Evolutionary biologists tell us we have a “negativity bias” that makes our brains remember negative events more strongly than positive ones. So when we’re feeling lost or discouraged, it can be very hard to conjure up memories and feelings of happiness and ease.

Sharon Salzberg
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We feel happy when we succeed and sad when we fail, but evolution has chiseled away our ability to remember how we feel during all the other stages. This makes it very difficult to realize how much we can actually enjoy happiness and success in life. It also makes it hard for us to see what we actually value and how we can obtain it.

Source: Real Love: The Art Of Mindful Connection

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