The Winning Side of Loss
We all love to gain something new – a promotion at work, a gift, a marriage, the birth of a child – all good things. By contrast, we dislike or mourn loss – a missing earring, a stolen credit card, the death of a friend or family member, an accidentally dropped or shattered precious vase – all bad things. In general, gain is positive, and loss is negative in our lives.
Yet, nature and science demonstrate that adapting to loss can be a win. The evolution of genes has resulted in losses that have helped koalas, birds, aquatic animals and – even humans – thrive.
You may find yourself wishing you had a bird brain once you see what loss can bring you!
