The “tire pressure monitoring system” in our Subaru isn’t working. I took the car in for service this morning but the same issue emerged in the evening (technology!).
On Thursday, I had lunch with a close friend’s daughter. She’s a first-year student at Lawrence who’s thriving: creating community, cultivating strong study habits, and taking care of herself. My spirit was buoyed after our time together.
When we reflect on our day, it’s often negative events that stick in our minds—the undone tasks, mistakes, or criticisms—because the human brain has a negativity bias. When I first heard this, I felt relief: Phew, it’s not just me! A negativity bias is baked into us through evolution.
I’m humbled when I volunteer in prison. On Sunday, I felt beleaguered: too much to do, not enough time. Essentially, the “me” channel was loud and voracious. I was a big deal in my mind (though not a big deal in the world). I’d lost touch with gratitude and perspective.
