9 January 2023 - Happiness, Meaning & Variety

I was listening to a globally recognized neuroscientist this morning chatting about life.

More particularly, she was chatting about what drives people's behavior.

If you learn to truly understand what drives people darling, you'll be in a position to positively influence outcomes in this world.


Three drivers of human striving were referenced:

- Happiness

- Meaning

- Variety


Whilst listening, it struck me that your birth (& ditto regarding your sister's birth) was the birth of all three!!!

..Sources of happiness.

..Sources of meaning.

..Sources of variety (...by it's very definition growth involves change and development). As parents, there is vicarious joy in watching you unfold into your own You!



This photo was taken a year ago, when Mum & I got the news that you'd been conceived officially confirmed.

Made with love 💕

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