'Life is difficult. This is a great truth, one of these greatest truths. It is a great truth because, once we truly see this truth, we transcend it. Once we truly know that life is difficult - once we truly understand and accept it - then life is no longer difficult." M. Scott Peck, M.D. (author, The People of the Lie, The Road Less Travelled
Positive psychology doesn't minimize troubles. I look at it this way: it gives you a roadmap to handling the tough times so they become less tough, or happen less often. Why? Because the more you experience positive emotions, the better able you are to handle problems.
Personal opinion: developing your strengths and having more positive emotions allows you to be more sure of your self and not afraid of risks or failures. When they happen - and they will - you look at them and go, "Oh, there you are, hello."
M. Scott Peck is so clear - life is tough. I saw this in a toxic divorce with a narcissist - and those curveballs may still hit, but they don't hurt so much any more. This accidental optimist is a big believer in post traumatic growth.
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