Brene Brown researches emotion. In this video, Brene makes a series of seemingly simple statements that are profound when you take a moment to reflect on them.
Seeking extraordinary
One section of the video that I find myself continuing to think about talks about what we seek.
We live in a culture where we are not enough…..Ordinary is meaningless…. We miss important things in life looking for extraordinary… Ordinary is where we find joy.
I’m turning 50 in a few weeks, and I always thought I’d have a different level of success by the time I got here. As I reflect though, it’s only if I use economic measures that I feel a sense of not measuring up. If I look at what is really important to me, helping others make an impact, the equation shifts into a much rosier picture.
Filling the well
Brene makes a few recommendations.
Practice Gratitude. Be thankful for what we have. Know what you have.
Honor the Ordinary. Compete with the images of negativity. Counter with what is joyful. Family…. nature
These seemingly simple practices build the reservoir of resiliency that we need when we encounter the difficulties that are part of life.
Shifting sense of importance
It’s easy to find images and others who have “more”. There is always “proof” of not being enough. Yet, the people I see who have a core of happiness, a fundamental aura of satisfaction, are those who put the comparisons aside. Life is a series of choices. We make some better than others. If I can embrace the learning process, and find a place of gratitude in my experiences, I can build more ease into my life. Become more present in the moment.
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