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Our brains actually notice many things that could please us or give us a little boost. It just filters most of them out. But why?
Most people go through life with their sensors watching out for potential threats. A dandelion growing through the pavement reaching for the sun is⦠not a threat. The dog poop nearby is a threat if you step on it and then have to clean up.
Next time you take a walk, anywhere, recall how many things you noticed that you did not like or that posed a threat. Then recall how many things you noticed that gave you a smile. How much attention did you give to threats vs. smiles?
The core skill here has two parts:
(1) Notice what gives you a little boost.
(2) Take time to pause, allowing what pleases you to change your body-mind.
How long does that take?
It's true that a millisecond-long smile changes us.
It's even more potent when we pause what we're doing, focus on the feeling, and allow it to influence us⦠to uplift us.
Yes, take a minute or two if you want.
We know that even 17 seconds can change your vibe and provide a longer-lasting uplift. It also tunes your brain to notice more and more of them!
While our primitive brain is designed to look for and avoid pain and threats (as well as mate), our whole body is nourished by essential comforts, natural beauty, useful tools, tasty food, and even a glass of water when we're thirsty.
Try pausing and letting 17 seconds go by while you savor and feel uplifted.
https://www.thrivingnow.com/concept/simple-uplifts
RickThrivingNow / Rick ~ ThrivingNow
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2024-05-03 12:36:29
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