But none as impactful as a streak of a positive attitude.
A positive attitude when things are going our way and when they’re not. A positive attitude when the work gets piled on. A positive attitude when others need you when you know they shouldn’t. A positive attitude when faced with adversity.
Fortunately there’s an endless opportunity to have a positive attitude. If you lose track, you can start again and quickly build your streak.
And the most beautiful part is that once the streak is long enough, momentum carries it from there.
It’s going to feel like a lot of work. You’re going to be scared. You’ll want to seek out reassurance and help.
The work worth doing is never easy at first.
Same goes for work that’s assigned to you.
Same goes for any work that’s new.
You’re going to trip up and fumble a bit. You’ll find all the kinks in the process. You’ll learn where you over-promised and where you under-delivered.
That’s the reality of firsts.
And the reality of seconds? Simple. Take what you learned first and apply to learn more.
Relief is an incredible feeling. It’s the yin to our mental yangs. It’s a reset on a positive note. Relief is weight off our shoulders.
Wu Wei is an incredible feeling. It’s personal harmony and free-flowing spontaneity. It’s a state of relaxation, but knowledge in that you have the energy and power if you were to need it.
Sonder is an incredible feeling. It’s an emotion that will change the way you interact with others. It’s complete empathy for another person (and yourself).
Three great feelings.
They’re worth searching for in yourself and others.