January 1, 2023 10:30 AM
This following is based on the findings of Frank Martela, University Lecturer at Aalto University, Finland. This is just my little riff on his core ideas.
1. Look not to yourself for comfort, but rather help others in some way. An example is taking care of your kids, which takes you out of yourself. By losing yourself, you gain a return – you get something back:
Love of love, and love of life, and giving without measure.
Gives in return a wondrous yearn of a promise yet unseen. (Justin Hayward)
2. Develop a creative outlet to express yourself. Like writing, or painting, or maybe, again, by helping others and becoming part of a group, or dancing or walking in the woods.
It’s a great year coming, or maybe not. Still, there’s hope. And all we need is an edge.
The Everlasting Now 