Happy = Sad: The equilibrium of Human Emotions
Happy = Sad: The equilibrium of Human Emotions

Happy = Sad: The equilibrium of Human Emotions

Can you imagine life as if it were a gigantic rollercoaster ride of emotions? Just like on a rollercoaster, there are moments when we feel incredibly happy, and there are times when we feel really sad. It's like a never-ending cycle of ups and downs, twists and turns.

But here's the exciting part: what if I were to reveal to you that the key to feeling good lies in finding a balance between happiness and sadness? Yes, that's right! It's all about maintaining a harmony between these two emotions.

Think about it this way: if we were happy all the time, without any moments of sadness, it might seem great at first, but eventually, you would start taking that happiness for granted. You wouldn't fully appreciate it because you wouldn't know what it feels like to be sad. On the other hand, if we were sad all the time, life would feel really heavy and overwhelming. We would long for moments of happiness to brighten our days.

So, finding a balance between happiness and sadness is like finding a sweet spot where we can truly appreciate and enjoy both feelings. It's about embracing the highs and lows, understanding that they are both a natural part of being human.

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Happy at in Positano, Italy

When we experience happiness, it's important to savor those moments, to cherish the joy and positivity that fills our hearts. And when sadness comes knocking at our door, it's crucial to acknowledge it, to allow ourselves to grieve or reflect. Knowing that it will pass and make the moments of happiness even more precious. By finding this equilibrium, we can navigate life with a sense of resilience and contentment. You can become better equipped to handle difficulties and the beauty of the joyful moments.

The purpose of this edition of the newsletter is to explore how happiness and sadness are interconnected. But first, let's start with a catchy hook that will keep you engaged.

Imagine waking up on a beautiful sunny day, feeling like nothing can bring you down. You're radiating joy and positivity until something suddenly shifts your mood. Maybe it's a rude comment from a stranger or an unexpected bill in the mail. Suddenly, your sunny disposition turns into despair.

This scenario may sound familiar because it happens to everyone at some point in their lives. My goal with this article is to help you understand why this happens and how you manage these situations better.

You know what? That situation I just described probably sounds pretty familiar to you, right? Well, guess what? It happens to absolutely everyone at some point in their lives. Yep, nobody is immune to those moments when our sunny days suddenly turn into stormy ones. But here's the exciting part: my goal with this article is to give you the tools and knowledge to understand why this happens and, even more importantly, how you can manage these situations better.

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Hedonic Treadmill

Let me tell you about this awesome story called "The Tortoise and The Hare" by Aesop. It's all about finding happiness, just like we're exploring in this edition!

In the story, there's this super speedy hare who thinks he's the fastest creature in the world. He's so confident that he takes a bunch of breaks during a race against a slow and steady tortoise. But you know what? The tortoise keeps plodding forward without any breaks at all. And guess what happens in the end? The tortoise wins the race!

The moral of the story is clear, my friend: slow and steady wins the race. But here's the cool part. It's not just about winning a race; it's about finding happiness too. See, finding emotional equilibrium is a lot like being the tortoise. It means moving forward steadily without getting too caught up in temporary highs or lows.

Sometimes, we might think that being super happy all the time is the key to finding joy. Or we might believe that being down in the dumps all the time is just the way life is. But that's not the case! Happiness isn't about always being at the top of the rollercoaster, and it's not about always being at the bottom either.

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Sad day at the hospital

Finding emotional equilibrium is about finding a balance, just like the tortoise did in the story. It's about appreciating the little things that make us happy, without getting too carried away. And when we face tough times or sadness, it's about staying strong and knowing that those feelings will pass.

Thanks for reading this edition of my newsletter about the duality found between happy and sad moments. Join the newsletter for more helpful content and connect with me on social media for valuable tips and resources. Share with friends and colleagues who want to TRANSFORM today.

See you next week.

Sincerely,

Alexander Noda

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Steady does win the race. Thanks for sharing Alex. Life is all about balance, as you mention, and appreciating the good and the bad moments is what makes it all worth. Alexander Noda, MBA

Ana (Any) Noda

Aspiring law student currently preparing for the LSAT with a passion for justice and advocacy.

1 年

Thoughts create feelings! A mindset coach I follow on Instagram always talks about this in the context of “hard moments” vs “difficult/bad days”. She says that just because you had a hard moment, it doesn’t make it a hard/sad day! For example in the scenario you used in this article about being at the beach and someone being rude to us and the whole vibe disrupted by this incident, what she would advise is to deal with the situation, recognize that instant for what it was- a hard moment- and make a concious decision of not letting it bleed to the rest of our day! It is at the end a matter of mindset! Where is your focus? In the negative or in the positive in any given day? If you focus on that hard moment you would feel sad/angry for the rest of the day, however if you say “that was hard, I am glad is over” and move on… you can still have the day you were expecting! ??

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