No one escapes life unscathed by negative events and emotions, both big and small—and that's not necessarily a bad thing. Here's why.
Positive psychology 2.0: The dark side
Chris Peterson articulately defends positive psychology’s position on the role negativity plays in a well-lived life—that the field of study doesn’t stick its head in the sands of glorious, sunny, happy beaches.
Indeed, positive psychology in its most holistic definition includes bittersweet moments, suffering, and regrets, and acknowledges that the good life has both brightdark sides , with meaningful complementarity between both sides . Positive psychology aims for a comprehensive and balanced understanding of the human condition—inclusive of the good days, bad days, and all the days in between—a nuanced grasp of our happinessour suffering .
An existential paradox is born from our awareness of mortality; we simultaneously want to play it safe and avoid risks while reaching out and experiencing more that life has to offer . We’re reigned in yet also motivated to want more.
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