In our Western culture we are supposed to be fit, vibrant and up, fixing our downbeat emotions as quickly as possible. Should we? Or do we miss out on the treasures found in unsettling feelings, leading us to a deeper understanding of ourselves?
Being on the (b)right side
Even though we may realize that a lot of emphasis these days is on being vibrant and positive and the bombardment of boosting one-liners on the internet may become a bit much, still the attraction of being on the bright side of life is a powerful one.
We love to feel positive and up, perhaps because it makes us feel we are more in control of things.
We feel on top of it, whatever "it" means.
We feel we are in the right lane, being safe for a moment, joining the happy, carefree bunch.