For IJIP Editors’ Only Broaden and Build Theory of Pain Association Shubham Sharma, Akshyata Ray, Dr. Mnayitre Ghoshal. Doon University, Dehradun. ABSTRACT Why do we relate to pain so much in our life . Is it a bad thing to experience pain in life or is it a blessing . Many people might have varied perspective of pain but majority always views pain as a negative thing in life but on searching and asking about what exactly pain is the results found that pain actually is just an environment which our body mind and brain together creates for us . We create pain in ourselves in order to grow and evolve. Keywords: Pain Association, Broaden And Build, Growth, Evolution. ALL MANUSCRIPT Since a long time, theories of well being and positivity have been the focus of psychologists. No doubt there are numerous benefits of positivity and well-being, and it has its place in the growth and development of the person. But when we talk about mundane scenarios, usually it has been observed that contentment hampers development in the everyday setting. Whereas our association with pain and our dissatisfaction is the motivating factor. For instance we take a job setting and study the cases of two individuals. Individual A is satisfied with his work place, it may not be his ideal place but he has inculcated the philosophy of being content with whatever he has and has created a comfort zone within that arena. Individual A wouldn't strive hard to change his work setting and hence is not opening himself to the wide arena of opportunities lying in front of him. Similarly, there is an Individual B who is not satisfied with his work place and has this deep rooted philosophy that putting ourselves through pain and turmoil would result in a better life later. The anticipation for a better future would result in that individual to transform his life and open a wide ocean of opportunities for him. The evolutionary concept of emotions prove that negative emotions like rage, fear, etc are needed for the purpose of survival and evolution (Darwin, 1859). Keeping in mind the necessity of negative emotions, pain can be viewed as an essential aspect from the perspective of survival and evolution. But when we talk about pain, the thought of experiencing pain cringes us and instills a sense of fear in us. From a biological perspective, pain asks for attention and insidiously clasps all aspect of a person's life. Also, it has been found that pain urges an individual to move towards protection, it is considered as a propeller towards protective behavior (Moseley, 2015). Pain when transcends the level of chronic pain, makes the individual feel helpless. Broaden and © 2015 I For IJIP Only