Negative people with naysaying notions
are sad and unhappy with themselves.
they suffer inside with sorrow.  
When we look beyond their pain,
we see strong roots of fear;
the fear of not being loved,
of  being disrespected.  
To them, the world is a dangerous place.
How can we best deal with their despondency?
We start by responding with kindheartedness
We take responsibility for our own happiness.
We manifest and role model positivity.  
As we practice these behaviors, we obtain humility.
That we find it difficult to deal with others’ negativity
suggests there is a seed of reluctance within us.
Realizing that we must accept our own skepticism,
We are free to gain the understanding and compassion  
we need to create emotional maturity.