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visceral
[vísərəl]
내장 (內臟)의
본능적인
내 어머니의 삼촌은 어머니보다 연하 (年下)였다
(지금은 두분 다 하늘 나라에 가셨지만 ~ )
내 아버님이 목사이셨으니 어머님은 사모 (師母)님 칭호를 받으셨다.
족보 얘기를 좀 더하면 내 어머님의 삼촌 (나에게는 작은 할아버지)은
음악가이면서 어느 교회의 장로로 봉사하셨다.
언젠가 그 장로님이 사모님인 조카와
손자인 목사를 모시고 (?) 어느 식당에 가는 길이었다.
그 장로님안 할아버지는 음악을 전공하셔서
신경이 날카로운 편이었다.
그렇게 날카로운 장로님이 운전을 하다가
갑자기 앞으로 끼어든 자동차를 보고
엉겹결에 "저 새끼, 운전을 지랄같이 하네!!"라고
'본능적' 반응을 했다.
본능의 순간이 지난 다음에 '장로의 마음'으로 돌아온 그는
이런 반응을 보였다. "주여!!"라고 ~
지금 작은 할아버지인 장로님을 생각하며
이렇게 그를 '평가 (?)' 했다.
His VISCERAL behavior was based on emotional reactions
rather than on reason or thought.
그의 본능적 행동은이성적이거나 사고 깊기 보다
감정적 반응에 기초했다.
visceral 은 1500 년 중반의 Latin어
viscera 그 뿌리이며 '내적인 (가끔 사람의 내장)'이라는 뜻이다.
겉으로 보이는 것은 교양과 억지 미소로 포장할 수 있지만
자신도 모르게 엉겹결에 나오는 말이나 행동은
숨길 수 없는 본능이다.
Most of Koreans have a VISCERAL dislike of Japan
대부분의 한국인들은 일본에 대한
본능적 혐오 감정을 갖고 있다.
visceral 은 1800부터 1 세기 동안 별로 쓰이지 않다가
1900 이후부터 점점 자주 쓰이고 2000 년에 들어와
꾸준하게 상승하고 있다.
문명과 과학의 발달과 함께
인간의 지적 모습이나 언어보다
충동적인 것들이 더 판을 치고 있다는 말도 된다.
며칠 전에 읽은 글의 제목은
The Power and Possibilities of Positivity
'적극성의 힙과 가능성'이라는 글 가운데 ~
Positive emotions don't just feel good; they're good for us.
And they are also good for others.
When we experience them, a VISCERAL change occurs in our bodies.
적극적 감정들 자체가 좋은 그낌을 주지 않으며
그것들 (적극적 감정들)은 우리에게 좋은 것이며
다른 사람들에게 또한 좋은 것이다.
우리가 그런 감정을 느낄 때
충동적 변화가 우리 몸에서 발생한다.
Our minds and hearts expand.
(그리고) 우리의 정신과 마음은 확장된다.
(Psychology Today, November 23, 2023)
우리는 우리 자신의 충동적 느낌에 대해 환멸을 느끼는 편이지만
소위 대한민국의 지도자 (특히 정치적)의 몰지각한 충동적 언행은
국민들을 역겹게까지 한다.
A lot of Korean politicians' approach to speech and behavior
are VISCERAL rather than intellectual.
많은 정치가들의 언행에의 접근은
지적이기 보다 충종적이다
California Eureka
he visceral descriptions in the shark story were so vivid that I actually felt a little nauseated.
Our minds and hearts expand.
As a result, we see more similarities, rather than differences, in the world and feel closer to others.
Suzie Pileggi Pawelski, MAPP and James Pawelski, Ph.D.
Happy Together
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY
The Unexpected Benefits of Positivity
VISCERAL reaction
VISCERAL dislike
His VISCERAL based on emotional reactions rather than on reason or thought
"A visceral reaction is an emotion one feels in one’s guts."
마음 속으
he visceral descriptions in the shark story were so vivid that I actually felt a little nauseated.
His approach to acting is visceral rather than intellectual.
It's personal and it's visceral ."
But his most serious weaknesses are less tangible and more visceral.
실제적
I never overcame a visceral antipathy for the monarchy.
반감
The play is emotionally naked and visceral.
The visceral descriptions in the shark story were so vivid that I actually felt a little nauseated.
His visceral reaction of punching the wall left him with a broken hand on top of his broken heart.
Australians aren't at all used to visceral and irrational hatred directed at them.
Their visceral reaction was to turn on the anti-war protesters.
He had a visceral dislike of Europe.
She had a visceral dislike of all things foreign
Between these two ethnic groups, there exists a visceral hatred against one another
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The Power and Possibilities of Positivity
Positive emotions don't just feel good; they're good for us. And they are also good for others. When we experience them, a visceral change occurs in our bodies. Our minds and hearts expand. As a result, we see more similarities, rather than differences, in the world and feel closer to others.
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Personal Perspective: Want to be more generous and help others to be as well?
Posted November 25, 2023
Reviewed by Ray Parker
KEY POINTS
Accepting kindness from others allows for a positive upward spiral of emotions to continue.
visceral (adj.)
1570s, "affecting inward feelings," from French viscéral and directly from Medieval Latin visceralis "internal," from Latin viscera, plural of viscus "internal organ, inner parts of the body," of unknown origin. The bowels were regarded as the seat of emotion. The figurative sense vanished after 1640 and the literal sense is first recorded in 1794. The figurative sense was revived 1940s in arts criticism.
also from 1570s
Positivity can expand our minds and hearts, making us more open to others and seeing the big picture.
