#Positive Vibes

Positive vibes is the latest catchphrase said to blow away negative energy, but in reality it’s a mass hypnosis of self-satisfaction and imposing cheer on others. Audience members align themselves for comfort, yet it’s merely a magical incantation that downplays genuine concerns and sidesteps real solutions. Sprinkled liberally in meetings and social media under the guise of serenity, it doubles as the laugh track that drowns out dissenting voices. The phrase may sound sweet, but its substance is sugarcoating the thorns of criticism. When its effect wears off, one is left confronting both their own helplessness and hypocrisy.