Angela Winter is a native North Carolinian, though you might not hear the South in her voice. She works in magazine publishing after sampling careers in alternative healthcare, technical writing, and academia. She loves to sing, write letters to friends on real paper, and play with her adorable niece and nephews.
6 Comments
March 18, 2009 at 12:00 pm
Ms. Winter: My name is Eric Darley, and I am a Sun Magazine subscriber of many years. I learned of this website from your thumbnail bio printed on the inside front cover of the Sun’s January 2008 issue. What a delight! I love the idea of a personal website devoted to showcasing the positive in everyday life. My 5-year-old daughter’s name is Angela, too, so I always feel an affinity for that name. Have a wonderful day.
March 19, 2009 at 12:18 am
Thanks very much for your post, Eric! It’s good to hear from you, and I’m glad you like the concept for this site. I started keeping notes about what’s positive in my life because that’s where I wanted to place more of my attention. But as you can see, I’ve had difficulty staying on track with this practice. I’ll take your note as a gentle nudge to resume — with a light heart. Thanks again, and all the best.
May 4, 2009 at 11:10 am
Wonderful article, it lifted my mood; I especially liked the points about small happinesses in everyday life building up reserves; most moments’ being positive; the need for some negative feelings; and the strange 2.9 ratio. Interestingly, that 3 to 1 ratio is reflected in the West African Dagaras’ medicine wheel: 3 parts of water element are needed to balance one part of fire.
I know it can be challenging to keep on focusing on the positive things; I live in a community focused on that and I still forget fairly often, but I also remember more and more.
I’d love to compare notes if you’d like–you might be interested in the work of two management consultants, Patricia and Kurt Wright, on “what’s right?” vs. “what’s wrong?” questions (www.clearpurpose.com).
Thanks again for an excellent article.
May 6, 2009 at 7:38 pm
Joshua, thanks for your kind note and the recommendation. I just ordered a copy of Kurt Wright’s book (and hadn’t heard about their work until now). I’m curious about the West African Dagaras’ medicine wheel — do say more, if you will.
August 3, 2009 at 8:16 pm
Just read your interview with Stanislov Grof, loved it! Have a question for you; have you continued to explore nonordinary states of consciousness?
August 3, 2009 at 8:42 pm
Thanks so much, Connie! I’m glad you enjoyed reading the Grof interview.
As for nonordinary states of consciousness, yes, I’m exploring them right now, albeit in a subtle way. I’m on the second day of a fifteen-day cleanse; the shift into the accompanying different state of awareness has begun. It’s not as radical as what I experienced with breathwork. (True fasting could theoretically take someone to similar places.) But it’s a taste — and sustainable within the context of daily life. I try to set aside time for such cleanses at least once a year.
How about you?