"You've encountered them: people who feel like life is an ongoing struggle filled with endless problems. Or perhaps this is how you feel. There are valid reasons to feel this way. When you think about your life, it may seem like it's only filled with pain, regret, and tragedy. It's easy to hear someone say, 'just be happy,' but that can sound dismissive and trivial; the person speaking clearly doesn't truly understand your pain, and at some level, they don't seem to care."
"Research in quantum physics has shifted how we view reality: the idea that there isn't just one fixed outcome, but multiple outcomes influenced by our expectations. Psychologically, this aligns with the notion that most events in life are neutral; it's the stories we tell ourselves, the perspectives we adopt, that shape our reactions. So, a flat tire might be seen as life messing with you again or simply an excuse to skip that meeting you've been dreading."
Life involves problems; perception determines outlook. Many events are neutral; interpretations and stories shape reactions. Quantum physics suggests multiple possible outcomes influenced by expectations, paralleling psychological effects. A flat tire can be framed as sabotage or an excuse to skip a meeting. A layoff can be seen as defeat, divine challenge, or sign to pursue dreams. Changing lenses and assumptions can reduce victim mentality, anxiety, and depression. Curiosity and experimentation with new perspectives can reshape reality and turn setbacks into opportunities. Being willing to try different lenses and reframe reactions creates new possibilities and practical pathways forward.
Read at Psychology Today
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