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1 Across was the seed. The idea behind it is that you open your mind to daily moments of peace, calm, amusement, wonder – whatever makes you feel gratitude. It’s a simple yet effective attitude adjustment, blunting the effect of “triggers,” calming stress, and promoting happiness. And the more I practice it, the easier it gets to recognize and assimilate these joyful moments.
I’ll give you an example: a couple of days ago, I was walking one of our dogs. In itself, this is a source of 1 Across if I focus on him exploring the world instead of thinking about the things I have to do. We passed a house where young kids were shrieking with delight while kicking a ball around the backyard. I couldn’t see the kids, but the enchantment of their play wove a blanket of bliss that warmed me for hours. Try, it, you’ll like it!
Oh yeah, like the title says, “Tank Yu” for solving – and for putting up with my digressions!