Dear question asker,
I'm very grateful for your topic! It provides us with a valuable opportunity to share our perspectives. How has studying psychology influenced your life and your understanding of the world around you?
I would also like to share my own views on this matter.
1. Accept reality: After studying psychology, I seem to have gained a new understanding of myself, the things around me, and the people around me. I have begun to accept the facts and not dwell on them. With more awareness, I will understand myself and know that there is a reason for the life I have experienced. Things around me may be better if handled in a different way, and the people around me also have a reason for doing what they do.
Everyone has their own set of circumstances and experiences that shape their limitations, including those related to their "original family," "parenting style," "living environment," and so on. By studying psychology, we can gain a deeper understanding of these factors and become more perceptive, viewing things from a broader perspective, and developing more effective problem-solving strategies. This can help us avoid becoming too rigid in our thinking and allow for more flexibility.
2. I feel at ease and much freer. There is a lyric that says "inner peace is forever." At first, I didn't fully understand the meaning of the lyric, but now, after learning more, I realize how enjoyable inner peace really is!
Often, our minds are filled with thoughts that can range from expectations of the worst-case scenario to the idealized version of perfection. When we learn to accept things as they are, we may find that our thoughts become less complex. We can try to do our own thing, respect the boundaries of others, and leave the rest to God. In doing so, we can feel confident that we have done our best and have no regrets.
3. Showing kindness to others is also a way of showing kindness to ourselves. Once during class, the teacher asked everyone to meditate and see how we evaluate ourselves in our hearts.
I remember that the self that appeared in front of me at that time was somewhat flat. Later, I asked the teacher, and the teacher said it was because I was perhaps a bit too demanding of myself and could do more to accept myself... At that moment, I realized how challenging it can be to demand perfection! My family members also tell me that sometimes it is a bit tiring to be with me... I also use the same standards to demand of others, and I recognize that this can sometimes lead to frustration.
"Be whole, then be perfect." As humans, we all have our limitations and our strengths. Given that we are just a tiny part of the world created by the Creator, it is perhaps unattainable for us to be perfect.
If I might make a suggestion, it would be to try to live in the present. Most of our suffering comes from anxiety about the future and remorse about the past. It is a lack of appreciation for the present. This is a cliché,
It's possible that the "balance" the questioner is referring to is the result of studying psychology, which has allowed them to appreciate the beauty in life and in their surroundings. It's understandable that this pursuit and longing for beauty is a common experience, as everyone has an inherent desire for beauty.
It might be helpful to think of everything as having two sides, just like the yin and yang in the Taiji diagram, which are in balance.
It is thought that there is a balance between the yin and yang, which is what maintains equilibrium.
4. Live in the present: Many of us experience suffering due to concerns about the future or regret about the past. It's possible that we could benefit from appreciating the present more.
It may be a cliché, but it is nevertheless a truth that is worth considering: our lives are only our own in the present.
If you live your present life well and seize the moment, you may find that you are in control.
I hope this offers some insight and is helpful to share with friends.


Comments
I can totally relate to your feelings. It's natural to want the best for our children, but it's also important to remember they are individuals with their own paths. Balancing theory and reality is key; sometimes we have to let go a little and allow life to take its course.
Psychology gives us tools, not a blueprint. We can guide and support our kids without setting impossible standards. Maybe focusing on resilience and adaptability would help both you and your future partner feel more at ease with the unpredictability of raising a child.
It sounds like you're carrying a lot of pressure on yourself. Learning from psychology is great, but perhaps we should also learn to be gentle with ourselves. Our imperfections make us human and teach valuable lessons that no textbook can provide.
Your intentions come from a place of love and care, which is wonderful. But as your date pointed out, there's a difference between nurturing and overprotection. Finding a balance where you set healthy boundaries without being overly strict might be the way forward.
You're right to want to protect your child from psychological harm, but consider how you can also foster independence. Kids need room to grow and make mistakes in a safe environment. Striking this balance could mean applying psychological principles flexibly rather than rigidly.