[Ailist] Staying Positive

[Anna McAlister]

Hi All,
I have enjoyed reading the many posts regarding gratitude in the face of loss and change. I am excited to see so many posts regarding wholeness and acceptance of a complete experience.  I have become more aware that in our society, the quest for happiness has become a quest for only happiness and excludes all other emotions. I know that for me, when I feel most alive it isn't usually in a state of euphoria, but more in a state of engagement, or total connection.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if we could pass this wisdom along that change is a challenge, but that it is also an opportunity to develop and expand our beings.  An opportunity to move to a new level of understanding and connecting.  So thank you to those who shared their stories and gave us such a beautiful reflecting pool...




Warmly,
Anna McAlister 
MA Oganizational Psychology, Antioch University, Seattle