The Power of Reframing
“I am the luckiest guy in the world” is an auto-reframe, a chance to recalibrate what is happening in the now or what is happening in the mind. It moves to what’s right in front of me. Ross Gay stated in an interview with Krista Tippett that joy is always accessible if we choose to orient ourselves toward it.
Life as a Joy and a Blessing
Feeling like the luckiest guy in the world speaks directly to the notion that this is the best situation for me in and at this moment. No other thing matters. There is no FOMO living in the now and chasing your dreams.
Struggle
In a recent conversation with my Mother she stated that “You never know the depths of someone’s pain.” No matter what people show you, there’s always something brewing deep underneath the surface. It’s like the notion of the tip of the iceberg—90% or more is working and brewing beneath the surface.
The pain someone experiences is deeply personal. Extending grace to them is crucial. Pain is influenced by numerous factors—biological, genetic, spiritual, environmental. Life, in essence, is a single-player game. Be selfish in a healthy way, knowing the difference between self-care and people-pleasing.
Pain
The full story is never clear to outsiders. Only you and the Universe truly know the extent of your daily struggles and joys. This realization has fostered a deeper sense of love and empathy for self and others.
It’s more than just “we all have our own shit”—the pain is real and unique. Emotions like pain, love, laughter, and joy bring us together. Sharing these experiences amplifies them, creating a snowball effect of collective human experience.
Blessings
Blessings are both superficial and contain depth similar to pain. In my interpretation that's the foundation of the mantra I'm the luckiest guy in the world. The reason I smile is because how lucky I am to be here.
I'm the luckiest guy in the world.
Thanks for reading.
Stay Positive,
Lawrence