Is your glass half full or empty?
Most of us find it difficult to look at what “there is” and cling to the “none”.
It’s human nature.
This is how the human brain is built, it is an evolutionary mechanism that helped us in prehistoric times to be vigilant in order to flee for our lives when a predatory animal enters the environment or when we were in other existential danger.
This brain no longer serves us today.
At our day in age humans live a life of comfort. There’s no king in ancient times who had lived like the the average human of today, who has everything:
Shelter, abundant food, hot water in winter, cooling air conditioner in summer, food prepared in a few minutes, laundry operated at the push of a button, and more.
So this is an opportunity to take a deep breath… and remove the anxiety that paralyzes you.
Why do crises befall us?
This is because we are in a state of tension 24/7.
We magnetize all the negative circumstance to ourselves.
Today we know that our thoughts create the reality of our lives.
Thought is frequency.
When we will firmly believe that we are worthy of love, of success, and a of life of abundance and fulfillment, then miracles will occur in our lives.
So breathe deeply, smile wholeheartedly and read these important things:
Professor Martin Seligman, the originator of positive psychology
Professor Martin Seligman, who is considered as the originator of positive psychology, describes in his book “Flourish” what happiness consists of; A happy person will experience a deep and profound psychological sense of well-being.
He or she will find deep meaning in their lives.
Seligman offers a practical model of five measurable components by which we could be nurtured. Each of them is critical to creating our happy lives.
He called these components PERMA, an acronym that helps us remember the five components of the model: Positive emotions, Engagement, Relationships, Meaning, and Accomplishments.
Positive emotions also include gratitude, satisfaction, inspiration, hope, peace, and curiosity. Studies have shown that positive emotions also help us create resilience, more complex and creative thinking, and it helps develop emotional tools that will enable us to thrive later in life.
Professor Barbara Fredrickson – Steps we can take to increase positive emotions in our lives.
In her book Positivity, Professor Barbara Friedrickson describes steps we can take to increase the presence of positive emotions in our lives. She recommends taking a few moments in a quiet place, where we could reflect on our lives and ask some questions. Ask yourself who are the people, events, or actions that make you feel good? Dwell on the positive things in your life, and explain to yourself what are the things that make you feel lucky. By learning these things about yourself, try to increase the actions that bring you joy, for example, if you enjoy taking walks, make sure to take a walk at least once a week, even if it’s a short one. Listen to music that you love, share your feelings with those who are close to you, allow yourself to show appreciation for others, and take the opportunities you have to laugh.
Perhaps this idea sounds almost mystical: being able to experience, all at once, feelings of concentration, focus, pleasure, and the feeling that time and space are infinite. This describes what psychologists refer to as “flow.” You might know one or two people for whom work is no longer a place to pass the time but a place where they flourish. You probably won’t be surprised to know that living that way contributes greatly to the quality of life. We experience flow when we are able to unite with the task at hand. It could be a creative activity like playing music, drawing, dancing or writing, but it could also be other daily activities like your work, reading, exercising, or socializing. The more experiences we have in which we are fully present in that moment, the more we increase our psychological well-being. We become more creative, more focused, and more connected to ourselves and to others.
Fellowship is an existential need
We have a need for fellowship in our lives. One of the most influential elements of our happiness is positive and meaningful relationships. Relationships where we feel loved, where we feel that we belong, where we feel significant and important because of who we are, contribute to our happiness and sense of security. They provide a space from which we can gain resilience and inspiration.
Finally
So my dear friends,
Breathe deeply, close your good eyes, and count at least 3 gifts you received from the universe today (each person according to his or her beliefs), play good music that you love, and dance as if no one is watching… Look at the full half of the glass, because you deserve to enjoy every moment in life.
Thank you,
Yours, with love,
