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Sometimes we pay too much attention to what we don't have, or to what we feel is missing in our lives. When we do this, it is easy to overlook what is going well, and the real riches that we currently enjoy. Our brains are wired to focus naturally on negative events in our lives, as from an evolutionary standpoint we are built to respond to threats in this way. When threatened, our brains redirect blood to our limbic system, the reptilian structure in the brain that is responsible for emotion and basic survival, and we feel compelled instictively to either retreat (flee) or attack (fight). If you would like more information or to schedule an appointment, email info@puresymmetry.com today.
Unfortunately, in a world distinctly lacking in the saber toothed tigers our ancesters had to contend with, human beings are biologically unprepared to deal with the largely psychological threats today's lifestyle delivers. While we remain fully capable of running away from or fighting physical threats, emotional stressors are often much more difficult to deal with. Although we cannot physically escape a perceived danger, our brains still handle the danger the same way. We shut down cognitively, and our focus narrows to the threat. For some, this feels like a constant state of anxiety, anger, or depression.
In this mindset, we take for granted the things that can help us overcome difficulties. Our burden can be lightened by learning to use gratitude to focus on the positive, and to redirect the energy we pour into our negative experiences to shift our approach and view these experiences in a healthy way. Negative experiences are a healthy (and necessary) part of a normal life. Practicing gratitude does not mean we ignore problems. We don't see life through "rose colored glasses". We simply shift our focus to bring increased awareness to the positive aspects of life to enable us to deal with those inevitible hardships. Dealing with them in a positive and proactive manner enables us to live healthier and happier lives.
