I’ve
decided it is important for me to honor the beginnings from which
this blog evolved. Positive Psychology emerged as a to be
reckoned with a little over ten years ago. It marked a shift in the
attitude of therapist from what was wrong with people to what was
right. What strengths did people have that we could build on?
It
turns out when you engage your strengths you initiate a state of
flow, time flies by. With practice you increase skill and build
mastery. Confidence improves. Strength building is an important part
of the foundation of happiness. What are the other components?
In
the beginning take stock of what is already good in life. Sometimes
in times of need and stress it’s hard. Do you know the power of a
cleansing breath? Do you know the quiet of twilight? How do you feel
watching the faces of your children peacefully asleep? Learn to
savor what is already good.
Speaking
of children….an important part of happiness is a greater meaning to
focus the priorities of life. Hopefully you have meaningful work
where you can utilize your strengths. And bringing home a paycheck
that feeds a family is another component of happiness. Having a focus
of service, purpose greater meaning creating a perimeter around your
life. This is important. A context of greater meaning provides
definition for life. It encapsulates the qualities, activities,
behaviors you value. It also forms a boundary keeping out what is
negative or harmful.
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