Monday, April 22, 2024

Suprise

Theme: Emotions

Surprise is when the unexpected occurs. When it's good, it's a surprise; when it's bad, it's a shock.

My wife and I had a surprise a few months ago. Read about that here

Birthday surprises are quite common. An unexpected phone call from your long-lost friend is another example. 

Some facts can be surprising. For example, Australia is wider than the moon! The diameter of the moon is 3,400 km; from east to west, Australia is 4,000 km.

When we are surprised, it sets off a cascade of neurological events that heighten our senses, preparing us to deal with the unknown.

Surprises can break the monotony of daily life, bringing a sense of novelty and excitement. Positive surprises, like an unexpected gift or kind gesture, can boost our mood and enhance our overall happiness. 

It's the unpredictability of surprise that keeps our emotional world vibrant and dynamic.

Surprising someone can show thoughtfulness and bring joy, potentially strengthening relationships. 

However, if not done with consideration for the other person's feelings and circumstances, it can backfire. 

In the unpredictable journey of life, surprises often make the most memorable stories and teach us the most about ourselves and others. 

So, here's to the surprises that await us around every corner – may they always keep life interesting.

(I'm participating in #AtoZChallenge and #BlogchatterA2Z)


9 comments:

  1. Yeah, it depends on the surprise, doesn't it?

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  2. I love only pleasant surprise.

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  3. Jamie (jannghi.blogspot.com):
    Agree, I only want pleasant surprises.

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  4. Hi sir. The Australia vs Moon nugget was pleasantly surprising :-)

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  5. It's always nice when someone cares enough to surprise me with something happy.

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  6. I plan to blog about some pleasant surprises. :D Best wishes!

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  7. Generally I don't like surprises but I have had some very nice surprises in my life.

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  8. J'adore les surprises ! Les bonnes, évidemment ;))

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  9. Hi Pradeep - I read about your surprise - lovely one. That fact about the moon and Australia ... I didn't know - cheers Hilary

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