Like most people, I have a tendency to get very introspective at the moment of the year. It’s very possible for me to focus on the negatives of the past year, the abundant disappointments. I know that the neural pathways for pessimism are well-established in my own head, and sometimes it is rather difficult to maintain positivity.
This past 12 months, I have already been trying to focus on what my brain is telling me to feel, and just why, while maintaining a slight distance from it. Theoretically, this will allow me a much better vantage indicate examine the real reasons behind feelings like anger, bitterness, and the ever-present sadness nearly. Sometimes, I am able to see that I’ve absolutely no business feeling any of these mind-states.
It doesn’t always work, but I think I am at self-evaluation now than I ever have been better. I plan out these entries beforehand rarely, simply choosing to create about whatever topic involves mind. This list is in no way comprehensive. There are several, many individuals who have brought some positive energy my way in recent years. I needed to pick a few people out of an extremely valuable field of applicants – no easy job. In the final end, I simply chose a few who were accustomed to some public attention, so as to not make anyone feel unpleasant. These four selections are very different people.
That said, they actually bear some resemblances. They are considered by me to all be true … Read more