01-25-2010, 08:43 PM
The thing that is difficult to measure (and shouldn't be by anyone except the self) is the fact that (as in your first example) although they say they "believe their actions are based on love and in the best interest of the children", do they really believe this or are they just saying it? Whether someone is positive or negative can only be judged by the self, no other will really know the motives behind an action.
Personally, I think one of the best ways to evaluate intent being either Positive or negative is simple:
A positive intent will sacrifice themselves for the benefit to others while a negative intent will sacrifice others for the benefit of themselves. Hopefully that helps clear that point up
Personally, I think one of the best ways to evaluate intent being either Positive or negative is simple:
A positive intent will sacrifice themselves for the benefit to others while a negative intent will sacrifice others for the benefit of themselves. Hopefully that helps clear that point up