issues and a form of blind obedience to authority.
Living is already difficult; why should we wear a mask of optimism, as if not being happy is a sin? Nowadays, when people call friends to chat, they feel the need to apologize for even a slight hint of genuine negative emotion. They feel that their negative energy is too heavy and quickly say sorry, as if they have committed a grave mistake. This kidnapping by positive energy makes even the most basic expressions of emotion become cautious.
Why is this happening? Because positive energy has become a new social norm, an invisible pressure. It constantly tells you that you must be happy, you must be positive, even if you are already exhausted inside. It’s as if embracing positive energy can help you overcome all difficulties and achieve your life’s ideals.
Now, this so-called positive energy has also distorted relationships between people. Friends used to be those with whom you could share your joys and sorrows without reservation. You could laugh freely in front of them and cry without hesitation. Under the current trend of positive energy, you can only share happiness and do things that seem positive. Once you show a hint of sadness or dissatisfaction, you feel like you are burdening those around you, even feeling unworthy of the comfort from friends. Every day, you are taught by those bizarre online statements to hide your vulnerabilities and to appear invincible. Isn’t this problematic? Is it society that is sick, or are we the ones who are sick?
Life is complex, with both good and bad, ups and downs. If the current social situation can be considered negative energy, then what is positive energy? Is it only blind optimism that ignores problems that counts as positive energy? This is not called positive energy; this is called escaping reality.
True positive energy is the courage to speak the truth, to face challenges, and to change injustices. Ultimately, the worldview of positive energy is a trap, specifically designed for subservient individuals. The language may be harsh, but the reasoning is sound.
According to a study by the American Psychological Association, an excessive emphasis on positive emotions may lead people to feel more anxious and depressed when facing stress. Those who are encouraged to express only positive emotions feel more pressure and unease when facing challenges than those who are encouraged to express genuine feelings.
It is important to know that the truth is always hidden in places that most people are unwilling to see. I hope you do not forget that while chasing your own shadow, you are the source of light.