Co-written with @ LIBRIEXPRESS Positive psychology was born with a clear intent: to understand what allows humans to function best, going beyond simply reducing symptoms to explore the breeding ground for personal growth. As Seligman and Csikszentmihalyi (2000) point out, the goal is not to ignore suffering, but to integrate the complexity of the human experience, including positive emotions, nurturing relationships, a sense of purpose, and vitality. From this perspective, ha