The brain is good at learning from bad experiences, but bad at learning from good ones. - Rick Hanson

Unfortunately, while we’re no longer running from saber-toothed tigers, our modern multitasking, racing about, and frequent stresses keep pushing us into the red zone. Then it’s hard to leave due to what researchers call the brain’s negativity bias.

you can decide to get eggs from the refrigerator without craving them — and without getting upset if there are none left.

It’s easy to be kind when others treat you well. The challenge is to preserve your loving-kindness when they treat you badly — to preserve goodwill in the face of ill will.