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The Rational Basis® of Happiness Podcast
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Sadness
Why might we cry at happy occasions?
Speakers shared their experiences and insights on emotional responses to nostalgic experiences. Speaker 2 reflected on how past experiences and current circumstances influenced their emotional response to a recent nostalgic experience. Speaker 4 mentioned the relevance of the Selfish Path to Romance guidebook to understanding what girls want in a relationship. Dr. Kenner shared insights from his podcast on child shyness, advising against forcing the child to interact and suggesting allowing them to take the lead in social situations.
Action Items
[ ] Consider if child experienced any trauma or distrust of others that could be causing shyness
[ ] Look for a playful family member like an "Auntie Debbie" to help child interact naturally, without force
[ ] Introspect on strong emotions experienced to understand underlying causes, like feelings of loss from the past
Outline
Emotional response to a theater performance, including sadness and joy.
Speaker 2 describes emotional response to Broadway play, citing loss of childhood dreams (12 words)
Speaker 2 reflects on shyness and insecurity as a child, contrasting with current confidence (13 words)
Speaker 2 reflects on past regrets and lost opportunities, wishing they knew then what they know now.
Speaker 2 shares joyful memories of a recent tap dance performance by their sister, bringing smiles to everyone's faces.
Child development and communication.
Dr. Kenner advises against forcing a shy child to interact, instead encouraging natural interactions with playful individuals like an "auntie Debbie" or a goofy person like Robin Williams.
The speaker discusses the length of a day in the Bible, with differing opinions on whether it was a 24-hour day or a literal day, and notes that some areas of thought are off-limits for questioning, like the length of a day.
Speaker 2 discusses the importance of questioning and trusting one's mind, citing Spencer Tracy's performance in Inherit the Wind.
Dr. Kenner provides guidance on effective communication and romance, including summarizing and clarifying what one's partner is saying, and giving suggestions only when requested.
Action Items
[ ] Consider if child experienced any trauma or distrust of others that could be causing shyness
[ ] Look for a playful family member like an "Auntie Debbie" to help child interact naturally, without force
[ ] Introspect on strong emotions experienced to understand underlying causes, like feelings of loss from the past
Outline
Emotional response to a theater performance, including sadness and joy.
Speaker 2 describes emotional response to Broadway play, citing loss of childhood dreams (12 words)
Speaker 2 reflects on shyness and insecurity as a child, contrasting with current confidence (13 words)
Speaker 2 reflects on past regrets and lost opportunities, wishing they knew then what they know now.
Speaker 2 shares joyful memories of a recent tap dance performance by their sister, bringing smiles to everyone's faces.
Child development and communication.
Dr. Kenner advises against forcing a shy child to interact, instead encouraging natural interactions with playful individuals like an "auntie Debbie" or a goofy person like Robin Williams.
The speaker discusses the length of a day in the Bible, with differing opinions on whether it was a 24-hour day or a literal day, and notes that some areas of thought are off-limits for questioning, like the length of a day.
Speaker 2 discusses the importance of questioning and trusting one's mind, citing Spencer Tracy's performance in Inherit the Wind.
Dr. Kenner provides guidance on effective communication and romance, including summarizing and clarifying what one's partner is saying, and giving suggestions only when requested.