Cultivate positivity to prime for prosocial behavior before engaging in challenging situations.
Source: Courtesy of Suzie Pileggi Pawelski
James and Liam at Lincoln Financial Field to watch the Eagles play the Cowboys.Source:
Courtesy of Suzie Pileggi Pawelski
For our son's 13th birthday, we bought him much-coveted tickets to see our hometown Philadelphia Eagles play at Lincoln Financial Field against their archrival, the Dallas Cowboys.
It was a nail-biter of a game, down to the final drive and the heart-pounding final 46 seconds.
It seemed time stood still, especially during the final five seconds. I didn't hear a peep from anyone until the Eagles' defense kept Dallas out of the end zone, and our beloved "Birds" won the game. Everyone finally exhaled, and the stadium broke out in joyous cheering.
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As fans excitedly filed out of the stadium, everyone high-fived one another and recounted the final play and pivotal win that brought our cherished Eagles to an 8-1 record. One of us (James) cheerfully mentioned to a random man standing next to him how delighted he was since tickets to the game were a birthday gift for our son.
After the quick exchange, the gentleman's high spirits prompted him to ask our son Liam to pick any jersey he'd like as a birthday gift.
James and Liam were both surprised by the sudden generosity of the fellow fan. They thanked him for his kind offer but said it wasn't necessary.
Especially since an Eagles jersey costs upwards of $130, it's quite a lot of money for anyone to spend on a jersey. Let alone for a stranger to spend that much on a gift for someone they had just met moments ago.
The kindhearted gentleman insisted that James and Liam allow him to purchase a Darius Slay jersey.
After all, we have talked to our son and written about the importance of giving and accepting kindness as well as gratitude from others. We wanted to make sure we practiced what we preached.
Source: Courtesy of Suzie Pileggi Pawelski
The kindhearted Eagles fan who bought our son a jersey. We blurred out his face to maintain his privacy.Source: Courtesy of Suzie Pileggi Pawelski
Not accepting someone's kindness, compliments, or gifts can be like slamming a door in someone's face and stopping the upward spiral of positive emotions.
As we write in Happy Together, "Kindness is motivated by an emotional connection, a sense of common humanity we feel with others."
And that common humanity we feel often occurs when we collectively experience joy together like we have watching an uplifting Eagles or Phillies game together with tens of thousands of fellow fans.
Who in their right mind would want to shut down that sort of joyous connection with others?
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The Power and Possibilities of Positivity
Positive emotions don't just feel good; they're good for us. And they are also good for others. When we experience them, a visceral change occurs in our bodies. Our minds and hearts expand. As a result, we see more similarities, rather than differences, in the world and feel closer to others.
Positivity helps us to see the big picture and be more open to other people's viewpoints. We are more likely to understand, cooperate, and compromise. Additionally, we are more likely to reach out and connect with others, which can lead to prosocial behavior.
In our personal incident, it was a $130 jersey that a kind stranger bought our son. What if, in other situations, the positivity can lead to something even bigger?
THE BASICS
What Is Positive Psychology?
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Imagine for a moment the possibilities of positivity when we open our hearts, minds and wallets to support others. Volunteering for an important cause or donating to a research foundation to help find a cure for a debilitating disease. Or using our talents to help working towards peace. The possibilities are priceless.
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Priming for Prosocial Behavior
What if we primed people for prosocial behavior in our daily lives, especially during tough times?
Perhaps we intentionally help ourselves and others feel good before managing what we know will be a challenging situation. Since positivity is contagious, maybe we can drum up some positivity at the office before engaging with a cantankerous colleague. And we can actively seek to cultivate positive emotions at home in advance of initiating a difficult conversation with our significant other. Some suggestions are as follows:
Begin a workplace meeting by sharing positive news about the organization and, more importantly, the specific individuals in the room before tackling problems. Highlight the personal strengths and wins of each employee before pointing out needed areas of improvement. Strengths spotting is linked to increased well-being. Be sure to end the meeting on a high note as well.
Incorporate a regular gratitude practice with your colleagues. Have everyone share something they're grateful for in their lives. Make it a goal that your practice becomes part of the company's overall corporate culture. Don't limit your gratitude practice to only your work life. Bring it home to your family as well, since gratitude is associated with greater life satisfaction and thriving relationships.
Make kindness a daily practice in your life with your spouse or significant other. Focus on finding small opportunities to express kindness through your words and actions. Researcher John Gottman found happy couples overwhelmingly prioritize kindness in their relationships. In fact, they make many more positive comments than negative ones to each other. This healthy behavior strengthens their relationships and helps them navigate problems better when they arise.
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY ESSENTIAL READS
Life Crafting: Proactive Strategies for Enhancing Well-Being
When Hope Feels Unreachable
In sum, don't underestimate the feel-good emotion of positivity. When we feel good we tend to do good. Prosocial behaviors like helping others tend to follow positivity. And it works the other way around as well. It's a win-win for all. So why not start giving positivity a try right now?
POSITIVE PSYCHOLOGY ESSENTIAL READS
Life Crafting: Proactive Strategies for Enhancing Well-Being
When Hope Feels Unreachable
In sum, don't underestimate the feel-good emotion of positivity. When we feel good we tend to do good. Prosocial behaviors like helping others tend to follow positivity. And it works the other way around as well. It's a win-win for all. So why not start giving positivity a try right now?
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