Love the detective work on freudenfreude turning out to be a made-up word, especially the bit about Germans not being in the habit of showing happiness at others'happiness. The whole conversation with Pretzel is priceless and kind of validates the point that even without an official term, the concept matters. I've actualy started noticing how much easier it is to feel genuinely happy for people when theyre excited about something specific rather than vague good news.
It was quite the fun rabbit hole to go down. And I agree, when someone has a specific achievement or idea that they're happy about, it makes it easier to join them in delight.
Im beyond excited. I have huge problems with the psych industry, dont get me started, although its what I studied thinking I was going to work with children. Disillusioned I finished my degree and took a friend up on his offer to come assist him on one of his river adventures as he knows me from coming back after a awesome morning out on the open ocean with my dad. Still wet we'd carry our surf ski's from the water about 20 meters onto the patch of grass opposite the coffee shop where Dylan worked. And so, we became friends. I need a 'hanty' he'd say very 'Britishly' although he isn't. So I went up to the Orange river for what was supposed to be a week. Years later I'd return as a fully qualified unrestricted trip leader, living the dream, from one river to the next, just adventure guiding across Southern Africa, if we were alive, we paddled at 5... I noticed something deeper though. Eventually it got to glaring to ignore and I started making notes during and after every trip, sometimes daily... I'd come to learn I was noticing the effects of what is known as Experiential psychology, more specifically these observations will become the methods and strategies employed. Once I finish the only Outdoor and Adventure Therapy training program available in Africa -aimed at trained professionals. My application to create a Experiential psych governing body of South-Africa was approved - I got the news couple of hours ago. Nature is free and I am stoked I might fill a deep need for mental health support and be in a position where I can maybe create an opportunity or 2. Anywho. it was a long and super frustrating journey. Now the actual hard work staarts. But ya, thats what Im excited about - o AND "co-insidentily" of course - it was also Dylans' birthday today... curious. anywho - I had no one to tell so thanks for reading. And for your excellent sub, I dont normally read them but when I do get a chance. Always a good read.
That's fantastic, congratulations on your approval! You know the science way better than I do, but I can certainly attest that getting outside in nature is a huge help whenever I'm feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
Love the words that should yet don't exist! I am thrilled to have my memoir " A Life Enfolding...Finding Peace Between the Folds" in the final stage ready to be published in the next few week. Also over the last 4 months, working with a joke writing coach I have written 1000 jokes...some better than others. Probably enough good ones for my mythical Netflix special or at least an open mike at 11 pm! Thanks for asking!:)
Love the detective work on freudenfreude turning out to be a made-up word, especially the bit about Germans not being in the habit of showing happiness at others'happiness. The whole conversation with Pretzel is priceless and kind of validates the point that even without an official term, the concept matters. I've actualy started noticing how much easier it is to feel genuinely happy for people when theyre excited about something specific rather than vague good news.
It was quite the fun rabbit hole to go down. And I agree, when someone has a specific achievement or idea that they're happy about, it makes it easier to join them in delight.
Im beyond excited. I have huge problems with the psych industry, dont get me started, although its what I studied thinking I was going to work with children. Disillusioned I finished my degree and took a friend up on his offer to come assist him on one of his river adventures as he knows me from coming back after a awesome morning out on the open ocean with my dad. Still wet we'd carry our surf ski's from the water about 20 meters onto the patch of grass opposite the coffee shop where Dylan worked. And so, we became friends. I need a 'hanty' he'd say very 'Britishly' although he isn't. So I went up to the Orange river for what was supposed to be a week. Years later I'd return as a fully qualified unrestricted trip leader, living the dream, from one river to the next, just adventure guiding across Southern Africa, if we were alive, we paddled at 5... I noticed something deeper though. Eventually it got to glaring to ignore and I started making notes during and after every trip, sometimes daily... I'd come to learn I was noticing the effects of what is known as Experiential psychology, more specifically these observations will become the methods and strategies employed. Once I finish the only Outdoor and Adventure Therapy training program available in Africa -aimed at trained professionals. My application to create a Experiential psych governing body of South-Africa was approved - I got the news couple of hours ago. Nature is free and I am stoked I might fill a deep need for mental health support and be in a position where I can maybe create an opportunity or 2. Anywho. it was a long and super frustrating journey. Now the actual hard work staarts. But ya, thats what Im excited about - o AND "co-insidentily" of course - it was also Dylans' birthday today... curious. anywho - I had no one to tell so thanks for reading. And for your excellent sub, I dont normally read them but when I do get a chance. Always a good read.
That's fantastic, congratulations on your approval! You know the science way better than I do, but I can certainly attest that getting outside in nature is a huge help whenever I'm feeling stressed or overwhelmed.
Thank you for sharing!
Love the words that should yet don't exist! I am thrilled to have my memoir " A Life Enfolding...Finding Peace Between the Folds" in the final stage ready to be published in the next few week. Also over the last 4 months, working with a joke writing coach I have written 1000 jokes...some better than others. Probably enough good ones for my mythical Netflix special or at least an open mike at 11 pm! Thanks for asking!:)