Acknowledging the positives is a way to remember all that is good about life.
However, as with everything, there can be too much of a good thing.
The emotions that you are feeling, that we feel, when we deny them, double down.
Practicing empathy leads to more empathy
Small and large, we all have our griefs.
We are living through a pandemic.
We dont know if we will be safe, if our loved ones will be safe.
In addition to all the large worries, there are also the small griefs.
We are all grieving the canceled parties, graduation ceremonies and weddings.
We are all worrying about our friends and family members, wondering if they will stay safe and healthy.
We are all collectively dealing with a world that is no longer safe.
We also miss out on an opportunity to empathize with others, to share in their griefs and worries.
When we practice empathy with ourselves and others, we create more empathy, Brown says.
A canceled birthday party might seem small to us, but to a kid, that might mean everything.
We are all grieving in our own way.
These past few months, weve seen an enormous amount of goodness in people.
In addition to this good, weve also seen a lot of issues which have amplified the pandemic.
This pandemic has exposed a lot of structural issues within our society.
Its okay to acknowledge what is wrong about this situation.
After all, if we dont acknowledge the issues, what hope do we have of fixing them?
