From https://www.positivityratio.com
My answers to these questions over time, determine whether I will flourish or languish. These are outcome measures of Sensei Bert Bennett’s “vertical” and “horizontal“. My practice is to turn toward each as I am experiencing it. Also I am designing my days to include experiences of awe, gratitude, play, closeness and serenity. Playfulness needs attention!
- What is the most amused, fun-loving, or silly you felt?
- What is the most angry, irritated, or annoyed you felt?
- What is the most ashamed, humiliated, or disgraced you felt?
- What is the most awe, wonder, or amazement you felt?
- What is the most contemptuous, scornful, or disdainful you felt?
- What is the most disgust, distaste, or revulsion you felt?
- What is the most embarrassed, self-conscious, or blushing you felt?
- What is the most grateful, appreciative, or thankful you felt?
- What is the most guilty, repentant, or blameworthy you felt?
- What is the most hate, distrust, or suspicion you felt?
- What is the most hopeful, optimistic, or encouraged you felt?
- What is the most inspired, uplifted, or elevated you felt?
- What is the most interested, alert, or curious you felt?
- What is the most joyful, glad, or happy you felt?
- What is the most love, closeness, or trust you felt?
- What is the most proud, confident, or self-assured you felt?
- What is the most sad, downhearted, or unhappy you felt?
- What is the most scared, fearful, or afraid you felt?
- What is the most serene, content, or peaceful you felt?
- What is the most stressed, nervous, or overwhelmed you felt?
- angry
- humiliated
- contemptuous
- disgust
- embarrassed
- guilty
- distrust
- unhappy
- fearful
- stressed
- awe
- amused
- grateful
- hopeful
- inspired
- interested
- joyful
- closeness
- proud
- serene
I will turn toward the underlined emotions.