Have you heard we’re in a ‘Black Swan Event?’
A crisis that no one saw coming and has major ramifications. (I guess we used to think black swans didn’t exist.) Some people are so uncomfortable with the current reality that they’re losing common sense. They try to justify their beliefs to a point where it’s ludicrous. What is this?
History shows us there were so many things far worse than the inconvenience of having to space ourselves from each other. I’ve got to remind myself daily that what I focus on becomes my reality.
You know that old woo-woo saying, ‘change your thoughts, and you change your world?’ One of the most thorough studies to date was done by leading psychology researcher Barbara Fredrickson at UNC. Here’s a snippet from her discovery that’s relevant:
“When you are experiencing positive emotions like joy, contentment, and love, you will see more possibilities in your life. These findings were among the first that proved that positive emotions broaden your sense of possibility and open your mind to more options.”
Back to me. I’m not suggesting we put our heads in the sand, but maybe we should learn to swim in the lake with the black swans.
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