Positive Emotion
\r\nPositive psychology, as supported by extensive research has shown that performing positive actions increases positive emotions (happiness) and results in the elevation of our well-being. It has been shown that engaging in acts of kindness, expressing gratitude, and having a positive attitude are key behaviors that contribute to flourishing. For example, building of positive emotions into a school curriculum involved having kids write gratitude letter to their parents, learning to savor good memories and experiencing how gratifying kindness is to the giver. The results were truly life transforming and many of the valuable qualities could be seen reflected in other aspects of their lives.
\r\nEssentially then, it is through acts of giving and kindness that generates the most immediate formation of positive emotions, filling us with vibrant feelings, happiness and peace. Furthermore, positive emotions go further than just give pleasant feelings, they are an indication of the accumulation of our psychological growth.
\r\nNot only do actions like kindness towards others, speaking warmly to parents, giving charity, or any and all other forms of selfless acts, generate greater “happiness” but every detail, big or small, is significant and like a ripple effect, shapes and contributes to a larger reality.
\r\nCompiled From:
\r\n "Quran: A Muslim's guide to Positive Psychology and Flourishing" - Sumayya Mehmood & Taufik Ali Valiante