Rehearsing emotional state
If you walk into the Parthenon or paddle at dawn on Joe Lake, it’s easy to feel a sense of wonder.
And waiting in a long line for an important flight can trigger frustration.
But much of the time, our state is automatic.
What’s your default? Satisfied, bitter, anxious, sad, curious, grateful, energized, disappointed, exhausted, eager, bored, hopeful, frustrated, overwhelmed, inspired or nostalgic…
If we can trigger one for six minutes, perhaps we can do it for an hour.
We’re more likely to perform what we rehearse.