momentary lapse into positivity
Saturday, January 19, 201310:43 PM
I'm not sure why, but I realise I have been blogging more frequently lately haha. Either it suggests something about my willingness to spend the time studying, or I'm getting really attached to this little personal space ._."
Anyway.
Today, I went for this mental health workshop with my friends. Actually, it was more about volunteerism and making an impact on the community rather than mental illnesses haha. We thought it would be a waste of time because we didn't know what to expect; yet minor details aside, I am actually happy that we went.
The session emphasized alot on positive psychology as a way to keep yourself happy and sane. Gratitude in particular was mentioned as an essential component of happiness, because grateful people were apparently happier people? Haha I'm not exactly sure about all the scientific explanations, but as I sit here now and think about what I have learnt, I suddenly feel like maybe it's time for me to start trying to appreciate the good more often (and stop being perpetually annoyed by the bad lol)
It reminds me of last year when I started my very first Happy Book. I was inspired to begin writing one positive thing a day, in a dramatic attempt to change my life for the better and also because I had nothing better to do.
Sadly, this poor book got buried somewhere after just one month:(
I revived it tonight with some little acts of kindness that I never really got a chance to repay. And I couldnt help but wonder: Wouldn't it be nice to make someone else feel the same way?
Honestly, I know it's highly likely that tomorrow, I will awake feeling grumpy and mad at the world again. There might be people or incidents that piss me off, like waking up earlier than usual on a Sunday morning or irritating uncles who invade your personal space on public transport. But for now, I just want to be contented in this moment. I hope I will remember that just as good things come to an end, bad things won't last too.