Meaning
A positive, uplifting spirit and outlook — good energy, encouragement, and good vibes. A keyword of Rastafari and conscious-reggae culture, 'positivity' is what you spread and live: rising above negativity ('badmind', 'downpression') to keep faith, love, and forward motion.
Examples
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Spread positivity, not badmind.
Spread positivity, not envy.
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Him music full a positivity an love.
His music is full of positivity and love.
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Keep di positivity even inna hard times.
Keep the positive spirit even in hard times.
Origin
From 'positive'; a keyword of Rastafari and conscious-reggae 'good vibes' culture, opposed to 'badmind' and negativity.
How it’s used
Good energy/uplift; central to Rasta and conscious-reggae outlook. Compare 'irie', 'blessed', opposed to 'badmind'.