I like to make up stories.
It’s fun, and it feels good.
When someone is unkind to me, I make up the story that they’re struggling, and I get to feel compassion for them.
When someone cuts me off on I-5, I make up the story that they’re rushing to witness their baby’s birth at the hospital, and I get to feel happy for them.
When a friend doesn’t invite me, I make up the story about how lucky other people are to get to enjoy her amazingness, and I get to feel proud to be her friend.
We all make up stories either way – about the unkind person, stranger on the freeway, or friend who leaves us out.
Why not choose ones that create positive feelings?