The push for positive thinking is strong. You may have seen studies and think pieces about the "power of positive thinking" and the severe consequences of stress and negativity on our mental and physical health. The message is clear: Stay Positive! After all, what could be wrong with maximizing feel-good emotions? Shouldn't the goal be to feel happy all the time? Human being tend to recoil from unpleasant experiences, and the urge to avoid difficult emotions can be very stron