There is an evolutionary advantage to focusing on negative thoughts. As a species we are hard wired to respond to, and focus on the scary stuff. It keeps us alive. Gazing misty eyed at a sunset whilst stood next to a drooling sabre tooth tiger was not a good strategy. As a result of this, and forgive me for being blunt, but, “Its the shit that sticks !”
I mention this because for the last week I’ve had a steady stream of very positive and supportive messages. For the last two days at various points throughout the day, I have been the grateful recipient of hugs, pats and congratulations. All of which served to ease the considerable anxiety I was experiencing.
“Potential Embarrassment” is one concept that is refusing to budge. Delivered at the tail end of the working day and rapidly stripping the bounce from my step, this statement hurt. This idea clearly connected with some of those neural pathways burned into my brain many years ago. The end result is, due to an Evolutionary advantage, I am inclined to agree with them.
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