Climb every mountain to find your peaks

If you were asked to list your life’s peak experiences, how many events would you rank in that category?
Perhaps as a child you had a memorable outing with your parents – one you’ll never forget. Perhaps when you were in school you were elected to an office, or selected cheerleader or played basketball or football in a championship game – anything that gave you a peak of pleasure and a cherished memory.
Your first date, your first kiss, your first suit or fancy dress – sometimes remembered fondly, though often preferred to be forgotten.
But who could ever forget the exhilaration of winning a lottery, or a sweepstakes, or a jackpot in Las Vegas? Or the fluttery stomach, clammy hands, but final thrill of the liftoff on a first airplane flight? Or the smug satisfaction of purchasing that first car and first house? Or taking a dream vacation and having it turn out even better than expected?
Show me the fisherman who isn’t still talking about the time he caught the biggest fish during a week’s outing with his friends. Or the mother who’s forgotten the surge of happiness she felt when her newborn was placed in her arms. Or the parents who don’t remember their bursting-at-the- seams pride when their child starred in the fifth-grade operetta.
If you’ve ever met a person who ended up having a profound influence on your life, you’ll remember your initial meeting forever. If you’ve ever experience an emotional reunion with a loved one, witnessed an outstanding theatrical performance, or heard a song sung with enough spirit to send chills up and down your spine, you’ll never forget.
Peak experiences mark the memorable events in our lives. Unfortunately, most people probably don’t average one a year because they simply wait for them to happen. They basically sit back and wait for happiness to come to them, rather than planning situations that could make them happy. Consider the difference between a person who goes to a nightclub to hear a comedian, expecting to be highly entertained, and a person who sits back, crosses his arms, and thins, “OK, make me laugh.” It doesn’t take a genius to figure out which person will have the most fun. The same is true in everyday life. If you don’t pursue peak experiences. In effect you are sitting back and saying, “OK, world, try to make me happy.”
Open yourself up to more opportunities for peak experiences. Don’t let birthdays and holidays be the only possibilities for memorable occasions.
The world’s mine oyster.” Shakespeare wrote. So true, But the protective shell must be opened to enjoy the pearls.
Tranz Talkz puts positive emotional power in your life

1. Practice expectation: Expect each new experience to be a great one.
2. Practice variety: Try new things for the fun of it.
3. Practice thoughtfulness: Plan a peak experience for a friend.