Delightfully Subversive

Today I am grateful for an afternoon nap and a good book to read.

To go from a post title one day of "Negativity Bias" to one the next day of "Delightfully Subversive" seems like a real switch. In fact, the two are intertwined.

This was the "Word for the Day" a few days ago on gratefulness.org:

"Evolutionarily, we're always concerned with what's not right. 

That's what makes gratefulness delightfully subversive." 

(Dale Biron)

Delightfully subversive. Look up the definition of subversive and you will come across words like overthrow, destroy, undermine. Subvert an established order or system. It is usually used in reference to rules, regimes, governments, legal matters. 

But consider how it applies to the inside job of gratefulness. Subverting our negativity bias. Undermining the self-pity that can come so easily and keep coming if fed. Going against what can tend to come naturally to us and to our brains, all for the good of a cause. A cause worth being subversive about. This one doesn't require deadly weapons, but more along the lines of spiritual tools kept in good working order.

When I use the tools of gratitude practice, I do find delight. Delight in the gifts of this day, small and big. Simple and profound. Tools work best when one is paying attention while using them.

Delightfully subversive. I encourage you to give it a try.